Africa

Airtel Kenya Telesonic is set to be removed from the companies register by December 2026. The closure pertains to the wholesale business and does not affect XStream Fibre, the service for individuals and businesses.

Tear gas in Kinshasa and Kananga, thwarted gatherings in several cities, and around twenty arrests reported in Lubumbashi: the mobilization by the C64 coalition was disrupted on Tuesday, September 15, in the DRC.

Following operations in Ogun and Oyo, Nigeria’s drug investigation expands to Ebonyi State. The NDLEA connects the latest operation to a transnational network and the arrest of Arturo Carrera Loaiza, who was apprehended on August 19 in Lagos.

World Athletics has awarded the 2029 World Championships to Nairobi. The Kenyan capital will become the first African city to host the global event, ahead of Munich in 2031.

The memorandum signed at Gastech concerns five offshore blocks. Eni will finance geological and geophysical studies with PETROSEN, without automatically obtaining a petroleum title.

The closure of a valve on the Hamada-Zawiya pipeline has halted operations at Hamada and Tahara. The actions of the Petroleum Facilities Guard could extend to other sites.

Kinshasa formalizes a monitoring mechanism already initiated in June to accelerate projects, investments, and commitments related to the strategic partnership established with the United States.

Two U.S. personnel were slightly injured during an anti-smuggling operation in Maphiveni. Mbabane and Washington are working to establish the circumstances.

Littoral retained its crown at the national endurance walking championship in Natitingou, securing 22 medals, including 12 golds, and six trophies.

The Ghanaian singer dominates his compatriots in the mid-year Nigerian rankings, with 86.9 million streams recorded in the first half of 2026.

More than 2,000 people have arrived in northern Djibouti since the escalation of fighting on Yemen’s west coast. Authorities and the IOM are ramping up reception efforts in Obock, where more arrivals are expected.

Awarded Best Stand-Up Comedian at the AFRIMMA 2026, Real Warri Pikin has apologized after a viral incident with Timaya in Dallas.

The noose is tightening around social media activist Aimé Agbokoun. After a few days in police custody, he has just been placed under a detention order. The social media activist, Aimé Agbokoun, is no longer free to move about. Presented to the special prosecutor at the Court for the Suppression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism, […]

Mamelodi Sundowns will face Wiliete of Benguela in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. TP Mazembe-Club Africain is among the other matchups for a place in the group stage.

University transport is set to resume on September 21, 2026, in Benin, with a fare of 200 FCFA per trip. The system will utilize 63 new buses and serve 12 cities.

Less than two days after its release, the freestyle filmed in Montreal reached the 7th spot on YouTube’s trending list in Canada and continues to rank in France.

Parakou will compete for the men’s basketball title at the African University Games after a fourth victory in four matches in Cairo.

The discovery of a sixth woman’s body in two months in eastern Gauteng prompted Cyril Ramaphosa to call for a priority investigation. Authorities have yet to establish a public link between the cases.

The written tests of the regional examination for the Diploma of Higher Studies in Accounting and Financial Management (DESCOGEF) began on Monday, September 14, 2026, at PIGIER Bénin. The official launch took place in the presence of the institution’s officials and representatives of the UEMOA jury, as part of a synchronized evaluation framework at the […]

The Nigerian billionaire recounted acquiring his first private jet at 22 and a half. He now urges the wealthy to prioritize productive investments.

The WFP has received approximately $206 million this year compared to $645 million last year, while nearly 19.5 million people face acute food insecurity. The agency is already scaling back its assistance despite improved access in some areas.

The Siaya nuclear project can now reach 5,000 MW, while Kenya has approximately 3,300 MW of installed electrical capacity. This scale difference necessitates investments in the grid, financing, and regulatory framework.