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As the 2027 general elections approach, William Ruto’s UDA and Oburu Oginga’s ODM are at odds over candidate allocation. The zoning debate pits supporters of open competition against those seeking to avoid competing nominations between partners.
The Secretary General of the UDA suggested that fingerprints from deceased individuals could be used to vote for William Ruto in 2027. Several political figures are calling for the IEBC to respond.
The Central Bank of Kenya is hosting the annual meetings of the Association of African Central Banks from September 13 to 18, 2026. The week in Nairobi will feature a Technical Committee, a conference on artificial intelligence, a governors’ symposium, and the 48th Assembly.
The collaboration between Sindika, TRK, and Ameka Zrai has made its debut at number 19 on the Deezer Côte d’Ivoire chart updated on September 12, 2026.
Charles Anosike, the Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, was elected president of the ACMAD Governing Council on September 10, 2026, in Cotonou. His four-year term comes as African countries strengthen their early warning systems in response to climate risks.
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission states that these releases are the result of five months of efforts with the government. Several opposition leaders are among those released.
Ivorian rapper Didi B was among the artists announced for the AFRIMMA Music Fest held on Saturday, September 12, in Dallas. He is also nominated in the Best Male West Africa category.
As of the September 11 deadline, the MPs handling the Mkhwanazi case had not completed their review of the testimonies and documents. Their chair has approached Thoko Didiza for additional time before submitting the report.
Bola Tinubu’s campaign council is expanding its communication team ahead of the 2027 Nigerian presidential election. Ima Niboro joins a team led by Dele Alake and co-chaired by Mohammed Idris.
The Beninese and Nigerian customs administrations have launched a joint data exchange system at Sèmè-Kraké to streamline the movement of goods, enhance controls, and reduce delays at the border.
Josey is among the Ivorian headliners at the Pana Music Awards 2026. The singer has received four nominations ahead of the public voting opening this Sunday, September 13.
The Nollywood couple celebrated five years of marriage with a new outdoor ceremony in Lagos, surrounded by loved ones and film industry professionals.
John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed on Saturday in Wa that the state would not finance the completion of the National Cathedral. He also stated that the forensic audit of expenditures is complete and is with the Attorney General.
The National Dialogue Commission plans to submit recommendations from the national conference to the Ethiopian Parliament on September 20, ahead of the current legislature’s term ending.
The Ghanaian government has secured a temporary additional dock at the Tema port to expedite the unloading of clinker and reduce the extra costs affecting cement manufacturers.
Released in August, Kiff No Beat’s single “Dohi” now has an official music video. The Ivorian group is gearing up for their musical comeback ahead of their concert on November 28 at the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan.
With eleven days to go before the September 23 elections, Abdelilah Benkirane launched the PJD campaign in Rabat on Saturday, attacking the record of the coalition led by Aziz Akhannouch and its management of public resources.
The Cameroonian filmmaker’s debut feature won the Special Jury Prize in the Orizzonti section and the Lion of the Future at the Venice Film Festival’s closing ceremony.
With less than four months until the election scheduled for December 22, South Sudanese electoral authorities are ramping up preparations for enrollment in Western Equatoria, where materials have just been delivered.
In Yopougon and other popular neighborhoods of Abidjan, biama has become one of the trending dance phenomena, fueled by social media and artists like Dydy Yeman.
The Crown Prosecution Service maintains the scheduled preparation hearing on September 15 in London, without confirming rumors regarding the potential release of the Nigerian dancer.
Nigerian authorities are calling for transparent investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the two deaths that occurred on September 4 and 5 in Johannesburg and the Cape region.
The AfDB’s 2026 Country Report highlights a significant funding need and urges Antananarivo to further diversify its domestic and external resources.
The royal house of Ife held the public presentation of the twin princes on Friday, September 11, at the Ile-Oodua palace, following traditional rites.
