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Ivorian actress and producer Odo Marie launches OMtivi and unveils “The Women We Don’t Marry,” a production focused on the prejudices surrounding marriage and the choices imposed by social scrutiny.
Bola Tinubu has ordered that regional development commissions receive their allocations on time and focus spending on infrastructure, security, education, and health.
A friendly match between Argentina and Benin is scheduled for October 6 at the Monumental. The schedule has been reported by several Argentine media outlets, while the AFA is still awaiting FIFA’s decision before making an official announcement.
Lupita Nyong’o opened the new production of ‘Pre-Existing Condition’ at the Greenwich House Theater on September 14. The Kenyan actress will hold the central role until September 26.
Launched in South Africa for Heritage Month, the collaboration features three capsules of women’s ready-to-wear and a fragrance inspired by the country’s visual heritage.
George Lwandamina has called up 27 players to begin the qualifiers against Algeria and then Togo. Gamphani Lungu returns to the squad, while Ricky Chanda receives his first call-up.
In South Africa, September is dedicated to raising awareness about albinism. This serves as a reminder of which skin changes should be promptly shown to a healthcare professional and how to better protect the skin from UV rays.
Starting September 15, Ghanaian public sector employees whose NIA identity data is invalid in the payroll system face salary suspension ahead of a new nationwide verification operation.
Toyin Abraham unveils the cast of her upcoming film ‘Bestie’ with Pete Edochie. The Nollywood veteran will play Papa Ngozi in this highly anticipated feature set for release on December 16.
Initially placed with Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, Benin will ultimately not participate in the 2026 edition. Its withdrawal shifts the competition to a single group of six teams.
On September 14, Ghana launched the Presidential Initiative PRIMER to accelerate the reduction of pregnancy and childbirth-related deaths. The program aims to coordinate health, transportation, funding, and public services to bring the country closer to its 2030 target.
John Dramani Mahama has called a security meeting for September 17 in Accra following the seizure in France of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in a container that arrived from Ghana. Authorities aim to review control measures at ports, airports, and land borders.
A new wave of attacks struck several localities in Plateau State on Sunday evening. At least 13 people have been reported killed, including passengers targeted on the road to Jos, while police continue to consolidate information.
The 32-year-old Moroccan attacking midfielder, who has been a free agent since leaving Le Havre, has signed with Al-Ittihad Tripoli and is set to experience an African league for the first time.
A joint delegation from FIFA and CAF began a series of discussions on Monday in Abuja regarding the governance crisis of the Nigerian Football Federation, whose electoral process remains suspended.
Season 2 of “V VIP” begins on September 14 on Canal+ Côte d’Ivoire. The program focuses on the daily lives of African content creators and influencers, featuring Akhram among the announced personalities.
An operational note dated September 13 instructs police commands to increase protection for schools, places of worship, and National Youth Service Corps camps in response to intelligence indicating possible coordinated attacks.
The Central Bank of Kenya is proposing additional capital buffers for institutions deemed systemic. The draft, still under consultation, could require major banking groups to retain a larger share of their profits.
After parting ways with AC Milan, Algerian midfielder Ismaël Bennacer, 28, was officially announced by Al-Gharafa on Monday. The duration of his contract has not been disclosed.
The Benin champion, eliminated on penalties by Rangers International, is included in CAF’s solidarity mechanism, which provides $100,000 for clubs eliminated during the preliminary rounds.
Ivorian actor and director Mory Major Bamba, who passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, is being honored by the cultural community. Minister Françoise Remarck praised the career of the director of Théâtre Les Ambassadeurs d’Abidjan.
The event in Dakar will mark the operational start of the 1998 World Cup champion’s tenure, with the announcement of the squad called up for matches against Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Comoros.
At 28, Mercy Kanini welcomed four girls and one boy at Thika Level Five Hospital. Prenatal examinations had indicated four babies.
The South African currency fell by approximately 1.1% against the dollar on Monday, driven by rising oil prices and a stronger dollar ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision.
