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Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to meet Kristalina Georgieva in Washington on September 15, as the new $2.2 billion program remains subject to IMF approval and several financial conditions.
The Zambian president has retained Situmbeko Musokotwane as head of Finance and National Planning as Lusaka seeks to finalize a new program with the IMF before the end of 2026.
The Franco-Italian space group has signed a contract with the public company NIGCOMSAT to build a nearly four-ton geostationary satellite intended to cover West, Central, and Southern Africa.
Zambian star Barbra Banda has signed a new deal with Orlando Pride through the end of the 2029 season. The 26-year-old forward has just increased her club record to 16 goals in a single NWSL season.
The Ivorian artist presented a nine-track debut album in Cocody, blending French and Wê. This deeply personal project intertwines resilience, faith, and cultural heritage.
A few days after leaving Ludogorets, Olivier Verdon has already found a new destination. The Beninese central defender has officially signed with Maccabi Netanya, where he has signed a two-year contract with an additional year option. Olivier Verdon did not wait long to relaunch his career. Free since the end of his adventure with Ludogorets, […]
At 31 years old, Seko Fofana announced this Monday his decision to end his adventure with the Ivorian national team. African champion in 2023 at home, the midfielder leaves the Elephants with a major continental title and strong memories. A page turns for Seko Fofana. The Porto midfielder has announced his international retirement, bringing an […]
Starting for the first time with Real Madrid during the comprehensive victory against Rayo Vallecano, Yan Diomande received praise from José Mourinho. However, the Madrid coach believes that the young Ivorian winger still needs to improve his tactical understanding of the game. Yan Diomande has reached a new milestone with Real Madrid. Arriving this summer […]
Kigali will provide the Shyorongi exploration concession and a processing license to Almonty Rwanda, which will retain 75% of the capital.
The Kenyan government plans to launch in November the first phase of a 612 km corridor around Lake Victoria, aimed at connecting five counties in the western part of the country.
The IPO of Dangote refinery aims to raise approximately 2.15 trillion naira. Beyond the amount, the operation tests the ability of African markets to locally finance large industrial assets.
The funding shortfall forces the United Nations agency to concentrate its assistance on 5 million of the most vulnerable Sudanese, of whom about 4 million are currently reached.
Nigeria is auctioning 1,000 billion naira in federal bonds today, divided between a new ten-year bond and a reopened 2038 bond.
The Governor of Borno claims that Northern leaders have agreed to support Bola Tinubu in 2027 as part of a political agreement that anticipates a return of presidential power to the North after his second term.
Ivorian comedian and host Prissy la Dégameuse will headline “C’est dosé” starting Monday, September 14, 2026, as part of Canal+ Côte d’Ivoire’s new entertainment lineup.
The 12 commissions announced in early September remain stalled by the judiciary. The Office of the Speaker confirms they will not proceed while the judicial review is ongoing, following a meeting between the heads of the executive and legislative branches.
Following the withdrawal of the PDP’s petition, two challenges remain before the Ekiti electoral tribunal, which has scheduled their hearings to begin on September 14.
The Ethiopian club dominated Aiglons FC N’Djamena 3-0 in the return leg on Sunday, September 13, after a 0-0 draw in the first leg. Sidaama Buna will face Al-Hilal Omdurman in the second preliminary round.
Hussein Ali Mwinyi has appointed a joint committee of ten members, five from CCM and five from ACT Wazalendo, to implement the July 9 agreement and revive the formation of a national unity government.
Benin secured the junior gold in +76 kg with Ihsane Adjanonhoun at the African Karate Championships in Algiers. Martial Kpadonou added a silver medal in the senior category.
Durban City secured a 2-1 victory on Sunday in Bujumbura against Rukinzo. Having already won 1-0 in the first leg, the South African club advances to the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.
After losing 1-0 in the first leg in Nigeria, CS Sfaxien reversed the trend on Sunday in Tunisia, dominating Shooting Stars 2-0. The Tunisian club advances to the second preliminary round with a 2-1 aggregate score.
From September 16 to 19, the Moi County Referral Hospital in Voi will offer specialized and free care for obstetric fistulas and certain perineal injuries related to childbirth.
Lagos State estimates that approximately 6,000 billion naira per year is needed to address a deficit of 3.4 million housing units. The government aims to rely more on structured partnerships with the private sector.
