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Over two days, members of the AU Peace and Security Council will focus their efforts on voluntary disarmament, small arms control, and mine clearance as part of a continental campaign extended until 2030.
The Bureau of the National Assembly confirms the opening of the ordinary session on Tuesday, September 15, at 1:00 pm, despite Augustin Kabuya’s request to postpone the ceremony to the evening due to the opposition’s planned mobilization outside the Palais du Peuple.
The Ugandan judiciary will begin reviewing 118 petitions stemming from the January 2026 general elections on Monday, September 14. One hundred seven challenge parliamentary results, while eleven concern local elections, with hearings scheduled until November 13.
Engineers from the Ghanaian armed forces have completed the clearing of 175.6 km for the future Accra-Kumasi highway. The corridor is set to be officially handed over to the government this Monday, September 14, ahead of the next steps for the project funded through a dedicated $1.7 billion account.
Ivorian singer Serge Beynaud has been named best Francophone artist of the year 2025-2026 by Kèwalé People. The award will be presented in Bamako during the 10th edition of the Kèwalé Pan African Awards, scheduled for September 11 to 13.
Following Abdoulaye Maïga’s visit to Algiers on August 24, Bamako and Algiers are continuing their diplomatic rapprochement with an official visit from the Algerian government head scheduled for this Monday.
In New Delhi, Xi Jinping proposed an open-source AI community for BRICS, a partnership among special economic zones, and a forum on service trade in 2027.
ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has asked President Bola Tinubu to explain how savings from the removal of the fuel subsidy are being used as ASUU threatens to resume a nationwide strike.
After losing 1-0 in the first leg in Algeria, the Guineans turned the tie around on Sunday in Conakry, securing their place with a 3-2 aggregate score over the two legs.
This week in London, Mowalola Ogunlesi, Kanyinsola Onalaja, and Tolu Coker, three designers connected to Nigeria, showcase their distinct styles.
Gathered in New Delhi, BRICS leaders called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Sudan and a resolution to the conflict through dialogue.
Substituted in before halftime, Beninese winger Rodolfo Aloko assisted Idan Toklomati for the 3-2 goal before Cincinnati equalized in stoppage time.
In New Delhi, Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima and Narendra Modi agreed on Sunday to deepen the strategic partnership between Abuja and New Delhi, focusing on defense, energy, and multilateral cooperation.
ASEC Mimosas secured their spot in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League by defeating ASCK 2-1 on Sunday, resulting in a 3-2 aggregate score.
The approval granted for two Equinix data centers near Cape Town Airport is under appeal. The project, estimated at around 170 MW, raises concerns about water, electricity, and the regulation of digital infrastructure.
A warning published in Kenya highlights the signs of perinatal depression. Persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue, or sleep disturbances should not be trivialized when they last or intensify.
Évariste Ndayishimiye and Narendra Modi discussed on Sunday in New Delhi the prompt holding of the fourth India-Africa Forum, postponed in May after consultations between the African Union and India.
Pyramids FC secured their spot in the second preliminary round with a 5-1 victory in Cairo after winning 2-0 in the first leg.
Kenya is expected to mobilize approximately $ 400 million through the World Bank’s emergency mechanism. The funding aims to strengthen the response to risks related to El Niño, Ebola in the region, and high energy prices.
A circular from the Minister of Economy and Finance dated 4 September 2026 mandates administrations, institutions, and other public entities to source locally for eight categories of products. The use of an imported product as a substitute is subject to prior authorization from the minister.
Ivorian gospel rapper KS Bloom is set to perform in Bangui on September 27, 2026, alongside Christafy Lamandet, marking his first concert in the Central African Republic.
Fourteen Cameroonian companies have received approvals for 120 additional products under the CEMAC preferential regime. The total now reaches 1,328 products from 91 companies.
Alassane Ouattara and Mamadi Doumbouya agreed on Sunday in Abidjan to strengthen cooperation between Ivory Coast and Guinea, particularly in the political, security, economic, and commercial sectors.
Simba SC swept aside Mighty Wanderers 6-1 on Sunday in Dar es Salaam, qualifying for the final qualifying round of the CAF Champions League with an aggregate score of 7-1.
