Africa

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.

In Bloemfontein and then in the Northern Cape, Julius Malema outlined the EFF’s municipal priorities ahead of the November 4 local elections, including the fight against corruption, water, electricity, and employment.

Kenyan police have launched an investigation following violence that erupted on Saturday in Nembure during a UDA mobilization led by Vice President Kithure Kindiki. One person is confirmed dead and six vehicles were set on fire.

INEC published the final list of 18 tickets for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election on Saturday, September 12, featuring Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi.

Ivorian influencer Maa Bio received an award at the Kewale People Awards 2026 in Bamako, where she was recognized for her influence.

South African singer Jabulile Majola released “Ipasi” on September 11, 2026, a project of 11 tracks dedicated to identity, change, and personal experiences.

The leaders of the rival legislative institutions aim to reactivate the 6+6 committee and resume finalizing the texts necessary for long-delayed national elections.

Rigathi Gachagua believes the Kenyan opposition should not select its common candidate too early against William Ruto, responding to Babu Owino’s call for expedited unification.

Scheduled for September 15, the operation involves 5,435 creators and rights holders. The total amount has more than doubled in a year.

The funeral of King Oyo concluded at the royal tombs of Karambi, where Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma performed the rite marking his accession to the throne.