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The CSSPS 2026 in Ghana has already placed 527,932 candidates, representing 87.3% of eligible students. The system now includes an online admission and registration process to reduce travel to schools.
The price of gasoline in Iran is increasing from 8 September for motorists exceeding 110 liters per month: the additional liter rises from 50,000 to 100,000 rials, while the two subsidized quotas remain unchanged.
The IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution on Wednesday in Vienna referring Iran to the UN Security Council for failing to comply with its nuclear safeguards obligations.
Uganda has announced its withdrawal from the Invictus Games, barely two months after joining the movement founded by Prince Harry. The head of the army, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, says he wants to avoid any initiative that could be perceived as contrary to King Charles III.
As social media buzzes with speculation about a possible reconciliation between Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko, the actress’s mother has sought to clarify the situation. Rita Daniels states that her daughter went to her ex-husband’s home following an invitation related to their children. Rumors of a reconciliation between Nollywood actress Regina Daniels and Senator Ned […]
Ivorian singer Geneviève Brou is preparing for the 10th edition of the International Gathering of Worshippers, set for November 22, 2026, at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan. The organizers hope to gather 25,000 attendees.
The 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery project led by Aliko Dangote in Lamu is set to begin construction on September 30. However, access to crude oil, financing, port infrastructure, and environmental constraints remain major challenges ahead of a targeted commissioning around 2030.
With “Adjapiano – Down with the Jealous”, released on September 1, Joseph de Lapoche is making his mark in the conversations of Beninese showbiz. His team claims over 50,000 views in less than 48 hours.
Kenyan President William Ruto promulgated on Tuesday, September 8, in Nairobi four texts concerning the management of public finances, air royalties, demographic planning, and the administration of trusts. The package aims notably to strengthen the monitoring of public funds and to provide a legal foundation for the National Council for Population and Development.
Ghanaian musician Eugene Baah, known as Choirmaster, shared new footage from a shoot and explained that creating music helps him navigate the grief of his wife, actress Beverly Afaglo, who passed away in May.
Iran launched 20 ballistic missiles towards Jordan on Wednesday, 18 of which were intercepted, following American strikes against five Iranian oil tankers. Tehran claims to have targeted a base used by American forces and ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
During the meeting in Abuja, the Nigerian military command notably promised logistical support to the ECOWAS Standby Force, including an 18-seat bus.
Ghanaian rapper M.anifest celebrates the tenth anniversary of his album “Nowhere Cool” by announcing a special live experience. Tickets are set to go on sale on September 11, while the venue remains undisclosed.
The novel is authored by Mamadou Gueu Dia Jonathan and will be presented alongside Ramatoulaye’s 10th one-man show at the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan.
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union is holding a high-level ministerial seminar on the “Women, Peace and Security” agenda in Cotonou on Wednesday, September 9, as part of the Swakopmund process. Benin’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Corinne Amori Brunet, is set to open the proceedings.
Free since leaving Persepolis, Serge Aurier is reported to be in advanced discussions with FC Montigny-en-Gohelle, a team in Régional 2. The deal has not yet been finalized and remains contingent on an administrative requirement.
Wanted in the United Kingdom in the investigation into the death of his wife and two daughters, Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Johannesburg to several offenses related to weapon possession and his immigration status. An extradition procedure to the United Kingdom is also underway.
Nairobi and Kampala aim to harmonize agricultural standards, reduce trade barriers, and utilize the AfCFTA to enhance their regional exchanges.
Sidy Diop has reunited with his audience at Malika Plage in Senegal after weeks of speculation about his relationship with Soubatel. The return to the stage is documented, but a potential split with the label has not been confirmed.
A three-story building previously flagged by urban control collapsed Monday evening in Wuse, Abuja. Rescue teams continued searching through the rubble, with no official casualty report available overnight.
Content creator Carter Efe will face rapper Speed Darlington on October 1, 2026, in Lagos in “Chaos in the Ring,” a celebrity boxing match announced by Balmoral Promotions.
From September 18 to 20, 2026, Benin is participating in the World Wellness Weekend with free activities focused on movement, relaxation, and well-being. Here is how to take advantage of it.
Ghana plans a port at Mpakadan to transfer part of the freight from Tema to Lake Volta, then to Buipe and the road corridors heading north to the country, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
Burkina Faso–China cooperation should focus more on productive equipment, technology, and training. Beijing issued more than 8,000 visas to Burkinabè in 2025.
