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South Africa processed 86,596 foreign nationals under expulsion and repatriation procedures between 14 June and 20 August 2026. Pretoria simultaneously claims to have intensified border and business inspections as part of its five-point migration plan.
Released at the end of 2024, Espoir 2000’s “Respectez” resurfaces in the Ivorian digital news: the track appears in 18th place in the latest available daily YouTube Côte d’Ivoire ranking.
Tehran has threatened further retaliation in the Gulf following the operation announced by the U.S. Central Command.
The Ivorian singer Ariel Sheney took part in Attécoubé in an awareness event dedicated to pediatric cancers, as part of “Golden September.”
The 2026-2027 school year is severely disrupted in Cameroon’s Northwest and Southwest, where armed separatist groups have imposed a one-week lockdown. In Bamenda, closed schools, shuttered shops, and reduced traffic contrast with a partial resumption of classes in other localities.
Gadji Celi invites the Ivorian public on 31 October 2026 to the Parc des Expositions in Abidjan for “Apothéose,” a concert announced as the finale of his 40 years of career.
Beninese clarinetist Landry Padonou took part on 30 August in Châtellerault, France, in the largest clarinet ensemble certified by Guinness World Records, with 1,381 participants.
The renewal of the ARCEP Benin Regulatory Council is underway. Candidates have until 15 September 2026 at 23h59 to submit their applications, with a minimum of ten years of professional experience required.
With “Omanh’O,” Nash reignites her musical activity ahead of her jubilee. The 25-year concert is scheduled for 20 November 2026 at the Anoumabo hall of the Palais de la Culture.
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office opens a new federal savings bond offer until 11 September, with annual rates of 14.12% for two years and 15.12% for three years.
Ivorian rapper TRK confirms his rise in local charts: “Deutsche Qualitat” holds the 7th spot on Apple Music Côte d’Ivoire this 9 September, while the album “2026 Golden Run” remains at No. 2.
The Bank of Ghana has renewed its sanctions regime against bounced checks: a third incident within one year can lead to a 20% penalty, a ban on issuing checks for at least three years, and a freeze on access to new credit for one year.
South Africa’s economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter 2026, according to Stats SA. The sharper-than-expected decline ends six consecutive quarters of growth, notably due to mining, trade, and manufacturing.
Starting January 2027, Ghana will apply a monthly fee of 7,000 dollars to channels using its digital terrestrial television platform, as part of a new cost-sharing model.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is accelerating the mapping of its subsurface around a 180 million dollar contract and aims to regain control over access to geological data, which has become a strategic asset in the global race for critical minerals.
Ghanaian singer Shatta Wale attributes the cancellation of his show planned for 4 September near KNUST to security concerns and venue capacity. No new date has been announced yet.
Data centers in South Africa are the subject of a growing debate over their consumption of water, electricity, and land. A consultation by the South African Human Rights Commission has gathered more than 250 contributions.
Ghana has joined the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM), granting local vaccine and pharmaceutical manufacturers structured access to the aggregated demand of 55 African Union member states.
On 9 September, Rema unveiled a snippet of “Oh No” and announced the single’s release for Friday 11 September 2026.
Ghana’s economy grew by 6% year-on-year in the second quarter 2026. The surge in information, communication, and technology, up by 30.9%, was the main contributor to this growth.
TotalEnergies plans to invest 10 billion dollars with its partners in Angola over the next five years. The group aims to support its offshore projects and maintain production in one of sub-Saharan Africa’s leading oil-producing countries.
Implemented on 1 September, Ivory Coast’s National Coffee-Cocoa Traceability System is facing startup difficulties. Buyers and cooperatives report problems mastering digital tools and availability of some equipment, risking delivery slowdowns.
ANPG, ExxonMobil Angola, and their partners announced on Wednesday, 9 September, a new discovery at the Vicango Este-01 well, approximately 370 km northwest of Luanda. The drilling passed through 25 meters of sandstone containing hydrocarbons in one of the country’s most productive oil blocks.
Benin has launched the national campaign for the free distribution of school kits for the 2026-2027 school year: 145,580 learners are targeted, with an investment of 752,393,674 FCFA.
