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In the 2026 school year, urban hiking brings brisk walking back into fashion. In Cotonou, this simple practice can be incorporated into daily life with a few common-sense precautions.
Fatima Koné’s journey at Miss World 2026 ended in the first round of the final in Vietnam. The Ivorian representative did not make it into the Top 40, while the Dominican Joheirry Mola won the world crown.
In a clip from Femi Babs TV that went viral on September 7, the Nollywood star spoke emotionally about his connection with Pete Edochie and the pain caused by the loss of several co-actors. The veteran responded with a simple prayer emoji.
Ivorian rapper Himra tops the Apple Music Côte d’Ivoire chart for the week of September 7, 2026, with nine tracks or collaborations among the top ten positions, according to the Soundcharts report.
Nigeria places six major stocks — Aradel Holdings, Dangote Cement, FirstHoldCo, GTCO, MTN Nigeria, and Zenith Bank — in the FTSE Frontier 50 effective September 21, 2026, marking a new phase in its return to the frontier markets universe.
After four appearances in La Liga and 83 minutes played, Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé could make his first start with Real Madrid this Tuesday in the Champions League against Inter Milan.
The 8th Ministerial Conference on Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation opened on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Seoul, with government delegations from 45 African countries and an agenda focused on artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.
A short video showing Nollywood actor Jim Iyke handing money to a car spotter from his SUV has sparked a wave of reactions in Nigeria, ranging from applause to debate over street solicitations.
Second-hand appeals for its prices and unique items. In Benin, here are six simple checks to better shop at thrift stores, especially at the PK3 market in Cotonou.
The song “What God Has Done,” dedicated by Ariel Sheney to his wife Nadiya Sabeh, marks a notable entry in the weekly YouTube chart in Côte d’Ivoire.
Ghana is preparing a consular fund dedicated to emergencies involving its nationals abroad, following 4,972 repatriations recorded since 2025. The mechanism is intended to more quickly finance evacuations and assistance in crisis situations.
Natasha Osawaru appeared on Monday in a work video accompanied by the phrase “tiger mood.” The clip comes amid ongoing speculation about her marriage to 2Baba, with no confirmation of separation from the couple.
“Forgiveness,” “Gratitude,” and “WHY LOVE” occupy the top three spots on the Apple Music Benin chart for the week of September 8.
Elow’n continues her new musical phase with “Le Bara,” a single released on September 4, 2026, alongside TRK and Widgunz, two other figures of Ivorian rap.
Davido amused his fans with a very everyday confession: his daughters want to go shopping every day. A family joke that has become widely discussed on X.
Ivorian comedian and actor Michel Gohou was honored at the inaugural edition of the Africa Next Awards at the Folies Bergère in Paris. The award was filled with emotion in a venue he associates with a defining moment in his career.
FIFA and CAF have asked the Nigerian Football Federation not to proceed with any stage of its electoral process, pending a joint review of the governance crisis shaking the NFF.
Protests broke out during the night of September 7 to 8 in Banjul and several localities in Gambia to denounce prolonged power outages. The police used tear gas to disperse some gatherings.
A short clip featuring actor Jide Awobona sparked numerous comments. Mo Bimpe responded by stating that her marriage to Lateef Adedimeji is based on trust.
A few days before the start of the school year on September 14, parents are rehearsing calm responses with their children to possible insults. The idea can help prepare a reaction, provided the exercise is not turned into a contest of retorts nor a substitute for adult intervention.
Before the National Assembly, Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô placed the Senegal Vision 2050 at the heart of his general policy statement, against a backdrop of budgetary constraints and an agreement with the IMF.
The single “Casse tes reins” by Dydy Yeman holds the top spot in the latest available daily YouTube chart in Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of Tazeboy and Himra.
British-Ghanaian producer and media personality Peace Hyde is opening a new chapter in her career: TIME Africa appointed her Global Strategic Partnerships Director on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
The zouglou duo VDA confirms the longevity of their single “AMBIANCE,” now ranked in the Top 10 most listened to on YouTube and Deezer in Côte d’Ivoire according to the latest available public data.
