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The Council of Governors of Kenya announced on Tuesday, September 8, a preliminary agreement with the nurses’ union to end a national strike that has disrupted public hospitals for more than five weeks. The compromise notably includes an increase in several allowances but still needs to be formalized before work can effectively resume. In Nairobi, […]
Back from Miss World 2026, Fatima Koné was received this Tuesday, September 8, in Cocody by Dominique Ouattara. Miss Côte d’Ivoire 2025 expressed her emotion in response to the support from the First Lady.
A clarification from Sarkodie to his fans turned into a public exchange with Stonebwoy on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The dancehall star questioned the consistency of his colleague, who rejected his interpretation and insisted he never intended to target him.
Equatorial Guinean police officers pointed their weapons at migrants expelled from the United States and held in a hotel in Malabo, according to three witnesses and footage reviewed by Reuters. The incident reignites concerns over U.S. expulsions to third countries.
Six days before the start of the school year on September 14, Benin aims to increase the number of schoolchildren covered by canteens to 1.9 million. Breakfast, snack, and water: simple benchmarks for families.
Ivorian international Yan Diomandé is among the ten nominees for the 2026 Kopa Trophy, which rewards the best young player of the year. He will notably be competing against Lamine Yamal.
Moroccan midfielder Sofyan Amrabat announced on Tuesday that he would make himself unavailable for the Atlas Lions as long as Mohamed Ouahbi remains the coach. The 30-year-old player clarified that he is not retiring from international football, just weeks before Morocco’s start in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ghanaian cinema is preparing to celebrate the 70th anniversary of independence in style. Shirley Frimpong-Manso and Peter Sedufia unveiled “The 70 Slate” in Accra, a project featuring three films with several prominent figures from Ghanaian cinema.
Relatives of Rabby Slo have denied reports announcing his death. The Beninese singer is still hospitalized in the United States, where his condition remains critical following a traffic accident that occurred at the end of August.
Serge Beynaud achieves a new milestone with “Attraper pour laisser”: the track has entered the weekly YouTube Top 10 in Côte d’Ivoire, bolstered by a highly viewed music video.
Ghanaian musician Barosky has returned to Accra after several difficult weeks in Manchester. His story, which went viral on social media, prompted intervention from Ghanaian authorities.
Three days after a bus accident that left 25 dead and 14 injured on the island of Fogo, Cape Verdean authorities are assessing the safety of the road to Chã das Caldeiras. Plans for guardrails and restrictions on heavy vehicles are under consideration.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is among the nominees for the trophy awarded to the best male goalkeeper of the year 2026. This distinction recognizes his outstanding performances with his national team during the World Cup. Vozinha is among the goalkeepers shortlisted for the 2026 Male Goalkeeper of the Year award. The list of nominees, revealed […]
The Super Eagles will continue their preparations with an international match against Russia. The Nigerian team will travel to Nizhny Novgorod on October 6, a few days after their first two fixtures in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The Nigerian national team will face Russia in an international friendly match on Tuesday, October 6, at the […]
The Walô Dance Center came alive on Saturday, September 5, to the rhythm of Beninese humor for the fourth edition of the festival “One Evening to Forget.” Organized by the collective Vitrines Bénin Humour, the event offered several engagements before concluding with a Gala of Laughter led by stand-up comedians Hermano Premier and Belronde Adjaho. […]
The former president of the Republic of Benin, Patrice Talon, is expected in Ivory Coast starting Thursday, September 24, 2026. He will stay there as part of his mission as a facilitator for unity within the Celestial Christianity Church. According to an information note from the Ivory Coast diocese of the said church, the former […]
Regina Daniels’ presence at the home of her ex-husband, Ned Nwoko, has reignited speculation about a possible reconciliation of the couple, nearly a year after their separation. While the footage sparked numerous reactions in Nigeria, actor Stanley Ontop addressed the actress, while her sister insists she was simply visiting her children. Nigerian actor and activist […]
The deputies of the tenth legislature are summoned this Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Parliament headquarters in Porto-Novo for the opening of an extraordinary session. The main work will be devoted to the examination and adoption of the National Assembly’s budget for the 2027 fiscal year. The announcement of this session was made through […]
The former President of Benin, Boni Yayi, is currently in Berlin, Germany, for medical reasons, after being evacuated there on August 30th. In a statement released by his family on September 4, 2026, it was indicated that the former head of state was suffering from a herniated disc. He underwent surgery lasting approximately seven hours […]
Preparations for the start of the school year are well underway. In anticipation of the reopening of classes, a pedagogical day of reflection and consultation has been announced. As the start of the school year approaches, the Ministry of Preschool and Primary Education (MEMP) has officially announced the holding of a pedagogical day for reflection […]
The illegal business activities of a young chemistry student were halted on Thursday, September 3, 2026, by officers from the Parakou police station, 1st arrondissement. For several weeks, a suspect had been operating in the Koburu area, setting up a makeshift distillery in the back room of a house in the Albarika neighborhood. She was […]
The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) is taking a tougher stance on tax compliance. In an official statement, the institution reminds that pursuant to articles 132 point d) and 135 of the General Tax Code (CGI), individuals not listed in the taxpayer registry are required to pay an Advance on Income Tax based on profits […]
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi revealed the only regret he holds in his life and career. The 35-year-old artist wished that his mother, who passed away before she could see him perform on stage, had attended one of his concerts. Nigerian singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, known by his stage name Mr Eazi, shared that his main regret […]
A bridal shower held before a wedding escalated after an altercation involving several guests. A widely shared video on social media shows the participants fighting and pulling each other’s hair, while the exact circumstances of the dispute remain unknown. A bridal shower organized for an upcoming wedding descended into chaos after a violent altercation between […]
