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Seven Ethiopian armed and opposition groups officially formed a coalition on Sunday aimed at ousting Abiy Ahmed’s government and establishing a transition amid ongoing military tensions in several regions of the country.
Traveling from Abuja with her collections, the Nigerian designer discovered that exhibiting, selling, and processing payments from one African country to another remains more complicated than simply walking the runway.
Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s first two matches in the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Taiwo Awoniyi has been called up to replace him against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.
Iran conditions any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on the fulfillment of its demands and U.S. commitments. Tehran claims to have communicated its conditions to Washington through intermediaries.
In Cameroon, Cabral Libii’s call for the appointment of a vice president sparks a strong backlash. Christian Ntimbane Bomo denounces the risk of a “backroom succession,” while Abel Elimbi Lobé contests the approach taken by the PCRN president.
As of September 20, 2026, Guinea will ban key single-use plastic packaging and items. Shopping bags, water sachets, straws, cups, and polystyrene containers are included, with controls and penalties in place.
Excluded for the manner in which it completed its submission letter, GROUP SMP SARL is to be reinstated in the evaluation of an IT contract for Weather-Benin. The ARMP ruled the rejection irregular and ordered the resumption of the bid examination.
Gabon is maintaining its ban on broiler chicken imports set for January 1, 2027, despite a U.S. challenge at the WTO. The country still faces a significant gap between local production and imported volumes.
Bola Tinubu will not attend the 81st UN General Assembly and has again delegated Kashim Shettima. Atiku Abubakar is demanding an explanation, while the Nigerian mission assures that the country will remain fully represented in New York.
Meeting in Saly, the Forum Civil calls on the Senegalese government to clarify several public finance issues, including the advance of approximately 37 billion FCFA related to ASER and the 30 billion mentioned regarding Kosmos Energy’s withdrawal from Yakaar-Teranga.
A circular from the Ministry of Economy and Finance prioritizes locally manufactured products in public procurement. Replacing a targeted local product with an imported item requires prior authorization from the minister.
Bola Tinubu’s camp estimates that the “production subsidy” promised by Atiku Abubakar could cost between 17,000 and 21,000 billion naira annually. The APC is demanding details on the funding and questioning its compatibility with the petroleum law.
Mamadi Doumbouya confirms the medical evacuation abroad of Ibrahima Kassory Fofana and Amadou Damaro Camara. The Guinean president asserts that their convictions remain fully in effect and rules out any pardon, amnesty, or arrangement.
Scheduled for December, the Pont des Styles fair aims to facilitate the exchange of artisanal skills, contemporary creativity, and economic opportunities between elders and young designers.
Iran claims to have information about the preparation of a new American or allied offensive. Its military command promises sustained strikes against U.S. bases and interests if such an attack occurs.
Declared wanted by the Ghanaian police, Barbara Asantewaa Kodua, known as Ghana Jollof, claims from the United Kingdom that the government will not be able to secure her extradition. The police accuse her of inciting violence and spreading false information.
Gabon plans to ban imports of broiler chicken starting January 1, 2027. The United States has raised concerns with Libreville at the WTO, prompting the government to seek a legal and diplomatic strategy to avoid a trade dispute.
The number of institutions authorized to open PI-SPI to the public in Benin increased from six in February to eleven in September. At the same time, only one Business API has been approved by the BCEAO, that of Ecobank.
South Lokichar is set to peak at 50,000 barrels per day, compared to 700,000 planned for the future refinery in Lamu. Even at full production, Kenyan oil would only provide a fraction of the necessary crude.
A draft decree adopted by the Council of Ministers bans the export of iboga and all its derivatives, regardless of their form. Violations will be subject to penal, forestry, and customs penalties.
Saudi air defense intercepted a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh on Saturday. The attack marks a new escalation between the Houthis and the kingdom.
Graduates who completed their studies on July 22 are still awaiting their return after several delays. Their representative is calling on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene, as the group cites six months of unpaid allowances and delays in their path to obtaining a medical license.
General Invasion, initially disqualified for listing the tender file number instead of the SIGMAP reference on its guarantee, must be reinstated in the contract for components intended for SoNaMA’s connected meters, as decided by the ARMP.
Following his remarks on RTS, Abdoulaye Tine asserts that he has not officially announced any electoral date or presidential message. This clarification comes as the local elections scheduled for January 17, 2027, remain at the center of a debate over the electoral calendar.
