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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.
A circular from the ARMP prohibits treating certain formal defects as disqualifying if they do not alter the content or comparability of an offer. A second measure simultaneously prioritizes eight categories of products manufactured in Benin.
Ali Bongo has spoken out to contest the terms used by Libreville in the ‘ill-gotten gains’ case. However, archives show that the Gabonese state had already engaged and obtained its status as a civil party during his presidency.
Crowned on Saturday evening in Yaoundé, the representative of the France diaspora arrives with an atypical profile, blending beauty pageants, a dual scientific curriculum, and initiatives to connect young Cameroonian girls with science and technology.
PACOFIDE is recruiting a specialist and an assistant in procurement in Cotonou. The two announcements were published on September 18, 2026, with a deadline set for September 30 for submitting applications.
Following the review of 1,762 cases from the biometric and administrative census, the Gabonese government confirmed 1,299 dismissals and 116 reinstatements. The state estimates that regularization will save nearly 11 billion FCFA annually.
The campaign reaches Bunia, the epicenter of the outbreak. The country has reported 7,541 confirmed cases and 3,639 deaths, while Ervebo, approved for another strain of Ebola, is still being evaluated against Bundibugyo.
The Beninese delegation concludes the African AirBadminton Championships with a major title: the men’s triples dominated Mauritius 3-0 in the final in Entebbe, just two days after securing silver in Team Relay.
By the end of June 2026, the Beninese state had mobilized 2,329.6 billion FCFA in revenues and financing. Budget expenditures and cash outlays reached 2,125.4 billion in commitments, representing 51.2% of the revised annual forecasts.
The project will be executed in two phases, with Copperbelt Energy Corporation expected to be the buyer of the electricity. Approximately 640 jobs are anticipated during construction and operation.
The Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency places 15 states at high risk of river flooding from September 19 to 25. Vulnerable communities are urged to relocate people, livestock, and property to higher ground.
A $294.49 million private complex is set to be developed in the heart of Nairobi Railway City, featuring a 10,000-seat indoor arena, along with a hotel, apartments, retail spaces, and event venues.
The Accra Food Festival takes place from September 19 to 21 at Place 100 Park. Over three days, food, drinks, relaxation areas, and entertainment come together in a major outdoor event in the heart of Accra.
The reported results from Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta show four seats for the APC and one for the APM.
According to CNN, the Pentagon is preparing to transfer most of the MQ-9 Reaper drones currently assigned to AFRICOM to the U.S. Southern Command, as strikes against Al-Shabaab continue in Somalia.
The Nigerian government has suspended 20 agents from the NSCDC in addition to the commander in Niger State and established a ten-member independent commission. It has two weeks to determine the causes and responsibilities for the deaths of 37 detainees in Minna.
The Benin Chamber of Commerce reviewed and voted on its 2027 budget proposal, set at 6.6 billion FCFA. The investment will absorb 2.1 billion, with expected results on formalization, employment, and businesses across the 77 municipalities.
The Ugandan shilling has lost nearly 6% against the dollar since the beginning of September. To contain the pressure on the currency, the Bank of Uganda is raising the reserve requirement for commercial banks from 11% to 13.5% starting September 24.
Over 70,000 people have fled to the Walikale territory in North Kivu since mid-August due to intensified fighting in eastern DRC. The UN warns of the pressure on basic services and humanitarian access.
From September 14 to 19, Lubumbashi’s creative scene highlighted kuba raffia, natural fibers, and local craftsmanship in a forward-looking fashion.
Four projects in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia, and South Africa, representing $23 billion in investments, have been selected for $20 million in repayable support announced by the African Development Bank.
Vegedream’s concert scheduled for September 19 in Abobo has been moved to January 30, 2027. The tourist segment will now begin the day before at the Place ADO.
The Republican Police seized 155 kg of pharmaceutical products presented as counterfeit in Kétonou, within the Sèmè-Kpodji municipality. Two men have been placed in custody, and an investigation is underway.
The U.S. Treasury removed the Eritrean Defense Forces from its list of sanctioned entities on Friday, reversing a measure imposed in 2021 during the Tigray war. Reuters reports that the withdrawal also affects other Eritrean entities.
