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The Kenyan capital has been selected by World Athletics to host the 2029 edition. This marks the first time the World Athletics Championships have been awarded to an African city.
The two municipal landfills in Johannesburg that are still fully operational for general waste are nearly saturated. A recent CSIR study estimates that less than one year of capacity remains, while over 2,000 illegal dumping sites have been identified in the metropolis.
The opposition coalition C64 claims that one of its members died during the September 15 march in Kinshasa against a constitutional change that could allow Félix Tshisekedi a third term. No independent report has yet confirmed this death.
The Benin Deal Room 2026 brings together investors and project leaders in Cotonou until September 18, featuring over 20 government-supported operations with financing needs of $2 to $3 billion.
The United States proposes a twelve-month withdrawal period for UNSOS after December 31, 2026, instead of an immediate closure. The arrangement provides essential logistical support to the African Union mission AUSSOM.
Vitale addresses the comments arising from her September 15 statements about her marriage to Marko Versace and asks internet users not to interfere in her private life.
Patrick Vieira unveiled his first squad as head coach of Senegal on Friday: 29 players selected, excluding Sadio Mané, with several new faces and established players.
Benin finished as the runner-up in the African Team Relay after losing 60-57 to Egypt on Thursday in Entebbe. Their semi-final victory had already secured a place at the 2026 BWF World Championships.
In Lusaka, Sophie of Edinburgh paired a lemon green dress with a purple belt, complemented by beige espadrilles and minimal accessories. This is a clear way to embrace color clashing without overwhelming effects.
Malawi police rescued Nusrat Osman, who was abducted six days earlier in Blantyre. Four armed suspects were killed in the exchange of gunfire, and a senior police official was injured.
Nigeria is set to launch its qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Before facing Madagascar and then Guinea-Bissau, Ademola Lookman expresses the ambitions of the Super Eagles and warns that these two matches will not be a formality. The Super Eagles want to make a successful start. Nigeria will begin its campaign […]
The Cotonou city hall is moving to a new stage in its effort to restore order in public spaces. After several months of information, awareness-raising, and dialogue with the relevant stakeholders, the municipality announces the launch of an operation targeting, in particular, garages located on public land, abandoned vehicles, and wrecks. The operation officially begins […]
After the ban on the channel throughout Guinean territory, Vanessa Burggraf sent a personal letter to President Mamadi Doumbouya, acknowledging an inaccurate formulation regarding him and requesting a review of the sanction. The director of France 24, Vanessa Burggraf, sent a personal letter to Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya, dated September 17 and written on France […]
A decree adopted on September 17 implements the new Labor Code: with equal qualifications, a temporary worker must receive the same pay as a permanent employee of the user company. Clauses preventing direct hiring are prohibited.
The Ivorian zouglou duo VDA celebrates its tenth anniversary this Friday, September 18, at the Espace Venise in Sarcelles, where the pre-sale at 40 euros is already sold out.
The Interior Minister has suspended Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, commander of the NSCDC in Niger State, following the deaths of dozens of suspects held in Minna. A full investigation is underway, as protests have erupted in the city.
The Referees Commission ends the active technical measures from the 2025-2026 season and reopens access to appointments in Beninese football.
Arriving this summer at Real Madrid for a record amount, Yan Diomandé is gradually beginning to showcase the qualities that convinced the Spanish club. After a quiet start, the young Ivorian can count on the support of Kylian Mbappé. Real Madrid did not hesitate to make a big bet on Yan Diomandé. At just 19 […]
Global Infrastructure Partners, part of the BlackRock group, will invest $1.8 billion in a partnership concerning TotalEnergies’ oil and gas infrastructure in Africa. GIP’s compensation will depend on the volumes transported through these assets over a maximum period of fifteen years.
The Nigerian Afrobeats star, Burna Boy, is set to once again take over the Stade de France. The artist will headline the halftime show of the first regular season NFL game held in France. Burna Boy will add a new prestigious date to his schedule. The Nigerian singer will perform at the Stade de France […]
At the beginning of his career, Davido sought advice from Wizkid and Wande Coal on how to balance his studies with his ambition to become a musician. The Nigerian singer reflects on this period when the success of “Dami Duro” disrupted his plans. David Adeleke, better known as Davido, shared the challenges he faced in […]
The Presidency of Benin is initiating a pre-selection of firms for internal audits, external audits, and investigations within public entities and local governments. Submissions are due by October 9, 2026, at 5:30 pm.
Tanzanian teams are monitoring the affected areas on Kilimanjaro. The preliminary assessment reports over 18 km² of vegetation destroyed, with no casualties reported, while the exact cause remains to be determined.
Ghana aims to eliminate the double school shift in public high schools by the end of 2027. A $300 million funding from the World Bank will enhance capacity and support the reform.
