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The Kenyan Football Federation has postponed the kick-off of the SportPesa League 2026-2027, originally scheduled for this Saturday, following new court rulings on the league’s composition.
The Rwandan government has approved an investment agreement with Chery Holding Rwanda Ltd to establish an electric vehicle assembly plant in the country. The investment amount, capacity, and timeline for the project have not yet been disclosed.
Since September 18, Washington has lifted the automatic denial of defense licenses for Ethiopian forces. The decision reopens regulatory access to American military equipment and services, without authorizing any specific sales.
Juba claims it wants to advance the hydropower dam project at Fula, near Nimule. The site is assessed at 1,080 MW by the Nile Basin Initiative, while funding and construction timelines remain to be clarified.
The Netherlands has canceled the planned closure of its embassy in Juba, citing the humanitarian situation in South Sudan. The mission will remain open despite the ongoing reductions in the Dutch diplomatic network.
The U.S. State Department has removed Ethiopia from the ITAR provision that imposed a presumption of denial on defense licenses. Since September 18, applications concerning Ethiopian forces are subject to case-by-case review.
Eritrean Dawit Seare won the world title in the 5 km road race on Saturday in Copenhagen with a time of 12:56, setting a new national record, ahead of Jakob Ingebrigtsen and compatriot Saymon Amanuel.
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces have immediately suspended their military relations with Türkiye. Kampala cites unresolved disputes and has not set a timeline for resumption.
Kenya Power reported a net profit of KSh 24.99 billion for the fiscal year 2025/26. Increased electricity sales and 411,710 new customers supported the results.
Patrice Motsepe has expressed confidence in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to host CAN 2027, while calling for an acceleration of preparations just nine months before the kick-off.
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud claims that Somalia has uranium, lithium, and cobalt. No volume of reserves or extraction timeline has been made public.
NSSF Uganda and several East African pension funds aim to raise approximately $300 million in anchor capital to finance infrastructure and real estate projects.
Somalia claims to have registered 1.5 million citizens in its national identity system launched in 2023. NIRA now operates 59 centers, 17 mobile teams, and 31 registration points in embassies.
The Kenyan government is accelerating the renewal of its police fleet. Following the replacement of 1,175 vehicles in one year, an additional 2,232 will be replaced in the next three months, and 1,200 electric vehicles are expected before the end of 2026.
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 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.
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.
Allied Gold has connected the Kurmuk mine to the Ethiopian power grid and processed its first ore through the crushing circuit. The company expects to achieve its first gold production in the coming weeks.
In Jinja, a festival launched on September 18 focuses on farms, tastings, and a cruise on the Nile to transform two agricultural cultures into a travel experience and opportunities for businesses.
The IFAD has approved approximately $55 million in additional funding for the Kenyan livestock commercialization program. The expansion aims to increase its support to around 150,000 rural households.
Two new communication complexes have been added since mid-2024 to the Chinese military base in Djibouti. According to CSIS, this equipment strengthens the People’s Liberation Army’s connections and may expand its observation capacity in Africa and the Middle East.
Violence between members of the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities resulted in 26 deaths and 82 injuries at the shared Amiet market in the disputed Abyei area. UNISFA has strengthened its presence to prevent further retaliation.
Patrice Motsepe has ruled out any replacement of Tanzania among the host countries for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. CAF continues its inspections with Kenya and Uganda.
The total market capitalization of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange closed at 40,607.57 billion shillings on September 11, a historic high. Banks contributed significantly to the growth observed since the start of the year.
