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Simba SC swept aside Mighty Wanderers 6-1 on Sunday in Dar es Salaam, qualifying for the final qualifying round of the CAF Champions League with an aggregate score of 7-1.
Thousands of supporters of the Linda Mwananchi movement gathered on Sunday, September 13, in Nairobi. Edwin Sifuna called on opposition forces to unite ahead of the 2027 presidential election against President William Ruto.
Meeting with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Khartoum, Richard Crowder advocated for an end to hostilities and a Sudanese political process that is inclusive and transparent, as international mediation efforts increase.
Addis Ababa and Moscow aim to expand their bilateral cooperation in security, economic, academic, and technological sectors following a meeting between their leaders at the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
The National Bank of Ethiopia offered $125 million to commercial banks during its auction on September 9. Bids reached $120 million, leaving $5 million without allocation.
Rwanda has inaugurated an integrated steel plant in Musanze capable of producing 250,000 tonnes annually. The country aims to reduce a steel import bill that exceeded $150 million in 2025.
During his visit to Kisumu on Sunday, September 13, William Ruto presented the UDA and ODM as partners in the expanded government and promised to preserve Raila Odinga’s political legacy.
With three months to go before the December 22 elections, the South Sudanese government is calling for the swift adoption of amendments to the National Election Act to solidify the framework of the 102 constituencies and detach the electoral process from the national census.
TANESCO and the Chinese group TBEA signed a contract on September 11 for 198.67 billion shillings to build a 220 kV line between Iganjo and Saza. The project is expected to last 18 months.
As the 2027 general elections approach, William Ruto’s UDA and Oburu Oginga’s ODM are at odds over candidate allocation. The zoning debate pits supporters of open competition against those seeking to avoid competing nominations between partners.
The Secretary General of the UDA suggested that fingerprints from deceased individuals could be used to vote for William Ruto in 2027. Several political figures are calling for the IEBC to respond.
The Central Bank of Kenya is hosting the annual meetings of the Association of African Central Banks from September 13 to 18, 2026. The week in Nairobi will feature a Technical Committee, a conference on artificial intelligence, a governors’ symposium, and the 48th Assembly.
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission states that these releases are the result of five months of efforts with the government. Several opposition leaders are among those released.
The National Dialogue Commission plans to submit recommendations from the national conference to the Ethiopian Parliament on September 20, ahead of the current legislature’s term ending.
With less than four months until the election scheduled for December 22, South Sudanese electoral authorities are ramping up preparations for enrollment in Western Equatoria, where materials have just been delivered.
Kenyan police have launched an investigation following violence that erupted on Saturday in Nembure during a UDA mobilization led by Vice President Kithure Kindiki. One person is confirmed dead and six vehicles were set on fire.
Rigathi Gachagua believes the Kenyan opposition should not select its common candidate too early against William Ruto, responding to Babu Owino’s call for expedited unification.
The funeral of King Oyo concluded at the royal tombs of Karambi, where Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma performed the rite marking his accession to the throne.
South Africa, Egypt, and Ethiopia, along with other BRICS members, adopted the New Delhi Declaration, which calls for restraint and diplomatic resolution of conflicts.
Hirshabelle Vice President Yusuf Hagar Dabageed states that the election scheduled for September 30 cannot take place in Hiiraan without a prior political agreement and consensus among local stakeholders.
The South Sudanese government has rejected the warnings from the UN Human Rights Commission, which believes that the elections on December 22 could lead to further violence if political and institutional safeguards are not established.
Abiy Ahmed and Narendra Modi reviewed the strategic partnership between Ethiopia and India on Saturday, focusing on defense, security, economy, and investments, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.
The Tanzanian president remains in office but is observing a 90-day mourning leave following the death of her husband. The vice president and prime minister are ensuring the continuity of government operations.
The Digital Detox Day taking place this Saturday at the Westwood Hotel enforces a rare rule in wellness events: phones are set aside for the entire day.
