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The South African Constitutional Court has invalidated the 2024 public procurement law, citing insufficient public participation. As the law had not yet come into effect, existing rules remain in force.
An ICC arbitration tribunal in Paris has dismissed a request from Sunrise Power to compel Nigeria to pay $400 million in the Mambilla case. The company and its promoter will also bear most of the procedural costs.
With five days until the legislative elections on September 23, Morocco has 15.8 million registered voters. Those aged 18 to 24 represent only 4% of the electorate, while parties prioritize youth employment in their campaigns.
Konkola Copper Mines has relaunched its Nchanga smelter after 106 days of shutdown and $40 million in rehabilitation. The first copper anode has been cast, marking the facility’s return to production.
Ghana is launching a first phase targeting 100,000 tonnes of tomatoes in 2026-2027. The program aims to reduce an annual bill of over $400 million for imports of fresh tomatoes and paste while supporting more than 150,000 jobs.
Thirty-seven individuals arrested in Niger State on suspicion of illegal mining died in custody on September 17. The NSCDC cites a possible illness, with no confirmed cause, while multiple investigations have been initiated.
The influx of investors into Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s $1.6 billion IPO has caused disruptions across several digital platforms in Nigeria. Bamboo reported a tenfold increase in traffic within thirty minutes.
Africa CDC maintains the Ebola outbreak in the DRC at a continental emergency level. Despite observed declines in several hotspots, nearly 60% of reported deaths still occur in communities, and the peak of the outbreak has not been confirmed.
Taxpayers associated with the Small Business Tax Centers in Parakou, Comè, and Lokossa will gradually access the DGI’s e-services platform starting September 21, 2026.
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.
Ten individuals, including four Ghanaian customs officers, are detained in connection with investigations into recent drug trafficking cases. President John Mahama has given an inter-agency team two weeks to propose a border security plan.
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.
Dakar aims to increase the share of gas produced in Senegal for electricity generation to reduce costs. The government targets a 30% reduction in the price of electricity per kilowatt-hour by 2030.
The National Security Council suspends the issuance of new artisanal and semi-industrial mining permits for six months and establishes 21 river units to combat illegal gold mining.
An early morning attack in Madegoua, in the Far North region of Cameroon, has left at least 15 dead. No group has claimed responsibility for the raid in an area where Boko Haram and ISWAP remain active.
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.
From September 16 to 30, 2026, children under 14 who have never obtained a birth certificate from ANIP can receive one for free, with the support of UNICEF.
Ghana’s main opposition party opposes the extension of the presidential term from four to five years, a change accepted by the government as part of constitutional reform.
Morocco and the African Development Bank have signed two loans of €205 million and €200 million to extend high-speed rail on the Kenitra-Marrakech axis and to fund Cap Compétences 2030.
The constitutional amendment bill creating state police has been sent to the 36 regional assemblies. It requires the approval of at least 24 of them before proceeding with the process.
