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Bola Tinubu calls on Nigeria’s 36 states to pass on savings from compressed natural gas to transport fares starting October 1, as over 120,000 vehicles have already been converted.
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.
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.
Four individuals have been arrested following a fire that severely burned 23-year-old Nikita Saha during a barbecue at a lodging in Sittong, India. The young bride remained in critical condition on Saturday, September 19.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Aliko Dangote plans to launch a pipeline network of 2,620 to 2,650 kilometers in October, connecting Namibia to several Southern African markets, including the DRC, centered around a future oil terminal at Walvis Bay.
Bola Tinubu has called for the full launch of Nigeria’s digital free zones initiative within 180 days. The initiative aims to enable technology and service companies to raise global capital while remaining incorporated in Nigeria.
Ondo State has confirmed at least 48 deaths and 182 individuals affected after consuming a local beverage suspected of containing methanol. Approximately 100 patients remained under treatment as the investigation into the source of the product continues.
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.
