Trump signals possible Somaliland recognition
Trump signals possible Somaliland recognition, a move that may reshape Horn of Africa alliances
Mob kills woman over alleged blasphemy in northern Nigeria
Mob burns woman to death in Niger state over alleged blasphemy; police vow arrests, rights groups alarmed
Namibia mourns as police and officers die in Mariental crash
A head-on collision near Mariental, Namibia, killed 16 people including police and correctional officers, with three survivors receiving treatment.
Israeli commander cancels South Africa trip fearing arrest
A former Israeli commander cancelled a South Africa trip over fears of arrest linked to allegations of genocide and war crimes in Gaza.
At least 13 drown fleeing gunmen in Nigeria’s Zamfara State
Thirteen drown, dozens missing in Zamfara after villagers flee gunmen raid in overloaded boat
Dagalo, al-Hilu and Ta’aishi take oath as TASIS forms civilian govt
Dagalo, al-Hilu and Ta’aishi sworn in as TASIS launches civilian government in Nyala under heavy RSF security
Fans shine at Comic-Con Africa
Comic-Con Africa in Johannesburg welcomed huge crowds for four days of cosplay, anime, gaming and pop culture fun with global stars.
African media press Infantino on safety of fans at US World Cup
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino was pressed by African journalists on safety and equality for fans traveling to the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
Guinea referendum campaign begins amid media curbs
Guinea opens campaigns under HAC rules. Sept 21 vote may extend terms to 7 years and create a Senate
Migrant boat capsizes off Mauritania, dozens dead
Sixty-nine migrants died after a boat from The Gambia overturned off Mauritania while attempting a perilous sea crossing to Europe.
M23, Congo clash over prisoners in fresh talks
Fresh peace talks between Congo and M23 in Doha face stalled progress due to mistrust, prisoner disputes, and contested territorial control.
Ghana’s ‘Sosu law’ revives push to shut ‘witch camps’
Thousands remain in Ghana’s “witch camps” as a bill to criminalize accusations stalls amid political pushback
Senegal wins CHAN bronze after tense penalties
Senegal earned the African Nations Championship bronze by defeating Sudan in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
IOM aids trafficked Mozambicans’ return
Sixteen Mozambicans trafficked to Laos with false job promises have been rescued by the UN migration body and safely returned home.
Kenya exhumes 32 bodies as anger grows over suspected starvation cult
Kenya exhumed 32 bodies by Shakahola; police link graves to Paul Mackenzie’s sect. DNA IDs pending
Clashes in South Sudan reignite fears for fragile peace deal
SPLA-IO says government attacks in Western Equatoria and Upper Nile left casualties, fueling fears the 2018 peace deal is at risk
Chad gets 1.1 million cholera vaccine doses as deaths reach 75
Chad receives 1.1M cholera doses; a Sept. 2–8 campaign targets eastern hot spots as deaths climb to 75
Wilfried Singo leaves Monaco to join Galatasaray in major move
Galatasaray confirmed Wilfried Singo’s 30.7 million euro signing from Monaco, marking the Super Lig’s second most expensive transfer.
Tanzania President Hassan starts October run, rivals sidelined
Tanzania leader Hassan began her October election drive with promises on reforms while opposition candidates were barred from running.
Rwanda gets first migrants deported from the US under new deal
Rwanda received the first group of seven migrants deported from the United States under a new resettlement deal.
Tourist’s beer stunt on Kenyan elephant sparks outcry, multiple probes
Spanish tourist pours beer into an elephant’s trunk; Kenyan authorities and conservancies open probes
Rwanda receives first seven migrants under US transfer deal
Kigali confirms seven arrivals under the US-Rwanda transfer deal; four to settle in Rwanda, three request return
Africa’s nuclear pivot: big ambitions, $100bn price tag, and power payoff
Africa eyes nuclear with SMRs and El Dabaa, but $100bn buys a tiny power share by 2050 amid huge access gaps
Save the Children: RUTF to run out in 4 African nations within 90 days
Aid cuts have pushed RUTF supplies to the brink; Kenya could run out by October, the group says
South Africa urges Israel to accept Gaza ceasefire
Pretoria renews its Gaza ceasefire call, citing UN famine findings and “genocidal intent” as services collapse
Obiang’s nephew jailed 8 years for embezzlement after sex-tape leak
Obiang’s nephew Baltasar Ebang Engonga gets eight years for graft and a $220k fine after a sex-tape leak—a blow to any presidential ambitions
Eight dead, 200+ sick as cholera sweeps Zamfara’s Bukkuyum
Cholera in Zamfara’s Bukkuyum kills eight, sickens 200+; bandit violence hinders treatment as officials stay silent