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17/08/2026

Cameroon was crowned Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champions for the first time after defeating debutants Malawi 3–0 in the final in Rabat, Morocco.

17/08/2026

South Africa is asking countries including Nigeria, Malawi and Ethiopia to reimburse nearly $18 million spent repatriating more than 80,000 of their nationals amid a major crackdown on undocumented migrants.

17/08/2026

A UN report says a $50 million ransom paid in connection with a hostage release in 2025 helped finance al-Qaeda-linked militants operating across the Sahel, including Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and neighbouring countries.

17/08/2026

Senegal has increased fuel prices amid rising global oil costs, with the government citing pressure from international energy prices.

16/08/2026

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been re-elected for another term after winning the 2026 governorship election with 511,067 votes, defeating his closest challenger, APC’s Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes. Adeleke won in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas. The victory was also celebrated by Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, and who is Adeleke’s nephew. Davido, who actively supported his uncle during the election, celebrated the result with the message, “We did it Unc.” $aloudafrica

16/08/2026

The Black Star International Film Festival (BSIFF) has unveiled its 2026 key art ahead of the festival scheduled for September 24–27 at Golden Eagle Cinemas in Kumasi. This year’s edition, themed “Film & Global Culture: The New Wave of African Cinema,” will explore the future of African filmmaking, with discussions around local-language cinema, building African audiences, mental health for creatives, and AI and the future of African storytelling. The festival aims to promote African stories and cultures while strengthening the continent’s film industry and expanding its reach globally. The 2026 key art was created in partnership with Leti Arts.

16/08/2026