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The countdown to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is intensifying, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda facing a race against t...
01/10/2026

The countdown to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is intensifying, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda facing a race against time to complete preparations for one of Africa's biggest sporting events.

AFCON 2027 is scheduled to kick off in June 2027, marking the tournament's return to East Africa for the first time since 1976. The three countries are jointly hosting the expanded continental competition, placing significant pressure on governments and football authorities to deliver the required infrastructure.

Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda are racing to complete infrastructure for AFCON 2027, with CAF describing preparations as an emergency while reports suggest alternative host options are being considered.

Algeria's decision to expand the use of the death penalty comes after a devastating wildfire season in which authorities...
01/10/2026

Algeria's decision to expand the use of the death penalty comes after a devastating wildfire season in which authorities officially reported 12 deaths. The fires affected several parts of northeastern Algeria, destroying forests and communities and prompting renewed scrutiny of the country's preparedness for increasingly severe fire seasons.

Parliament's approval of the legislation marks a significant change after more than three decades without executions.

Algerian lawmakers have approved legislation allowing the death penalty for people convicted of deliberately setting forest fires and for certain child-abduction offences. The move follows deadly wildfires and has reignited debate over punishment, prevention, accountability and human rights.

Russia’s Minister for Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov has criticised the direction of U.S. trade policy, warning ...
01/10/2026

Russia’s Minister for Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov has criticised the direction of U.S. trade policy, warning that growing reliance on tariffs and bilateral agreements could contribute to the fragmentation of the global trading system.

Speaking during the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Reshetnikov called on Washington to contribute to restoring an effective international trade framework based on rules and multilateral cooperation.

Russia’s Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov has criticised U.S. trade policies at the G20, warning that tariffs and a shift toward bilateral deals could weaken the international trading system and encourage countries to diversify away from the United States.

The death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and four other people in a helicopter crash e...
01/10/2026

The death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and four other people in a helicopter crash east of Harare has brought an abrupt end to one of Zimbabwe's most conspicuous public business careers.

Chivayo, 43, was known not only for his business interests but also for turning his wealth into a highly visible public spectacle. Luxury vehicles, large cash gifts, private aircraft and photographs with prominent political and religious figures became a defining feature of his social-media presence.

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has died alongside his wife, Lucy Muteke, in a helicopter crash near Harare. Known for extravagant gifts, luxury cars and high-profile political relationships, his death has renewed debate about wealth, influence and economic inequality in Zimbabwe.

Kenya's digital lending industry continues to expand rapidly, with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) licensing another 29 ...
30/09/2026

Kenya's digital lending industry continues to expand rapidly, with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) licensing another 29 digital credit providers, bringing the number of regulated providers to 281.

The latest licensing announcement, made on September 30, follows the approval of 25 additional providers in July. CBK said it has received more than 900 applications since March 2022, when the regulatory framework for digital credit providers became operational.

The Central Bank of Kenya has licensed 29 additional digital credit providers, bringing the number of regulated lenders to 281. With licensed providers issuing 9.6 million loans worth KSh165.1 billion by August 2026, CBK is increasing oversight of a rapidly expanding digital lending sector.

helicopter crashed in eastern Zimbabwe on Wednesday, killing all six people believed to have been aboard, according to Z...
30/09/2026

helicopter crashed in eastern Zimbabwe on Wednesday, killing all six people believed to have been aboard, according to Zimbabwean authorities.

The aircraft went down in Marondera Rural, approximately 72 kilometres east of Harare, at around 5pm local time, or 1500 GMT. Police confirmed the crash and said emergency authorities were attending the scene.

A helicopter crashed in Zimbabwe’s Marondera Rural area east of Harare on Wednesday, with authorities reporting no survivors among the six people aboard. A high-profile businessman, three other passengers and two pilots were on the aircraft, according to the government.

Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery in the capital, Ouagadougou, as the government seeks to gain greate...
30/09/2026

Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first gold refinery in the capital, Ouagadougou, as the government seeks to gain greater control over one of the country's most valuable natural resources.

The refinery, known as RAFFINOR-BF, was inaugurated by President Ibrahim Traore as part of a broader strategy to increase domestic processing and retain more economic value from the country's mineral resources.

Burkina Faso has opened its first gold refinery in Ouagadougou, marking a major step in the government’s effort to process more of the country’s gold domestically. The refinery is designed to increase state oversight, reduce illicit gold flows and retain more value within the national economy.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has used his State of the Nation Address to highlight economic and industrial de...
30/09/2026

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has used his State of the Nation Address to highlight economic and industrial developments while outlining measures intended to protect the country from climate-related risks and strengthen domestic production.

Speaking at the New Parliament Building in Mount Hampden, Mnangagwa officially opened the fourth session of Zimbabwe's 10th Parliament and presented the government's priorities for the coming legislative period.

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has opened the fourth session of the 10th Parliament, highlighting currency stability, agricultural growth and expanding mining investment while warning of climate risks to the next farming season.

São Tomé and Príncipe’s latest parliamentary election has produced a fragmented National Assembly, with no single party ...
30/09/2026

São Tomé and Príncipe’s latest parliamentary election has produced a fragmented National Assembly, with no single party securing enough seats to govern alone.

According to the National Electoral Commission results cited in the election report, the Movement for the Liberation of São Tomé and Príncipe (MLSTP) won 24 of the 55 parliamentary seats. The party therefore needs support from other formations to reach the 28-seat majority threshold.

São Tomé and Príncipe’s parliamentary election has left the MLSTP with 24 of 55 seats, short of the 28 required for a majority. The result means coalition negotiations will determine the formation of the next government as the country faces economic challenges, youth emigration and pressure on ...

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Durban on Wednesday as South Africa's March and March movement staged demonstr...
30/09/2026

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Durban on Wednesday as South Africa's March and March movement staged demonstrations against undocumented immigration, following its September 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country. Protests were also reported in other parts of the country.

The demonstrations come after months of escalating tensions surrounding immigration, unemployment, crime and access to public services. Earlier protests have been accompanied by incidents of violence, while migrant communities have reported fear, displacement and disruption to their livelihoods

Hundreds protested against undocumented immigration in Durban as South Africa’s March and March movement marked its September 30 deadline. The demonstrations come amid renewed concerns over violence against migrants and a separate national debate about gender-based violence.

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