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The latest reporting from across the African continent
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso Recognises 315 as National Martyrs and 10 as Invalids
Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers has formally recognised 315 people as Martyrs of the N…
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso Approves CFA 5.85 Billion for Technology Academy and Amphitheatre Equipment
Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers has approved CFA 5.85 billion from the 2026 state budg…
Guinea
Guinea Study Highlights Progress in Local Detection of Lassa Fever
A September 2026 study says Guinea’s local laboratories tested 4,683 suspected viral haemo…
Guinea
Guinea Advances National AI Strategy Through UN Digital Cooperation Framework
Guinea’s Cité des Sciences et de l’Innovation says the country is using a UN framework to …
Guinea
Guinea Signs €269.5 Million Financing Deal for Major Development Projects
Guinea has signed €269.5 million in loan agreements with EBID to finance a regional hospit…
Guinea
Guinea President Meets UN Chief in New York for Talks on Governance and Development
Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya met UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York …
Guinea
Three Dead, One Seriously Injured in Artisanal Gold Mine Collapse in Guinea
Three people were reportedly killed and one seriously injured after a collapse at the Fada…
Benin
Benin Suspends Egungun and Oro Public Ceremonies Across Atlantique Department
Benin’s Atlantique prefecture has suspended public Egungun and Oro ceremonies until furthe…
Benin
Cotonou Film Festival to Welcome 26 Countries for RECICO 2026
RECICO 2026 will run in Cotonou from 3–10 October, featuring 53 competing films selected f…
Benin
Benin’s Economy Posts 8.1% Growth as AfDB Highlights Investment Needs
Benin’s economy grew an estimated 8.1% in 2025, according to the African Development Bank,…
Benin
Benin National Assembly Begins Review of Its 2027 Budget
Benin’s National Assembly has started reviewing its 2027 institutional budget following a …
Benin
Benin to Face Argentina in October Friendly Set to Mark Messi’s Farewell
Benin is set to face Argentina in a 6 October international friendly in Buenos Aires, a ma…
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Steps Up Crackdown on Illegal Clinics as 48 Facilities Shut
Zimbabwe’s Health Professions Authority is stepping up enforcement against illegal clinics…
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Explores Google Partnership to Expand AI Skills and Digital Training
Zimbabwe is exploring cooperation with Google on AI training, ICT skills and a possible te…
Zimbabwe
CABS Secures US$30 Million Facility to Expand Business Lending in Zimbabwe
CABS has secured a US$30 million financing package from British International Investment t…
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe and UAE Sign MoU to Formalise Political Consultations
Zimbabwe and the UAE have signed an MoU to establish regular political consultations. Fore…
Zimbabwe
Man Dies After Four-Dog Attack in Harare’s Southerton
A 39-year-old man has died after reportedly being attacked by four security dogs on a foot…
South Africa
South Africa Moves National Heritage Day Celebration to Oudtshoorn
South Africa’s national Heritage Day celebration is scheduled for 24 September in Oudtshoo…
South Africa
South Africa Explores Digital Infrastructure Hub Ambition
South Africa is exploring a possible role as a global submarine-cable and digital-infrastr…
South Africa
South Africa Raises Interest Rate to 7.25% as Global Shocks Hit Economy
South Africa’s Reserve Bank has increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, with …