Niger’s failed coup exposes cracks in the military
The failed coup in Niger has brought deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia’s support highlights the junta’s fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadi attacks, poor equipment and little payWhat does it mean to be a soldier…
Gabon Striker Aubameyang Retires From International Football
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced that he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt “humiliated” by his exclusion and subsequent reinstatement after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The top scorer in the history…
Ghanaian footballer Roland Mawuli dies in Spain at 22
Ghanaian football has been thrown into mourning following the death of 22-year-old footballer Roland Mawuli in Spain. Mawuli’s death was announced by his Spanish club, Ciudad de Calasparra, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The club described him as one of…
Madagascar ex-Senate president sentenced to 10 years over protest crackdown
Madagascar’s former Senate president Richard Ravalomanana was sentenced to 10 years of hard labour on Tuesday after being convicted of complicity in murder over his alleged role in a deadly crackdown on youth-led protests last year. Ravalomanana, a retired general…
Senegal-made sickle cell treatment raises hopes, reduces costs
Senegal has taken a major step in the fight against sickle cell disease after pharmaceutical company Teranga Pharma began locally manufacturing DREPAF, a generic version of hydroxyurea used to manage the inherited blood disorder. The development is being celebrated as…
Niger turns to Nigerian ports amid diplomatic row with Benin Republic
Niger, a landlocked nation, has turned to Nigerian ports to meet its international trade needs following a diplomatic dispute with neighbouring Benin Republic, which has resulted in the closure of key border routesRecall that only last week, a delegation from…
Kenya, Ethiopia dominate 2026 Enugu marathon
Kenya’s Edwin Kipyogo and Ethiopia’s Zennebe Aberu emerged winners and received the prize of $15,000.Athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia dominated the 2026 Enugu City International Marathon on Saturday, clinching the top prizes in the 42-kilometre men’s and women’s categories. The…
Kenya Police has introduced a maternity uniform for pregnant Police Officers.
Kenya’s National Police Service has introduced special maternity uniforms for pregnant female police officers as part of a wider reform of police uniforms. The new maternity attire was unveiled during a passing-out parade at the Kenya Police Training College in…
Libya’s rival factions sign UN-backed election deal
Representatives of Libya’s rival political groups signed on Sunday a UN-backed agreement that was presented as a step towards holding much-delayed national elections in the deeply divided country. The two sides signed the text, a result of talks held in…
Insecurity: Nigeria urges AU to reduce reliance on foreign aid
Nigeria has urged the African Union (AU) to accelerate efforts to build a $1 billion Peace Fund and develop innovative financing mechanisms to reduce the continent’s dependence on external funding for peace and security operations. The Minister of Foreign Affairs,…