Stories and context from across the African continent.
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The opening matchdays began on September 24 and continue through October 6. Several major encounters have already taken place, with teams looking to collect early points and build momentum in their respective groups.
The developments come at a sensitive moment, with renewed fighting reported in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. The situation has revived concerns about the possibility of a broader conflict in a region that has experienced several major security crises in recent years.
The IFC and Access Bank are promoting new financing mechanisms designed to improve access to capital for businesses across Africa.
Explosions were reported overnight in Addis Ababa as fighting intensifies in northern Ethiopia, raising concerns about the conflict spreading closer to the capital.
Five crew members have reportedly been killed after pirates hijacked a tanker off Somalia.
Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia has heightened concerns about possible regional spillover.
South Africa has formally summoned the US ambassador for the third time in nine months amid continuing diplomatic disagreements.
Construction preparations for Dangote’s planned $16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya, are moving forward despite legal and environmental concerns.
Cameroon played to a 1-1 draw against Congo in their second AFCON 2027 qualifying match.
Cameroon will face Congo Republic in Brazzaville today, September 29, in their second Group G match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first national gold refinery, RAFFINOR-BF, in Ouagadougou, as the country seeks to increase local processing and retain more value from its gold industry.