Stories and context from across the African continent.
Police in Nigeria’s Anambra State have arrested a 36-year-old woman accused of sexually abusing her seven-year-old daughter and allegedly distributing abuse material online for financial gain. Four children under her care have also been rescued.
According to figures from Congolese health authorities, 7,022 confirmed cases and 3,398 deaths had been recorded by September 10. The outbreak has now reached seven provinces, after a new case was confirmed in South Ubangi, in northwestern DRC.
Based in Yaoundé, ICT University has built its identity around a simple but increasingly important idea: information and communication technologies should not be restricted to computer science departments. Technology can be integrated into business, finance, agriculture, education, health, communication and other disciplines.
amibian officials said the ambassador had not been registered for the event and that no seating or security arrangements had been made for him. The U.S. Embassy has declined to comment.
During a meeting in Yaoundé on September 9, officials discussed financing opportunities for Cameroonian start-ups, technology transfer, skills development and possible Egyptian support for a leather-sector training centre.
angote Petroleum Refinery</strong> is launching Africa’s largest public offering, raising <strong>₦2.15 trillion ($1.63B)</strong> by selling <strong>4.1 billion shares at ₦525 ($0.40) each</strong> on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX).
The African Union has adopted the Equal Earth map projection, calling for Africa to be represented more accurately and urging member states to update their educational materials accordingly. <strong>(African Union)
Nigeria’s anti-drug agency says it has dismantled an industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Ebonyi State and arrested a Mexican national allegedly linked to a wider transnational drug network.
Senegal and the International Monetary Fund have reported progress in discussions toward a new support programme aimed at helping the West African country restore fiscal sustainability and strengthen its economic recovery.
The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting certain South African nationals linked by Washington to alleged race-based discrimination, land seizures without compensation and incitement of violence against minority groups.
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at 84. His family confirmed his passing on September 16, 2026, following years of health challenges, including a publicly disclosed battle with Lewy body dementia.
Nairobi, Kenya, has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making it the first African city to stage the prestigious global athletics event.