El Niño Threat Raises Concerns Over Global Food Security
Scientists and international organisations are warning that an intensifying El Niño could bring drought, extreme weather and higher food prices in several regions.
Africa
Stories and context from across the African continent.
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World Leaders Gather in New York for 81st UN General Assembly
Heads of state and government are gathering in New York as the high-level general debate of the 81st UN General Assembly begins.
More Than 100 Malian Soldiers Reportedly Killed in JNIM Attack
More than 100 Malian soldiers were reportedly killed during a September 10 attack on a military camp in central Mali, according to sources cited by Reuters.
DR Congo Begins Ebola Vaccination for Frontline Workers
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating healthcare and frontline workers as part of its response to an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
Seven Ethiopian Armed Groups Form Alliance Against Government
Seven Ethiopian armed groups, including former wartime rivals, have announced a new alliance seeking to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.
Indomitable Lions Prepare for AFCON 2027 Qualifier Against Comoros
Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions are preparing to begin their AFCON 2027 qualification campaign with a Group G encounter against Comoros in Garoua on September 24.
British Woman Rescued in Malawi After Six-Day Kidnapping as Four Suspects Die in Shootout
British national Nusrat Osman, 47, has been rescued in Malawi nearly a week after she was abducted in Blantyre. Four suspected kidnappers died during a police operation, while a senior police officer was wounded.
East African Community Records $300 Million Trade Surplus in Second Quarter of 2026
The East African Community recorded a $300 million trade surplus in the second quarter of 2026, marking a significant improvement from the deficit recorded during the same period a year earlier.
East Africa Regional Trade Surges to $52.3 Billion
Trade across East Africa has jumped to $52.3 billion, reflecting stronger exports, rising imports and growing economic activity across the region.
Ghana Cuts Fuel Exports to Burkina Faso and Mali Amid Rising Domestic Demand
Ghana has reduced diesel and petrol exports to Burkina Faso and Mali as rising domestic demand and tighter global fuel supplies put pressure on stocks and prices.
Anambra Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Seven-Year-Old Daughter
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.
The outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo
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.