Africa
How Wicknell Chivayo became a familiar face around East Africa's presidents
The 43-year-old businessman had become one of Zimbabwe's most recognisable wealthy figures, but his public profile extended well beyond his home country.
Africa
Africa
Ramaphosa orders safety audit of South Africa's streets after 12 women found dead
The deaths have triggered a national outcry and renewed questions over the scale of violence against women in South Africa, which has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world.
Africa
High-profile businessman among six killed in Zimbabwe helicopter crash
Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said in a statement on September 30, 2026, that the helicopter was carrying one high-profile businessman, three other passengers and two pilots.
Africa
Botswana sparks outrage after approving 23-elephant hunt for independence feast
The country, which has more than 130,000 elephants, began nationwide events on Wednesday, with celebrations including cultural shows, concerts, sporting activities and a carnival in the capital, Gaborone.
Global Affairs
Morocco names Fatima Zahra Mansouri as first woman Prime Minister
Mansouri’s appointment follows the PAM’s victory in the September 23 legislative elections, where the party secured 97 of the 395 seats in Morocco’s House of Representatives.
Africa
Ben Dancer ends seven-day Lagos dance marathon in Guinness bid
Daniel had set out to break the Guinness World Records title for the longest dance marathon by an individual. The existing record stands at 127 hours and was set in 2023 by Indian dancer Srushti Sudhir Jagtap,...
Africa
Dangote targets 12m tonnes of fertiliser production by 2029
Dangote said the decision to increase production was driven by the need for Africa to strengthen its own supply of fertiliser and reduce its reliance on imported farm inputs.
Africa
How a Kano trading family shaped Aliko Dangote’s rise
President William Ruto is expected to lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Sh2 trillion East African Refinery in Lamu tomorrow, September 30, 2026 with Dangote among the high-profile guests expecte...
Africa
Burkina Faso starts refining its own gold as Traoré opens new plant
The facility has an initial capacity of 164 tonnes of gold a year, with plans for a second phase that will raise its annual processing capacity to 515 tonnes.
Africa
New Ghana transport rules target preaching, hawking in moving buses
The restriction is being brought into sharper focus following the introduction of Ghana’s 2026 Road Traffic Regulations in May and a nationwide awareness campaign launched by the Transport Ministry this month.
Africa
Ruto tours Dangote plant as Kenya prepares to break ground on Lamu refinery
During the tour, Ruto pointed to the scale of the Nigerian facility, which has the capacity to refine 700,000 barrels of crude oil every day.
Africa
Ruto cites UN peacekeeping, health gains in defence of global body
The President said the organisation’s contribution could be seen in several countries that went through political or armed conflict, citing Namibia, Cambodia, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Timor-Leste.