UK firms land £330m Africa deals
British exporters are set to benefit from more than £330 million in contracts for schools, water, electricity and government infrastructure projects in Guinea and
DR Congo to Honour Fallen Cycling Hero
Congolese cyclist Miguel Masaisai, who rode across the continent to promote peace, died on 18 September 2026 and will be honoured posthumously by DR
South Africa’s Early Learning Drive Targets Millions by 2030
South Africa aims to expand access to affordable early learning, targeting an additional 300,000 children by 2027 and 900,000 more by 2030….reports Africa Daily
Sisi Says No More Terms
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said the country’s constitution “would not be touched”, signalling that he would not seek further constitutional changes to remain
Ethiopia Resets Tigray Administration
Ethiopia has dissolved Tigray’s interim administration and appointed a six-month federal government tasked with restoring security, rebuilding services and preparing elections….reports Africa Daily News
Ebola Strikes Kenya’s Frontline
Kenya confirms four new Ebola Bundibugyo cases, taking the total to seven, including one death, as authorities intensify contact tracing and quarantine efforts…reports Africa
Kabila Joins Rebels, Congo’s Crisis Deepens
Former president Joseph Kabila has joined a new political-military coalition challenging President Felix Tshisekedi. The move has raised fears that the conflict in eastern
Africa Faces Clouded Economic Outlook Despite Growth
The IMF projects 4.5% growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026 and 2027, but warns that inflation, debt costs, falling aid and El Niño pose
Kenya Confirms Second Ebola Case as Tracing Continues
Kenya confirms a second Bundibugyo Ebola case, with one death reported and 128 contacts identified as health authorities continue tracing and monitoring….reports Africa Daily
Yemen’s Taiz Faces Humanitarian Crisis As Food Prices Rise
Yemen’s Taiz faces a deepening humanitarian crisis as food prices rise 50%, supplies dwindle and disease outbreaks strain already struggling health services….reports Africa Daily
