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September 17, 2026

Police round up 36 suspects over alleged cop’s lynching in Ghana

Mr Amoxko said that other officers sustained varying degrees of injury and the police vehicle was also damaged.

Ghanian police officers
September 17, 2026

Nigeria left out as Brazil begins electronic visa issuance for six African countries

The new electronic visa category is part of broader efforts by the Brazilian government to modernise its immigration system.

September 17, 2026

CEPI commits $3.9 million to bolster clinical trials against Bundibugyo ebolavirus

CEPI said more than 7,200 confirmed cases and over 3,500 deaths had been reported as of September 13.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
September 17, 2026

Sudan Mine Collapse: AMSG canvasses urgent safety reforms across Africa

Mr Alake urged authorities across Africa to prioritise miners’ safety.  

Sudan collapsed mine
September 17, 2026

Abuja court sentences South African drug dealer to 25 years’ imprisonment

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, to 25 years’ imprisonment for smuggling 5

NARCOTICS
September 17, 2026

Morocco parties woo young voters ahead of election

Political parties in Morocco are seeking to attract young voters ahead of next week’s election by promising jobs and affordable housing amid widespread youth disenchantment.

Moroccans at polling booth
September 17, 2026

Digital economy pushes Ghana’s GDP growth to 6% in Q2

Ghana’s gross domestic product grew by six per cent in the second quarter of 2026, driven largely by the digital economy.

Digital economy
September 17, 2026

Ethiopian ‌PM announces implementation of major projects

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said 2019 under the Ethiopian calendar (2026–2027 under the Gregorian calendar) will mark the start of implementing major government projects.

Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed
September 16, 2026

Ebola response improving but epidemic still killing people in DRC: WHO

Mr Ghebreyesus said Ebola was compounding other health and humanitarian challenges facing the Congolese population.

Tedros Ghebreyesus
September 16, 2026

Senegal, IMF advance talks on support for economic recovery 

Mr Georgieva also welcomed the Senegalese authorities’ intention to pursue debt treatment.

Senegalese president Faye and IMF MD Georgieva.