NEWS
Breaking national and international news. This section keeps you updated on major events shaping the world, in real time.
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Central African Republic: Mahamat Said found guilty of torture, sentencing to be determined
The ICC upheld four counts of crimes against humanity committed in a detention center in Bangui in 2013. Several war crime charges were dismissed, and a separate hearing will determine the penalty. -
Indonesia: 26 dead, 109 missing ten days after ferry disaster
Murky waters, currents, and stacked vehicles are hindering access to the cabins of the Virgo Transport 8. Search operations are set to continue until September 27. -
SBEE: 167.9 million FCFA deducted from 2023-2025 premiums, ARMP refers to contract
Following negotiations with AFG Assurances, the adjustments requested for staff health coverage have been reduced to 607.95 million FCFA excluding taxes. The ARMP believes that their processing falls under the adjustment clause already stipulated in the contract. -
Ethiopia: Tigrayan forces seize Mekele airport, flights suspended
Ethiopian Airlines suspended its flights to Mekele, Axum, and Shire on Wednesday after Tigrayan forces aligned with the TPLF seized the airport in the Tigray capital. This escalation further undermines the 2022 peace agreement. -
Ghana: Water plant shutdown leaves state facing $235 million liability
Two arbitration awards impose $235 million on Ghana Water following the termination of the Teshie-Nungua desalination plant contract. The site, designed to supply up to 500,000 people, has been closed since October 2025. -
Boom in biofuels could require an additional 36 million hectares
Global biofuel production is expected to increase by 68% by 2030. This response to the oil shock could mobilize an additional agricultural area equivalent to Germany and heighten competition with food crops. -
South Africa estimates $7.15 billion investment to revive its refineries
The Central Energy Fund has unveiled a $7.15 billion program to rebuild South Africa's refining capacity. Pretoria aims to reduce its dependence on imported fuels, which now accounts for 61% of demand. -
KwaMakhutha: 11 killed in a house, three men sought
Eleven people, including a pregnant woman, were killed in a house in KwaMakhutha, south of Durban. Three others were injured, and South African police are searching for three men. -
Moldova: 60 days of emergency due to risks of water and energy shortages
The Moldovan Parliament has approved a 60-day state of emergency to safeguard water and energy supplies. The Dniester and Prut rivers are experiencing a severe hydrological deficit, while energy costs continue to rise. -
Guinea: Cellou Dalein claims his passport has been revoked, blocking his departure for the UN
Cellou Dalein Diallo claims that his Guinean passport, still valid until 2031, has been revoked. The opposition leader was unable to leave Abidjan for New York, where he was to participate in meetings on the sidelines of the UN General… -
El Niño threatens Asia, prices could surge by 15.8% by 2028
Drought is spreading across several regions of Asia as El Niño is expected to strengthen further. Rice, palm oil, and other commodities are at risk of a new global shock. -
Rwanda and Belgium restore diplomatic relations after 18 months
Rwanda and Belgium have restored their diplomatic relations, which were severed in March 2025 amid the conflict in eastern DR Congo. The embassies are set to reopen with reduced teams, but differences between Kigali and Brussels remain. -
North Korean missile: Pyongyang claims 908 km, Seoul measures 600
North Korea presents its new Hwasong-11Ma as a major advancement. However, the data shown by Pyongyang significantly exceeds the distances recorded by the South Korean military. -
Nigeria: 61 public officials linked to $271 million in assets in the United States
An investigation by PPLAAF and ACDC links 61 current or former officials, their relatives, and their companies to 284 U.S. properties. The authors are calling for inquiries into the origins of the funds. -
At the UN, Guterres calls for permanent seats for Africa and denounces injustice
António Guterres used his final opening speech at the General Assembly to call for permanent seats for Africa on the Security Council, deeming the current situation "unjust and indefensible." -
At the UN, Trump calls on states to leave the ICC “immediately”
Trump's call places international cooperation with the Hague jurisdiction under renewed pressure, following a series of U.S. sanctions targeting its officials. -
Benin: 54 million FCFA in equipment to monitor displaced populations
The Beninese Agency for Civil Protection received 24 motorcycles and computer equipment worth approximately 54 million FCFA on Tuesday in Cotonou, provided by the IOM with European funding. The equipment is intended to enhance the collection and analysis of data… -
Ghana: 16 suspects arrested, churches used to print counterfeit bills
Ghana's national security agency claims to have dismantled four counterfeit currency production centers. Sixteen suspects have been arrested, and religious sites are said to have served as cover for some operations. -
South Sudan: Kiir dissolves government, five vice presidents removed ahead of elections
Salva Kiir has dissolved South Sudan's transitional unity government and removed the five vice presidents, Parliament, and state governments. The president retains his powers three months ahead of the December 22 elections, under a contested electoral framework. -
Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, Beijing offers help on Iran in exchange for concessions on Taiwan
As Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington approaches, Beijing is expected to seek a U.S. retreat on arms sales to Taiwan in exchange for its assistance in pressuring Iran, according to Reuters. -
South Africa: Charges against Fannie Masemola dropped, his return depends on Ramaphosa
South African justice officials formally dropped the four charges against suspended National Commissioner Fannie Masemola related to a police health contract on Tuesday. While the criminal proceedings against him have concluded, his return to the SAPS leadership now depends on… -
Diesel surpasses $6, Trump supports a ban on U.S. exports
Donald Trump expressed his support for a ban on U.S. diesel exports as prices have surpassed $6 per gallon and stock levels remain exceptionally low in the United States. -
SONEB: Appeal rejected, security market resumes
The ARMP dismissed Groupe S.L. Sécurité Privée's appeal against SONEB and lifted the suspension on lots 2 to 5 of a two-year security framework agreement. -
Sudan: Washington withholds Burhan’s visa ahead of UN, Khartoum appeals to Guterres
The United States had still not issued a visa for Abdel Fattah al-Burhan for the UN General Assembly as of Tuesday. Khartoum has appealed to Antonio Guterres, while sources link the visa blockage to a U.S. proposal for a 90-day… -
Iran: Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ the Islamic Republic without a deal
At the UN podium, Donald Trump threatened to 'annihilate' the Islamic Republic if no agreement is reached, while calling on states to increase the economic isolation of Tehran. -
Mali: More than 100 soldiers killed in Dioura, military does not disclose its losses
The toll from the September 10 assault on the Dioura camp has been revised to over 100 Malian soldiers killed. Reuters and AFP cite several corroborating sources, while the military acknowledges losses without disclosing numbers. -
Senegal: Pape Abdoulaye Touré case investigated for crimes against humanity
The Dakar public prosecutor has involved two investigative chambers in the case concerning political violence from 2021 to 2024. Several suspects have been arrested, including individuals linked to the Pape Abdoulaye Touré case, amid allegations classified as crimes against humanity. -
Senegal: Doctors to Strike for 48 Hours Due to Lack of Agreement
SAMES calls on doctors, pharmacists, and dentists to participate in a new national strike on September 23 and 24. The union states it has not achieved any concrete progress following its meeting with the Ministry of Health; emergency services will… -
Macky Sall loses legal battle in Paris against site challenging his UN candidacy
The Paris judicial court has rejected Macky Sall's requests to block nonamacky.org in France, a platform opposing his candidacy for the UN Secretary-General position. The September 9 ruling also dismisses his claim based on the right to image. -
In Sudan, the fall of the pound leads to business closures
The dollar is trading at around 7,400 to 7,500 Sudanese pounds on the parallel market after exceeding 8,400 last week. In several cities, traders have closed their businesses in response to price volatility, while the cost of basic goods has…
