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South Africa: Washington loses patience with Ramaphosa and bets on Mbeki
Tensions between Pretoria and Washington have reached a new level. The U.S. ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, stated that the United States has lost patience with Cyril Ramaphosa and presented former president Thabo Mbeki as the best… -
Two Russian billionaires removed from sanctions list as EU extends measures for nearly 3,000 targets for three years
The European Union has removed Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list while extending measures against nearly 3,000 other individuals and entities linked to Russia for three years. The compromise has sparked anger in Kiev. -
Nigeria: Nearly 700 captives according to residents, anger rises near Benin
In Borgu, residents estimate that 600 to nearly 700 people remain captive one month after the August 21 attacks. A protest in New Bussa demanded their release on Monday, near the Benin border. -
University Orientation in Benin: Imminent Deadline for Non-Scholarship High School Graduates to Choose Fields on Apresmonbac Platform
The countdown has begun for the end of paid registrations at Benin’s public universities. .According to an official statement from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, candidates have until Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 11:59 pm to submit… -
Alibaba accelerates despite U.S. restrictions with a chip three times more powerful
Alibaba unveiled the Zhenwu V900 on Tuesday, an artificial intelligence chip touted as three times more powerful than its previous generation. The Chinese group also aims to train a model with up to 10,000 billion parameters and increase its global… -
Savè: ARMP approves security contract worth 40.8 million FCFA
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority rejected SAFE SECURITY's appeal and lifted the suspension of the security contract for the Savè town hall, provisionally awarded to GA SÉCURITÉ for 40.78 million FCFA including tax. -
Lake Chad: 11 fishermen killed, army claims to have shot down nine assailants
Seven men and four women were among the victims of the dawn assault near Ngouboua, in an area frequently targeted by Boko Haram. -
Trump’s approval rating falls to 32%, cost of living weighs heavily
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32%, the lowest level recorded in Reuters/Ipsos polls. Only 17% of Americans approve of his handling of the cost of living, while his support among Republicans has dropped by nine points in a… -
Nigeria: Wike will “never” support Uzodimma for Senate leadership
Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, intensifies his standoff with several APC governors by directly targeting Hope Uzodimma. He asserts that he will not support the Imo governor for the Senate presidency after the 2027 elections. -
Burkina Faso: Nearly 300 Nanga Armored Vehicles Produced, Traoré Refuses to Disclose Factory
Ibrahim Traoré stated that nearly 300 Nanga armored vehicles have been produced or adapted in Burkina Faso since November 2025. The head of state said that Faso Armored will remain out of public view for reasons of national security. -
Seoul seeks to ease sanctions if Pyongyang freezes its nuclear program
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes easing U.S. sanctions in exchange for a freeze on North Korea's nuclear program. Seoul estimates that Pyongyang could already produce between 10 and 20 nuclear weapons per year. -
Senegal: 200 MW offline, Senelec aims for normalcy by Thursday
Power outages affecting Senegal are linked to several simultaneous failures, including the unavailability of approximately 200 MW at Karpowership. Senelec hopes to restore the situation by Thursday, contingent on the successful completion of repairs. -
Kenya: Two conflicting rulings on Uhuru Kenyatta’s right to lead a party
The High Court of Kenya invalidated on Monday, September 21, provisions that prevented a former president from leading a party and allowed for the reduction of their benefits. The ruling directly alters Uhuru Kenyatta's situation, coming one week after an… -
Trump seeks to buy Belarusian potash at a lower price than Canadian supplies
Donald Trump says he is negotiating a significant purchase agreement with Minsk to reduce potash costs for American producers. The initiative follows the easing of sanctions on Belaruskali, in a market where Canada largely dominates U.S. supplies. -
At 82, Museveni envisions living to 100 to promote African unity
In a message released after his birthday, the Ugandan president links his personal horizon of 18 years to three pan-African goals: a common market, strategic security, and political rapprochement. -
In Lubumbashi, president of the High Court of Katanga killed at home
Vincent Mwana Mulenda, president of the High Court of Katanga, died following an armed attack at his home in Lubumbashi. The Congolese Minister of Justice has announced an investigation. -
Tunisia: at least 11 protesters arrested after march for Soumoud
Lawyers and activists report at least 11 arrests following the September 19 march in Tunis supporting four members of the Soumoud Flotilla detained since March. Three major Tunisian organizations are calling for the release of the protesters. -
“No one is in charge,” ADC questions absence of Tinubu and Shettima
The Nigerian opposition is questioning the functioning of the government during the simultaneous absence of Bola Tinubu, who is extending his stay in Europe, and Kashim Shettima, who has gone to New York for the UN General Assembly. -
Trump bans three media outlets, five major networks suspend shared video coverage
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have taken legal action after being excluded from the White House. In response, the five members of the television pool have suspended shared video coverage of presidential events. -
Gabon: Oligui Nguema threatens to reshuffle ministers covering corruption
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema warns that ministers who cover up corruption, participate in it, or fail to achieve expected results may be reshuffled without delay. -
Alabuga could supply enough materials to produce an additional 28,000 Russian drones per year
Internal Rosatom documents outline a new carbon fiber line producing 500 tons per year in Tatarstan. An expert estimates this volume sufficient for the cells of 28,000 additional drones, representing a potential increase of 78%. -
Cotonou Port: SOPEF ET FILS’ appeal rejected by ARMP
The ARMP rejected SOPEF ET FILS' appeal against its exclusion from a computer market at the Autonomous Port of Cotonou, despite an offer that was 63.39 million FCFA excluding taxes lower than the provisional award amount. -
Dangote plans to shift over $10 billion from steel to electricity
Aliko Dangote plans to redirect over $10 billion towards electricity in Africa over the next three to four years, potentially abandoning his steel project. -
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan, Kabul vows to respond
Islamabad claims to have killed 28 militants in three strikes. The UN confirms the deaths of three civilians in Afghanistan, where the Taliban denounce a violation of sovereignty and promise a response. -
Benin: Competition Authority remains unestablished more than a year after its decree
The National Competition Authority has yet to be established in Benin, more than a year after the decree issued on July 30, 2025, which outlined its organization and missions. -
Gabon plans to raise 1,144 billion FCFA abroad as investment declines
The Gabonese budget proposal for 2027 plans to raise 1,144.1 billion FCFA from international markets. At the same time, debt financial charges are expected to increase by nearly 37%, while budget investment will decline by 110.7 billion FCFA. -
Cameroon: Four journalists released after five days in custody over glasses
Detained while covering an official event in Yaoundé, four Cameroonian journalists were released on Monday after five days in custody. The initial suspicion involved the disappearance of the minister's glasses, which were later found in his vehicle, according to a… -
In China, Xi’s closest military ally expelled for ‘disloyalty’
Zhang Youxia, long regarded as Xi Jinping's closest military ally, has been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party and the military alongside Liu Zhenli. Beijing accuses them of disloyalty, corruption, and abuse of power. -
Benin: Former Mediator staff transferred to CES, assignments yet to be determined
A decision signed on August 31, 2026, transfers staff from the former administration of the Mediator of the Republic to the Economic and Social Council. Their functional redeployment still depends on the CES's administrative regulations. -
DRC: Mutamba sentenced to 10 years accuses Tshisekedi’s entourage of conspiracy
In a letter dated September 20, the former Congolese Minister of Justice contests his second conviction in a year, denounces a "political-judicial conspiracy," and directly implicates collaborators of Félix Tshisekedi.
