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Eight people are now targeted in the investigation into an alleged network of illegal electricity reconnections within the municipality of Emfuleni, in Gauteng. The alleged damage approaches 10 million rand, while investigations continue.

The Quintet on Sudan is to conduct a good offices mission from September 8 to 10 in Khartoum, dedicated to direct political consultations with Sudanese actors.

Between milky white, silver gray, and pearly reflections, oyster nails are establishing themselves among the manicures of September 2026. Here is how to adopt this luminous trend without overdoing it.

NICON Insurance is facing a liquidation procedure following the cancellation of its license by the Nigerian regulator. The insurer is contesting the measure, while a hearing is scheduled for September 21 in Abuja.

The Olympic flame for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be lit on September 10 at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. It will arrive in Senegal on September 12 before a tour through the 14 regions.

The Ghanaian Minister of Foreign Affairs now reports four nationals dead in the context of the wave of xenophobic violence and harassment in South Africa. Accra continues its diplomatic and legal efforts following the evacuation of 1,964 people.

OpenAI will purchase dedicated computing capacity at two Firmus sites in Malaysia. The multi-year partnership makes OpenAI an anchor customer, while Firmus's total contracted capacity, across all clients, now exceeds 900 MW.

Australia is preparing a "Digital Duty of Care" bill that aims to give users greater control over their news feeds, including the ability to opt out of algorithmic recommendations. The legislation is set to be introduced this week.

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has asked his fans to support his music without attacking other artists, following a series of messages posted on social media on September 7, 2026.

The week promises to be eventful astrologically, with Mercury entering Libra, Venus in Scorpio, and a New Moon in Virgo on the night of September 10 to 11. Here are the main trends sign by sign, to be read as…

Security in Nigeria mobilized 7,062 operations in July and August 2026. The ONSA states that 777 hostages were released, 354 suspects arrested, and 1,487 insurgents neutralized during this period.

Disinformation in Africa is becoming a major public health issue: more than 80 people have been killed since October 2025 following false accusations of "genital organ theft." Africa CDC aims to structure the detection and response to rumors through BIIM.

Six people were injured on Tuesday, September 8, in a Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv, just hours after the departure of American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

The risk of fire in Australia will be above normal this spring in several regions, against a backdrop of local drought, heavy fuel loads, and a strong El Niño event.

After extended routines and the accumulation of products, beauty in 2026 puts the skin barrier back at the center. The idea: to cleanse gently, hydrate, protect from the sun, and avoid overloading already irritated skin.

Benin is among the eight pilot countries testing a demographic dividend monitoring platform in Abidjan, ahead of validation aimed at preparing for its wider deployment.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has processed 1.66 million applications since the launch of the portal in May 2024 and disbursed 355.87 billion nairas in student loans. The fund now says it is facing demand exceeding forecasts.

At least 73 people, including women and children, have been injured in a series of attacks claimed by the Houthis against several cities in Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh-led coalition promises military measures in response to this new escalation.

Yemi Alade is preparing her comeback with a self-titled album. The Nigerian star has set the release of "It’s Yemi Alade" for September 11, 2026, following several singles and a new video with Don Jazzy.

In the 2026 school year, urban hiking brings brisk walking back into fashion. In Cotonou, this simple practice can be incorporated into daily life with a few common-sense precautions.

A video shared on Monday, September 7, shows Steph the Model proposing to Emma Dobré. The clip, quickly picked up in the Ivorian showbiz scene, puts the producer back at the center of celebrity news.

Fatima Koné's journey at Miss World 2026 ended in the first round of the final in Vietnam. The Ivorian representative did not make it into the Top 40, while the Dominican Joheirry Mola won the world crown.

In a clip from Femi Babs TV that went viral on September 7, the Nollywood star spoke emotionally about his connection with Pete Edochie and the pain caused by the loss of several co-actors. The veteran responded with a simple…

Ivorian rapper Himra tops the Apple Music Côte d’Ivoire chart for the week of September 7, 2026, with nine tracks or collaborations among the top ten positions, according to the Soundcharts report.

Nigeria places six major stocks — Aradel Holdings, Dangote Cement, FirstHoldCo, GTCO, MTN Nigeria, and Zenith Bank — in the FTSE Frontier 50 effective September 21, 2026, marking a new phase in its return to the frontier markets universe.

Mistral AI has raised 3 billion euros in a Series D round at a post-money valuation exceeding 21 billion euros. Samsung is leading the operation, with the Scaleup Europe Fund and PSG Equity as co-lead investors.

Arthur Fils will not compete in Canada–France in the Davis Cup on September 18 and 19 in Quebec. The Frenchman, ranked No. 11 in the world, wants to conduct a thorough assessment before resuming training after a physically demanding season.

Ariana Grande blew a kiss to Ricky Alvarez in the montage closing her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Ten years after their first relationship, the couple now publicly acknowledges their reunion.

On TikTok, women film their partners pronouncing difficult words. Behind the game, a more serious question arises: when does a couples’ test become humiliating?

After four appearances in La Liga and 83 minutes played, Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé could make his first start with Real Madrid this Tuesday in the Champions League against Inter Milan.