Kenya's foreign trader crackdown sparks fear among migrant communities

Kenya's president orders a crackdown on foreigners running small businesses, amid accusations of xenophobia.

Africa: Ai and the Shrinking Career Ladder - Africa's New Employment Reality

[Daily Trust] Artificial intelligence, commonly called AI, and automated machines are no longer ideas for the distant future. In countries such as China and the United States, they are already changing how factories, hospitals, banks, supermarkets, warehouses and offices

When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?

Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?

Africa: NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone Back CyFrica 2026 as Nigeria's Leading Cybersecurity Summit Returns

[CyFrica] As Nigeria's digital economy accelerates towards an estimated $18.3 billion in 2026, the country is confronting an equally urgent challenge: protecting the digital infrastructure, data and financial ecosystems powering that growth.

Niger: Why Algeria has broken with its doctrine to get militarily involved in the Sahel

The decision to send an air force contingent to Niger on 30 August to help quell the attempted coup marks a major shift for Algiers, which has never sent troops beyond its borders on the continent. What has changed?

Sheff Utd sign experienced forward Ayew

Sheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.

Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns

Médecins Sans Frontières is urging world leaders to increase funding to help the millions who need aid.

Africa: Ballon d'Or 2026 - Full List of African Footballers Nominated

[Vanguard] Several African footballers have been nominated for awards at the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with players from Morocco, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire and Algeria featuring among the nominees.

Will Obasanjo’s presidential library escape Nigeria’s poor maintenance culture?

The immense Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library on 32-hectare grounds in South West Nigeria preserves the legacy of the former president. So why is the building in need of repair?

West Africa: Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Liberia

[Liberian Investigator] Published: September 7, 2026

Dangote, Sahara, Afriquia: Africa’s oil champions take on the majors

In a sector dominated by Western heavyweights, African groups – Aliko Dangote’s chief among them – are carving out a place for themselves. They are making inroads in refining, trading and distribution. But how far can they go?

Africa: Dominican Joheirry Mola Dominguez Crowned Miss World 2026

[Nile Post] The Dominican Republic's Joheirry Mola Dominguez has been crowned Miss World 2026, emerging from a field of 111 contestants at a spectacular finale held on Saturday, September 5, in Vietnam.

Man accused of triple murder in the UK admits gun charges in South Africa

A man is in court in South Africa two months after his wife and daughters are found dead in the UK.

Africa: Can Africa Take Ownership of the AU-Us Infrastructure Deal?

[ISS] Early momentum is real, but AU member states, private capital and wary US investors have yet to be brought on board.

Why Niger-Chad tensions are growing over armed groups and shifting alliances

The accusations levelled by a Nigerien army captain against senior Chadian officers, following the mutiny on 28 and 29 August in Niamey, have further strained already difficult relations between the two countries. Here is what you need to know.

Kenya’s $38.7bn infrastructure fund taps Centum’s James Mworia

After nearly two decades at Centum, James Mworia takes charge of Kenya’s ambitious National Infrastructure Fund. His challenge will be to deploy public capital commercially while attracting the private investment needed to meet its KSh5trn target.

Africa: All of Africa Today - September 8, 2026

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East Africa: New NBO2 Data Centre Strengthens Kenya's Bid to Become East Africa's Digital Hub

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has stepped up its ambitions to become East Africa's leading digital hub with the launch of the NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, expanding infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence, cloud computing, financial technology and regional

Africa: Mineral Beneficiation - a Pipedream of Prosperity in an Unequal Financial Architecture

[African Arguments] Since 2023, 14 African countries have introduced export restrictions on unprocessed critical minerals, requiring "local beneficiation" - or in-country processing and manufacturing - prior to export, and demanding technology and financing.

Africa: UN Backs Equal Earth Map in Africa-Led Push Against Mercator

[Daba Finance] The United Nations General Assembly backed a move toward world maps that show continents in their correct relative sizes, supporting an Africa-led campaign to reduce use of the Mercator projection. The resolution passed on September 4 with 164 countries voting in

Africa: A Child's First 5 Years Set Them Up for Life. African Study Explores How to Target Education Spending

[The Conversation Africa] The first five years of life lay an important foundation for children's future schooling, health and earnings. Yet over 77% (table 2) of children in sub-Saharan Africa don't have access to early childhood care and education. This places them at risk of

Africa: Jamaica Steps Up Slavery Reparations Campaign With Petition to King Charles III

[RFI] Jamaica is testing a new legal route in its long-running campaign for slavery reparations, asking Britain's monarch to put key questions before the Privy Council.

Lagos, Abidjan, Nairobi: What’s driving African stock markets’ exceptional returns?

The continent’s financial markets are outperforming the major global indices in 2026, with gains of up to 71%. Reforms, falling policy rates and mobile money explain the euphoria.