Audio By Vocalize Attackers wielding guns and machetes killed at least two dozen people in central Nigeria's Plateau state, survivors told AFP on Tuesday, the latest flare-up in a state plagued by recurring communal violence. …
Audio By Vocalize Attackers wielding guns and machetes killed at least two dozen people in central Nigeria's Plateau state, survivors told AFP on Tuesday, the latest flare-up in a state plagued by recurring communal violence. …
Coventry sign Nigeria striker Awoniyi from Forest By AFP August 17, 2026 11:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest runs with the ball during the pre-season friendly match betw …
… The government's handling of the protests and violence has been criticised by other African nations, notably Ghana and Nigeria which are not within the SADC grouping. …
… Ghana has akasa, while Nigeria has ogi, a fermented cereal paste.Fermented cereals can provide essential nutrients and may support metabolic and gut health. …
… It was a sad climax for Malawi, ranked 153rd in the world, who had reached the title decider with the Chawinga sisters, captain Tabitha and Temwa, scoring nine goals between them.Among those who saw Cameroon succeed after losing the 2004, 2014 and 2016 finals to Nigeria without s …
Audio By VocalizeChildren inspect debris washed ashore by the sea at the King's Palace damaged by coastal erosion in Ayetoro, Ondo State, on August 7, 2026. [AFP] The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes …
… Nigeria, Africa’s largest producer of palm oil, supports millions of smallholder producers across its oil palm value chain, while in Ghana the sector provides livelihoods for an estimated two million people through a mix of smallholder production, outgrower schemes and commercial …
… of Nations (WAFCON) after a 3-0 win against debutants Malawi in the final match played on Sunday, August 16 at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat Morocco.This is the first ever continental title for the West African giants who have qualified for three final and lost all to Nigeria …
… eir very first Women's AFCON finals and, at the start of the tournament, were ranked 153rd in the FIFA rankings - the lowest of the 16 teams competing in Morocco.Their underdog status was only reinforced by a ruthless draw as they landed in the 'group of death', alongside Nigeria …
Wafalme Stars head coach Gideon Tarus attributed Kenya's ninth-place finish at the 2026 CAVB African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunisia to players prioritizing individual talent over teamwork. Kenya had targeted a podium finish and World Cup qualification, but Tarus said some players focused on showcasing themselves to attract professional club opportunities rather than playing as a unit.
Wafalme Stars head coach Gideon Tarus attributed Kenya's ninth-place finish at the 2026 CAVB African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunisia to players prioritizing individual talent over teamwork. Kenya had targeted a podium finish and World Cup qualification, but Tarus said some players focused on showcasing themselves to attract professional club opportunities rather than playing as a unit.
Lamu's Bajuni community leader Shariff Omar said the community will reject the Sh2 trillion Dangote Oil Refinery if they are not fully involved and guaranteed benefits agreed for the host community.
President William Ruto toured the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, ahead of next week's groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Dangote East African Refinery in Lamu, Kenya. The Nigerian facility has a crude oil refining capacity of 700,000 barrels per day and produces more than 100 million litres of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel daily.
President William Ruto is set to begin a coastal region tour on Saturday and break ground for the $16 billion East Africa Refinery in Lamu, a joint project with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote. The refinery will process crude from Turkana County and supply refined petroleum products across East and Central Africa, with the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for September 30, 2026.
At the United Nations General Assembly, Tanzania and Rwanda have been commended for their efforts to combat maternal mortality. The article frames this praise through the personal story of a Kenyan man whose wife suffered life-threatening bleeding complications after childbirth.
President William Ruto's engagements at the UN General Assembly have produced investment and job opportunities, including a planned East Africa Refinery groundbreaking in Lamu on September 30 to process 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, and a $600 million clean cooking investment initiative.
An investigative NGO report found that dozens of Nigerian political elites siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from government over three decades and laundered it through purchasing 284 properties in the United States collectively worth around $271 million, linked to 61 current and former high-level Nigerian officials.
South Africa secured an unbeaten run through the 2026 Africa Netball Cup, beating Malawi 50-40 to book their place in the men's final. Kenya Net Kings face a do-or-die match against Eswatini on Wednesday.
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has warned Kenyan investors against relying on unverified information about the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO, which is regulated in Nigeria and has not been submitted to the CMA for approval. The regulator urged investors to independently verify offering documents, avoid payments or sharing personal information based on unverified communications, and conduct transactions only through licensed capital markets intermediaries.
Kenya's Capital Markets Authority warned investors that the Nigerian Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals IPO has not been submitted for approval under Kenya's regulatory framework. The warning followed President William Ruto's announcement that Kenya is ready to break ground on the proposed East Africa refinery in Lamu.
Nigeria's food and drug regulator reported that locally brewed alcoholic concoctions tainted with methanol killed 48 people and sickened 182 in three districts of southwestern Ondo state. Authorities arrested 15 people in connection with production and sale of the drink, locally known as "Monkey Tail."
Kenyan secondary school students often view migration as a path to "greener pastures," persuaded by social media portrayals of overseas prosperity. The SAFE-MIT initiative helps students question these assumptions by highlighting risks of irregular migration, trafficking, and misinformation through classroom activities and educational games.
Dangote Petroleum Refinery's $1.6 billion IPO opened in Nigeria on September 14 and is expected to become Africa's largest share sale, though Kenyan investors cannot currently subscribe through the Nairobi Securities Exchange. African exchanges including Kenya's NSE are discussing ways to allow investors in their respective markets to participate in the offer.
Thirty-seven suspected illegal gold miners died while in custody of a Nigerian paramilitary civil defence group in Minna, Niger state. Survivors recounted struggling to breathe in overcrowded cells, triggering rioting in the city where police opened fire to disperse crowds.
Seven locally rooted organisations in Kenya and Nigeria have been selected as programme partners under a five-year US$30 million partnership between the LEGO Foundation and Co-Impact aimed at strengthening education systems for children affected by conflict and crisis. The partners—Girl Child Network, Basic Needs Basic Rights, and Madrasa Early Childhood Programme in Kenya; and TaRL Africa, Common Heritage Foundation, Centre for Girls' Education, and Restoration of Hope Initiative in Nigeria—are predominantly women-led.
A columnist recounts a woman's remarks at a public forum in which she argued that Burundian nationals should be permitted to stay in Kenya, citing her multiethnic children as an example of why deportations would harm families.
The governor of Niger state said 37 people suspected of being illegal miners died while in custody of Nigeria's civil defence corps early Thursday. Police launched an investigation; the civil defence blamed disease, but an intelligence report suggested overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths.
Badminton Kenya has dispatched six athletes (three men and three women) to Entebbe, Uganda for the 2026 Africa AirBadminton Championships (September 16–19), which serves as a qualifier for the 2029 World Games in Karlsruhe, Germany. The team will then compete in the Zone 5 Regional Championships from September 20–22.
An opinion piece reflecting on mental health and suicide in Kenya, noting that at least four people die by suicide daily in Kenya and over 720,000 globally per year, while observing that people's struggles often remain invisible despite being surrounded by others.
Standard Chartered has launched a new investment platform in Kenya, the Signature Select Variable Capital Company (VCC), which gives eligible investors access to professionally managed global investment strategies and addresses wealth-transfer planning challenges.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched Africa's largest initial public offering, offering roughly 3% of his oil refinery to the public in a deal that could raise up to $2.1bn. The refinery, which started production in 2024, supplies more than 70% of Nigeria's energy consumption.
An opinion piece examines France's shifting engagement in the Sahel following its military withdrawal from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, citing unverified allegations of a "Phoenix operation" that allegedly sought to weaken Niger's military and leadership after France was expelled from the country in 2023.
Nigeria's National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and ordered a boycott of South African-hosted legislative activities following reports of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals, with the directive covering lawmakers, parliamentary committees, and National Assembly staff until further notice.
Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding over 100 American women of more than $6 million through online romance scams have been extradited from South Africa to the US. The men, allegedly linked to Black Axe organised crime network, face charges including wire fraud and money laundering.
Kenya's Competition Authority has approved Japanese brewer Asahi Group Holdings' acquisition of Diageo's controlling stake in East African Breweries, subject to conditions including that the merged entity reserve sufficient funds for liabilities and that at least 20 per cent of retail refrigeration space be reserved for non-EABL or non-Asahi branded products.
Social media users from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe have commended Kenya for protecting non-citizens and upholding unity, with many urging their governments to adopt Kenya's model of regional integration and hospitality. The praise followed Kenya's civil society, legal organizations, and citizens mobilizing online and offline to oppose xenophobic rhetoric targeting informal foreign traders and regional migrants.
South Africa will extradite six Nigerian nationals to the United States on Friday over allegations they defrauded more than 100 women of more than $6 million through online romance scams. The men are alleged members of an organized criminal network called Black Axe and were arrested in South Africa in 2021.
Nigeria's police chief Olatunji Disu said upcoming national polls in January will be safe and secure, despite violence, jihadist insurgency, and kidnapping crises that have historically marred elections and continue to affect vote participation in violence-wracked regions.
An opinion piece argues that xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa represent a departure from Pan-Africanism's founding principle that African people share a common history and destiny. The author contends that understanding the historical objectives of Pan-Africanism, particularly its identification of colonialism as the primary oppressor, is necessary to address the current wave of violence.
Brand AI, a Nairobi-based artificial intelligence platform founded by Santos Okottah, serves more than 38,000 businesses in over 100 countries and has launched a major update to expand beyond design into broader brand management. The company was founded after Okottah witnessed a newsroom branding error at Nation Media Group and now operates as a seven-member team from Nairobi, with the United States as its largest market.