2026

50 stories

Monday Briefing: Sudan, DR Congo Crises Deepen as South Africa Votes and Dakar Hosts Africa's First Olympic Event

Our Monday roundup: El Fasher one year on, DR Congo's hunger and Ebola emergencies, South Africa's special votes and water crises, Tanzania's gas find, and Africa's historic sporting moments in Dakar and Kigali.

Nov 2, 2026 · 5 min

Fani-Kayode Presents Letters of Credence to South Africa's DIRCO, Officially Assumes Diplomatic Duties

Ambassador Femi Fani-Kayode has formally presented copies of his Letters of Credence to South Africa's Department of International Relations and Cooperation, marking the official start of his duties as Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa.

Oct 30, 2026 · 3 min

"No Illegality Justifies Xenophobia": Ambassador Fani Kayode Outlines Nigeria's Stance in South Africa

In his inaugural address to the Nigerian Union South Africa and the Nigerian Citizens in South Africa, High Commissioner Femi Fani Kayode condemned mob justice against Nigerians and called for mutual accountability.

Oct 29, 2026 · 4 min

The Global Power Matrix: Financial Elites, AI and Techno Nationalism, What It Means for Africa

As compute rivals capital as a source of global power, legacy finance, sovereign AI and faith are colliding. Here is what that means for Africa and how the continent can navigate toward prosperity.

Oct 15, 2026 · 8 min

Operation Blackout: FBI Signals Major Cybercrime Takedown, but West African Authorities Reclaim the Narrative

FBI Director Kash Patel reports 28 arrests and 120+ trafficked workers rescued in Ghana and Nigeria, as Accra and Abuja stress that the raids were nationally led.

Oct 14, 2026 · 5 min

Fani-Kayode Launches Scorched-Earth Offensive Against Atiku Abubakar in Explosive Two-Part Letter

In "A Final Word for a Diminishing Star," Femi Fani-Kayode revisits corruption allegations, political testimonies and alleged betrayals after a private WhatsApp clash with Atiku Abubakar.

Oct 12, 2026 · 6 min

Champion of International Law: South African Jurist Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Durban-born jurist Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law, from apartheid courts to Rwanda, the ICC and Gaza.

Oct 9, 2026 · 5 min

Durban and Soweto Violence: Home Affairs Withdraws Asylum Directive as Ramaphosa Backs Decision

Home Affairs has withdrawn its asylum directive after unrest in Durban and Soweto fuelled by disinformation over the ConCourt ruling. President Ramaphosa backed the decision.

Oct 9, 2026 · 6 min

Breaking the Bias: Can the African Union's New Credit Rating Agency Lower Africa's Borrowing Costs?

AfCRA launches in Port Louis, Mauritius, with South Africa's Dr Sifiso Falala as interim CEO. Can Africa's own credit rating agency cut borrowing costs?

Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min

IMF Data Shows Deepening Debt Pressures in Africa as Sudan, Senegal and Mozambique Top 2026 Rankings

IMF projections show Sudan, Senegal and Mozambique with public debt above 100% of GDP in 2026. What public debt means for Africa, and who is managing it well.

Oct 6, 2026 · 6 min

Ondo Air Tragedy: Air Force Names 25 Killed in ATR 42 Crash Near Igbokoda

The Nigerian Air Force has named the 25 crew and passengers killed in the ATR 42 crash near Igbokoda, Ondo State, and early reports of 32 dead explained.

Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min

US Ambassador Bozell Receives Third DIRCO Démarche as South Africa–US Relations Hit New Strain

DIRCO has issued a third démarche to US Ambassador Brent Bozell in nine months, as Washington presses Pretoria on Kill the Boer, BEE, mining rules and foreign policy.

Oct 5, 2026 · 4 min