Africa

• BBC News2026-09-29✓ Read

  The journalist who became king in Uganda

  Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni.

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• Africa | The Guardian2026-09-29✓ Read

  The Guardian view on Morocco’s election: hosting a World Cup will not placate a disillusioned generation | Editorial

  Editorial: A year after mass protests demanding a change in political priorities, gen Z opted out of last week’s poll en masse

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• NYT > World > Africa2026-09-29✓ Read

  Why the U.S. Is Imposing New Visa Restrictions on South Africa

  The Trump administration announced new visa restrictions on the country days after receiving a letter that South African officials had hoped would bring down the temperature.

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• BBC News2026-09-29✓ Read

  Son of Zambian bishop detained in post-election raid fears for his father's safety

  Trevor Mwamba was detained last month with other opposition figures and charged with treason, his son says.

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• Middle East & Africa2026-09-29✓ Read

  Analysing Africa newsletter: The war everyone saw coming

  Ethiopia’s latest civil war did not begin in a vacuum, writes Tom Gardner, our Africa correspondent

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• Africa | The Guardian2026-09-29✓ Read

  Murdered for their eyes: people with albinism living in terror in Madagascar

  The country is struggling to address a rise in attacks, with a record 13 people – mostly children – killed this year for body parts, which some believe can bring good fortune

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• NYT > World > Africa2026-09-29✓ Read

  Denée Benton and Patina Miller Help Give ‘School Girls’ a Broadway Glow-Up

  Jocelyn Bioh’s breakthrough 2017 play about cliques and colorism is just as funny — and devastating — with a sharp ensemble and direction by Whitney White.

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• BBC News2026-09-28✓ Read

  Journalist to be crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute

  Kijanangoma is being crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.

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• Middle East & Africa2026-09-28✓ Read

  Artificial intelligence is coming for Israel’s voters

  Governments and voters elsewhere should be watching

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• Africa | The Guardian2026-09-28✓ Read

  DRC politician beaten to death after radio appearance about Ebola outbreak

  Marie-Celestin Karondwa was attacked on Sunday after promoting measures to prevent spread of disease, his party says

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• AllAfrica News2026-09-28✓ Read

  Zimbabwe: MSD Warns of Heavy Rains, Lightning and Strong Winds

  [263Chat] The country is expected to experience widespread rainfall and thunderstorms from Tuesday to Thursday with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warning of localised heavy downpours, lightning and strong winds.

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• AllAfrica News2026-09-28✓ Read

  Namibia: Anti-Graft Body Summons Airports Boss

  [Namibian] THE Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey Uirab for questioning amid mounting scrutiny over procurement and governance irregularities

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• AllAfrica News2026-09-28✓ Read

  South Africa: At Least 27 People Killed in Separate South African Mass Shootings

  [Premium Times] Some residents of the community have attributed the violence to competition over the control of the illicit gold mining trade between powerful gangs.

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• AllAfrica News2026-09-28✓ Read

  Africa CDC Welcomes Increased UK Support to Ebola Response

  [Africa CDC] Africa CDC welcomes the United Kingdom Government's decision to increase its support to the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, bringing its total commitment to £78.7 million.

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• AllAfrica News2026-09-28✓ Read

  Africa CDC Extends Condolences to President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the People of Tanzania

  [Africa CDC] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has learned with deep sadness of the passing of Mr Hafidh Ameir, First Gentleman of the United Republic of Tanzania and husband of H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

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• AllAfrica News2026-09-28✓ Read

  Emergency Funding Alone Is Insufficient to End Bundibugyo Virus

  [Africa CDC] As the September 2026 UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response approaches the global health architecture is under spotlight. Currently characterized by fragmentation, duplication, misaligned priorities, competition, gaps in financing, and persistent power imbalances, it is hoped a reform on the architecture will help effectively respond to outbreaks in the world.

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• AllAfrica News2026-09-28✓ Read

  When Ebola Strikes, HIV Care Cannot Stop

  [Africa CDC] As the Democratic Republic of the Congo responds to the Ebola outbreak in Ituri, there are growing concerns about people living with HIV missing their regular care and treatment.

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• AllAfrica News2026-09-28✓ Read

  Health Experts and Researchers Invited to Share Knowledge Through Continental Hub

  [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is calling on researchers, healthcare practitioners, policymakers and national public health institutes across the continent to join its Africa Health Knowledge Hub and contribute research, guidance and policies to strengthen evidence-based public health decision-making in Africa.

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• AllAfrica News2026-09-28✓ Read

  Africa CDC Welcomes U.S. Convened G20+ Ebola Meeting and Calls for United Action, Faster Delivery and Full Transparency

  [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes the leadership of the United States in convening the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting on Accelerating Collective Action to Defeat Ebola, to be held on 23 September 2026 in New York, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.

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• AllAfrica News2026-09-28✓ Read

  Africa CDC and Geneva Learning Foundation Partner to Strengthen Immunisation

  [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa and Geneva -- A new partnership between the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) aims to strengthen immunisation across Africa by connecting continental priorities with frontline health workers and bringing their experience and local solutions into decision-making.

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