Africa – Page 9 – Omanghana

Mali’s military says its troops and Russian allies regained control of the northern city of Kidal on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, following the withdrawal of Tuareg-led separatist forces. The troops advanced from Anéfis and entered the city at about 1 p.m. local time, reportedly encountering no armed resistance in the centre. The takeover followed several […]

Zimbabwe’s central bank is negotiating with NPCI International Payments Ltd to modernize its digital payments network, aiming to make transactions faster and more affordable. The proposed partnership, reported on October 5, 2026, would connect banks, mobile-money operators and fintech companies through infrastructure based on India’s Unified Payments Interface. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mushayavanhu […]

Kenyan households are facing mounting pressure from rising food prices, with annual food inflation reaching 9.5% in September 2026 as weather-related supply disruptions and higher distribution costs weigh on the market. Figures from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics show that overall annual inflation stood at 6.8%. Transport costs rose by 15.6%, while housing, water, […]

Ethiopian federal troops and allied Tigray Peace Force fighters regained control of Mekelle over the October 3–4 weekend after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front withdrew from the regional capital. The advance followed the recapture of the city’s main airport and marked a significant setback for the TPLF-led opposition alliance, which launched an offensive against federal […]

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took the oath of office on Monday, October 5, 2026, beginning a new five-year term as his government confronts renewed fighting and deteriorating relations with neighboring Eritrea. The ceremony took place before the House of Peoples’ Representatives in Addis Ababa during the opening session of Ethiopia’s seventh parliamentary term. His […]

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared three days of national mourning following an Air Force aircraft crash in Ondo State that claimed the lives of all 32 people on board. The directive, announced on Monday, October 5, 2026, requires national flags to fly at half-mast across the country in Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]

South African financial services group Sanlam has proposed buying the remaining minority shares in Santam for R505 each in cash, in a transaction that could end the insurer’s 62-year listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Announced on October 5, 2026, the proposed acquisition is valued at approximately R16 billion. Sanlam already owns 62.7% of Santam […]

Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Monday, October 5, 2026, as the two countries sought to strengthen cooperation in security, innovation and business. The visit marked Wadagni’s first official bilateral engagement with Macron since his inauguration on May 24, coming just over four months into his presidency. […]

Kenya’s Port of Lamu has recorded its largest single-vessel container operation after the Iranian-flagged MV Hamouna discharged approximately 5,200 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). The 366-metre vessel arrived from China on Saturday, October 3, 2026, carrying about 14,500 TEUs. The operation marked the first time a vessel had discharged more than 5,000 TEUs at a Kenyan […]

The University of Sunderland is preparing to reduce its annual operating budget by £40 million ($53 million) as stricter UK immigration rules and a sharp rise in student visa refusals weaken international recruitment. Chief Financial Officer Ben Dale told staff that the university must be operating on a budget £40 million lower by September 2027. […]

Malian Army Says It Has Retaken Kidal After Rebel Withdrawal

Zimbabwe Seeks Indian Payments Partnership to Cut Transfer Costs

Kenya’s Food Inflation Hits 9.5% as Weather Shocks and Transport Costs Squeeze Households

Ethiopian Forces Retake Mekelle as Deadly Fighting Continues Across Tigray

Abiy Ahmed Sworn In for New Five-Year Term Amid Conflict and Regional Tensions

Tinubu Declares Three Days of National Mourning After Air Force Crash Kills 32

Sanlam Proposes R16 Billion Santam Buyout, Paving Way for Stock Market Exit

Benin’s Wadagni Meets Macron as France Advances €23 Billion Africa Investment Drive

Lamu Port Sets Kenyan Record After MV Hamouna Discharges 5,200 TEUs

University of Sunderland Plans £40m Annual Cuts as Visa Refusals Hit International Recruitment

Why Jesus Was Baptized Despite Being Without Sin

Is Serving in Church a Calling, an Obligation, or Both?

Mahama Warns of Growing Drone and Digital Warfare Threats Across Africa