'It's like a dog set loose on us' - fear over Kenya's crackdown on foreign traders (opens on the publisher’s site)
The authorities have struggled to contain the fallout, as frightened migrants flee the country.
Pan-Africa
Headlines from Pan-Africa, collected from that country's newsrooms. Every item links back to the publisher that reported it.
Pilot warned plane was going too fast before overshooting Miami runway, killing 5 (opens on the publisher’s site)
A pilot on board the Amazon cargo plane that overshot the runway in Miami on Sunday warned his co-pilot that they were going to fast as they approached for landing.
BRICS member states look to technology to help strengthen trade ties (opens on the publisher’s site)
The BRICS business forum kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, one day before India hosts the group’s annual summit. The focus of the forum was building more connected and resilient trade networks, with digital technology emerging as an important link between businesses.
Niger appoints new Chief of Staff of Armed Forces after foiled mutiny (opens on the publisher’s site)
Two weeks after a foiled mutiny attempted to oust him from power, the head of Niger’s military regime has appointed a new Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
Colossal energy brings veteran investor Warren Irwin on board as Africa strategy advances (opens on the publisher’s site)
Canadian explorer adds four decades of capital-markets and offshore investment experience as it targets upstream opportunities across Africa
Nigeria: Lagos Fashion Week Looks Beyond The Catwalk To Fashion's Future (opens on the publisher’s site)
[Bird Story Agency] A new coalition is challenging African fashion to turn its long traditions of repair, reuse and community production into a modern industrial strategy that keeps more jobs, knowledge and economic value on the continent.
Kenya: Kenya Rebuilds The Cotton Chain From Field To Fabric (opens on the publisher’s site)
[Bird Story Agency] Farmers are returning to cotton in coastal Kenya, while a new ginnery and one of the country's few surviving integrated textile mills are rebuilding links from field to factory.
AI agents hate CAPTCHA, too (opens on the publisher’s site)
An Anthropic cybersecurity report found that a Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart stumped a bot.
Silicon Valley-focused films take over Hollywood (opens on the publisher’s site)
Four movies about AI and Silicon Valley will compete this fall for theater goer dollars.
UMG and voice AI giant ElevenLabs launch AI-powered music platform (opens on the publisher’s site)
These licensing agreements are not only a way to shift AI music companies from the targets of lawsuits to paying customers for music, but also a bet that allowing fans to play with the tech may demystify it.
We have nothing to fear but AI fear itself (opens on the publisher’s site)
Blindly believing advocates who say AI could kill us means missing some real risks, like economic or societal destabilization as AI transforms how people work and communicate.
Athletic Club forward Williams retires from Ghana duty (opens on the publisher’s site)
Inaki Williams says the time has come to bring his journey with the Black Stars to an end four years after making his international debut.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reaffirms Reform Momentum, Brics Commitment At Finance Leaders' Meeting (opens on the publisher’s site)
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing economic reforms and contributing to BRICS' shared financial agenda, as its delegation participated in the Second BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting in Mumbai, India.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Host Mrs India Inc Season 7 (opens on the publisher’s site)
[263Chat] Zimbabwe has landed a major international spotlight after being named the official host country for Mrs India Inc Season 7, with Zimbabwe-based Flycristal Airways coming on board as the official sponsor in a partnership expected to deepen cultural, tourism and business ties between…
Zimbabwe: ZACC Arrests Chinese National in Major Lithium Smuggling Probe (opens on the publisher’s site)
[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested a director of Orequest (Pvt) Ltd over allegations that a syndicate smuggled more than 720 tonnes of unbeneficiated lithium ore out of Zimbabwe using fraudulent export documents.
Zimbabwe: Govt Admits No Impact Assessment Before Vendor Crackdown (opens on the publisher’s site)
[263Chat] The Zimbabwean government has admitted that it did not carry out an impact assessment to establish how many people's livelihoods would be affected by its operation to remove vendors from unauthorised trading areas.
Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round Second Leg Fixtures Provide Enticing Battles Across the Continent (opens on the publisher’s site)
[CAF] The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 First Preliminary Round moves into its decisive return legs this weekend, with clubs across the continent battling to keep alive their hopes of reaching the group stage.
Kenya: Mudavadi Dismisses Political Talk Over Kindiki's DP Position (opens on the publisher’s site)
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed political speculation over the position of Deputy President, insisting the seat is not vacant.
Gambia: Assembly Committee Warns Marine Protected Areas Face Illegal Fishing & Weak Oversight (opens on the publisher’s site)
[Foroyaa] The National Assembly's Select Committee on Environment, Sustainable Development and NGO Affairs has warned that weak enforcement, inadequate funding, institutional conflicts and illegal activities are undermining the management of coastal and marine protected areas of the country.
Togo: Togolese Journalist Kidnapped, Assaulted in a Case of Mistaken Identity (opens on the publisher’s site)
[CPJ] Dakar -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Togolese authorities to investigate the seizure and assault of journalist Roland Yaovi Kodjo, prosecute those responsible, and ensure journalists' safety, after armed men kidnapped Kodjo on September 5 and released him hours later after…
Africa: Rising Stars Set Ambitious Target for Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers (opens on the publisher’s site)
[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Buoyed by their debut at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt, the national under 20 football team want another chance at the continental showpiece.
Nigeria: Opay Shutdown - Arrested Woman Admits Sharing Unverified Notice (opens on the publisher’s site)
[Leadership] A woman arrested by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) for allegedly circulating a fake notice announcing the shutdown of OPay's operations has expressed regret, admitting that she failed to verify the information before sharing it.
Nigeria: Ex-Reps Minority Leader, Elumelu, Canvasses Grassroots Empowerment (opens on the publisher’s site)
[Leadership] Former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has urged political leaders to invest more in grassroots development, stressing that it is the surest way to promote self-reliance and sustainable development.
Nigeria: Ogun Releases N6.75bn for Gratuity, Additional Pension Benefits (opens on the publisher’s site)
[Premium Times] The Ogun State Head of Service said that N2.751 billion was released to pay gratuity to 432 beneficiaries, while another N4 billion was released for the payment of additional pension benefits to eligible retirees from July 2025 to date.