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South Africa’s official unemployment rate climbed to 33.6 percent in the second quarter of 2026, leaving 8.5 million people without work.

Chawinga sisters fire underdogs Malawi into the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with comfortable 3-1 semi-final victory over Algeria on Wednesday.

Voting underway in Zambia’s general elections where President Hichilema is seeking a second term amid economic challenges and rising frustration over the cost of living.

Niger convened a roundtable in Niamey on Tuesday, bringing together public actors, development partners, civil society and traditional and religious authorities to discuss strengthening social cohesion and consolidating peace.

Ghana’s Minister of Food and Agriculture, Mr. Eric Opoku, has launched a GH¢100 million agricultural fund to support the government’s agricultural transformation agenda.

Religious leaders are accused of presenting alleged healing claims as established medical facts.

A former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has called on the judiciary and political parties across Africa to strengthen democratic institutions and protect the will of the people.

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that 36 ships with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tincan Island port in Lagos.

Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening security and escort on the main trade corridors linking the two countries, the Defence ministries of the two countries announced.

South African police said 14 suspected illegal miners were killed when a mine dump site collapsed on Monday night.