In Madagascar, families cut food budgets ahead of the new school year
The new school year is set to begin on 4 September in Madagascar. According to PressAfrik, some families say they have to reduce their food spending to cover back-to-school costs.
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Madagascar: Sakalava celebrate fitampoha with King Toera’s skull
The Sakalava people are holding the fitampoha in Madagascar this week, a ritual bathing ceremony for royal relics. The 2026 edition marks the return of King Toera’s skull among these relics, 128 years after its absence.
Off Dakhla, 201 migration candidates intercepted, including 18 Senegalese
A boat that left Gambia and was heading for the Canary Islands was intercepted 185 kilometres southwest of Dakhla by the Royal Moroccan Navy. Authorities reported that 201 people were on board, including 18 Senegalese nationals.
Kenya: Strike disrupts traffic at several airports
Industrial action involving air traffic controllers and other sector employees disrupted operations at several Kenyan airports. In Nairobi and Mombasa, flights were delayed or rescheduled, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
In Lesotho, more men are training as midwives
In Lesotho, a growing number of men are choosing to train as midwives. Their presence is helping provide care in rural clinics facing staff shortages and reduce perinatal mortality.
Russia says it helped repel attempted coup in Niger
Russia says it helped repel an attempted coup in Niger, according to a BBC Afrique report. The information provided does not specify the circumstances of the attack or the nature of the assistance mentioned.
Ceuta crisis: Pedro Sánchez rules out involvement by Moroccan authorities
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has ruled out any involvement by Moroccan authorities in the Ceuta crisis. The crossing has left at least 91 people dead according to official figures, while Moroccan NGOs put the death toll higher.
In Madagascar, families cut food spending ahead of the new school year
The new school year is set to begin on 4 September in Madagascar. With only days to go, many parents are looking for ways to raise enrolment fees and buy school supplies.
Gaza: South Africa accuses Israel of failing to comply with ICJ orders
On 25 August, South Africa submitted a new report to the International Court of Justice on the situation in Gaza. Pretoria accuses Israel of failing to comply with orders issued by the Hague-based court.
Algeria: President Tebboune wants to enforce the death penalty against arsonists after deadly fires
Following severe forest fires in eastern and northern Algeria, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune wants the death penalty to be enforced against those responsible for deliberate fires. The official toll stands at least 12 dead.
Libya: Agreement sets elections within 24 months
Libya’s main stakeholders have signed a roadmap in Tripoli aimed at ending the country’s political deadlock. The text provides for presidential and parliamentary elections to be held within 24 months.
Central African Republic: Closure of Zamboï Gold Site Hits Local Economy
Following the deadly collapse on 18 August in Zamboï, in Nana-Mambéré, authorities have kept the gold mining site closed. The suspension is directly affecting the economy of this town on the Cameroonian border.
Libya: UN-brokered agreement seeks to revive prospects for elections
Representatives from eastern and western Libya reached an agreement in Tripoli under United Nations auspices. The text aims to advance the organisation of national elections, subject to the reunification of the country’s two governments.
Nigeria: Opposition seeks common strategy for 2027 presidential election
A summit of opposition forces opens in Abuja on Monday, August 31, at the initiative of the G-100. The meeting is expected to lay the groundwork for cooperation against incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, although no single candidate has yet been selected.
Gabon: Ten years after the 2016 post-election crisis, victims demand truth and justice
Ten years after the violence that followed the disputed announcement of Ali Bongo’s re-election in 2016, the true toll of the events remains unknown. Since the change of regime in 2023, victims have spoken out more freely, but their demands for truth and justice have received little consideration.
Niger: Niamey returns to relative calm after foiled mutiny
Two days after a foiled mutiny, the Nigerien capital experienced another relatively calm night. The clashes involving rebel soldiers and the presidential guard could nevertheless leave a lasting mark on the military.
Gabon: ten years after the 2016 post-election crisis, France’s role remains under question
The crisis that followed Ali Bongo’s disputed re-election in 2016 remains marked by an unconfirmed human toll. Complaints concerning France’s role during that period are still under investigation in Paris.
Cheikh Niang represents Senegal at AU conflict prevention summit in Luanda
Cheikh Niang, Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad, represented Senegal in Luanda at an extraordinary African Union session on conflict prevention and resolution. African leaders are examining texts aimed at strengthening the continent’s peace and security architecture.
Mali-Algeria: Dialogue Resumes After Fifteen Months of Diplomatic Crisis
Mali and Algeria have begun moving closer after fifteen months of diplomatic crisis. The return of ambassadors, the reopening of airspace and Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga’s visit to Algiers signal a thaw, despite persistent disputes.