Zimbabwe:   Nation Experiences Solar Eclipse For the Second Consecutive Year

The Herald, 2 September 2016

Zimbabwe yesterday experienced a partial solar eclipse at 9:40am for the second consecutive year. Read more »

Nigeria:   Nigerians Troop Out En Masse for Eclipse

Vanguard, 2 September 2016

Since May 20, 1947, when people in Nigeria witnessed total darkness for a few minutes in the afternoon during the eclipse of that year, many Nigerians have always looked forward to… Read more »

Nigeria:   Stargazers Thrilled As Cloudy Sky Mars Solar Eclipse in Lagos

Guardian, 2 September 2016

The much-awaited partial solar eclipse also known as annular eclipse, finally occurred yesterday as predicted. Stargazers in different parts of the country were yesterday treated… Read more »

Africa:   Solar Eclipse 'Visits' Tanzania

Daily News, 2 September 2016

The annular solar eclipse, which was fully witnessed yesterday in Rujewa and Wanging'ombe in Mbeya and Njombe regions respectively, attracted thousands of Tanzanians and… Read more »

Nigeria:   Eclipse - NASRDA Boss Urges Funding of Space Technology

Leadership, 2 September 2016

The Director General of National Space Research and Development Agency(NASRDA) Prof Saidu Mohammed has called for more funds to be voted on space technology due to its many… Read more »

Africa:   Teachers Use Spectacle of Solar Eclipse to Teach Students

New Times, 2 September 2016

The display of solar eclipse presented an amazing educative session for students from various schools in Kigali who gathered at the University of Rwanda's College of Education,… Read more »

Rwanda:   Solar Eclipse Visible in Rwanda

New Times, 1 September 2016

An unfolding partial eclipse of the sun can currently be viewed in Rwanda with a better view expected in the coming hours. Read more »

Seychelles:   Seychelles' Residents Can Observe Partial Solar Eclipse Thursday Afternoon (But Be Careful!)

Seychelles News Agency, 1 September 2016

Residents and visitors in Seychelles on Thursday will be able to see an annular solar eclipse, though precautions should be taken so eyes aren't damaged by looking at the sun. Read more »

Tanzania:   Let's Get Ready for Annular Solar Eclipse Today

Daily News, 1 September 2016

Tanzania goes into history today as it experiences annular solar eclipse, a rare natural phenomenon where a big ring of fire will cover the skies. Read more »

Tanzania:   World 'Moves' to Tanzania to Witness Solar Eclipse

Daily News, 1 September 2016

Tanzanias and other international visitors will today witness the annular solar eclipse that will be witnessed in Rujewa and Wang'ing'ombe in Mbeya and Njombe regions respectively. Read more »

Nigeria:   Don't Watch Eclipse With Naked Eyes, Official Warns

Daily Trust, 31 August 2016

An educationist, Mr Olajide Olunoiki, on Wednesday warned Lagos residents to avoid watching the annular eclipse of the sun with naked eyes on Thursday. Read more »

Africa:   Rwanda to Witness Solar Eclipse Today

New Times, 1 September 2016

Today Rwanda is expected to be among the African and Middle East countries to view a major celestial event that has amazed people since ancient times- the solar eclipse-, experts… Read more »

Africa:   Bongo Movies Stars to Witness Solar Eclipse

Daily News, 30 August 2016

THE Annular solar eclipse in the southern highlands of the country will be witnessed by 15 celebrities on September 1 in Rujewa, Mbarali District in Mbeya Region. Read more »

Tanzania:   Solar Eclipse Expected to Attract Tourists

Daily News, 28 August 2016

The Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB) has encouraged members of the public to travel to Njombe and Mbeya regions to witness the annual solar eclipse set to occur on September 1st, this… Read more »

Nigeria:   State to Experience Annular Eclipse On September 1

Guardian, 17 August 2016

Nigeria is set to experience an annular solar eclipse that will be visible all over the country with different degrees of totality on September 1, 2016, even as astronomers in the… Read more »

Nigeria:   NASRDA Predicts Solar Eclipse On September 1

Vanguard, 18 August 2016

The National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA has predicted the occurrence of eclipse of the sun across the country on September 1. Read more »