September 18
Congo-Brazzaville: Congo's Ebola Epidemic May Have Gone Undetected for Months
DW
The deadliest Ebola outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have begun months before it was first declared in May. Read more »
September 17
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 17, 2026 [press review]
allAfrica
Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills at Least 60 Read more »
Angola: Angola Commemorates the Father of National Independence
ANGOP
Angola today, 17 September, marks the Day of the Founder of the Nation and National Hero, a date dedicated to honouring António Agostinho Neto, the first President of… Read more »
Central Africa: Instant Payments Outpace Central Africa's Anti-Money Laundering Controls [analysis]
ISS
The region has joined an African cross-border payment system built for speed and trade - but it could accelerate financial crime. Read more »
September 16
Africa: All of Africa Today - September 16, 2026 [press review]
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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Protests Tshisekedi Constitutional Plans
allAfrica
Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo used tear gas and arrested protesters as demonstrations were held in several cities against President Felix Tshisekedi's plans to… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Eyes Nuclear Tech to Improve Agriculture
New Times
The governement is exploring the use of nuclear and isotopic techniques to improve agricultural productivity, food safety and resilience to climate change, Minister of State for… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Ebola Outbreak Slows in Parts of DR Congo but Crisis Remains Severe
RFI
Ebola infections are slowing in parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo four months into the outbreak, but cases are climbing fast in North Kivu and the World Health… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: Facebook, TikTok Shut Down in Equatorial Guinea After VP Corruption Video
Leadership
Facebook and TikTok have been inaccessible in Equatorial Guinea for more than two weeks following the circulation of a video accusing the country's vice-president, Teodoro Nguema… Read more »
West Africa: West and Central Africans Support Women's Autonomy and Sexuality Education, but Are Divided On Contraceptive Access and Abortion
Afrobarometer
Majorities say women should be able to make their own choices regarding marriage and childbearing. Read more »
Angola: Adolescent Fertility Rate Falls to 27 Percent in Angola
ANGOP
The adolescent fertility rate in Angola fell from 34.5% to 27% between 2015-2016 and 2023-2024, according to a report by the National Statistics Institute (INE). Read more »
Angola: Angolan and São Tomé and Príncipe Ambassadors Strengthen Coordination
ANGOP
The ambassadors of Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe to Morocco, José Filipe and Luís Guilherme D'Oliveira Viegas, respectively, on Wednesday in… Read more »
Angola: Angola Supreme Court President Calls for Action Against Judicial Delays
ANGOP
The President of the Supreme Court and of the High Council of the Judiciary (CSMJ), Norberto Sodré João, on Wednesday in Luanda called for greater speed in the… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Takes Part in Debate On Reparative Justice
ANGOP
Angolan President João Lourenço took part on Wednesday in a virtual meeting of the Global Advisory Council on Reparative Justice, which placed slavery and its… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Protests Against Tshisekedi's Proposed Constitutional Changes Met With Arrests, Death
New Times
Opposition supporters stormed the streets in several cities across DR Congo on Tuesday, September 15, against proposed constitutional changes, with local reports indicating arrests… Read more »
Rwanda: Rubavu - Official Warns of Trafficking Risks Among Men
New Times
The Ministry of Justice has issued a warning over rising human trafficking cases, with men now surpassing women as primary targets. Read more »
Rwanda: Beninese President Visits Rwanda, Holds Talks With Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, September 16, hosted his Beninese counterpart Romuald Wadagni, who is in Rwanda for a two-day official visit, his first to the country since… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Opposition Condemns Violence At Protests Over Constitutional Changes
RFI
Despite being authorised, an opposition protest in Kinshasa was cut short on Tuesday after clashes broke out and police dispersed demonstrators. The march was part of nationwide… Read more »
Rwanda: Breaking the Silence Around Sexual and Reproductive Health
New Times
Alexa Gabriella Mugisha spent years believing that the severe pain she experienced during her periods was normal. Read more »
Rwanda: WASAC Seeks New Contractor for Rubavu Waste Treatment Project
New Times
WASAC Development Ltd is seeking a new contractor to complete the construction of a faecal sludge treatment plant and landfill in Rubavu Town after terminating the previous… Read more »
Angola: Cica Calls for Dialogue Among Political Parties to Strengthen Peace
ANGOP
The Council of Christian Churches in Angola (CICA) on Tuesday in Luanda called on political parties to establish permanent mechanisms for dialogue and understanding across the… Read more »
Angola: Minister Mário Oliveira Launches Tudonosso Fibra Internet Service in Baía Farta
ANGOP
Angolan Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication Mário Oliveira on Wednesday launched Angola Telecom's "Tudonosso Fibra" broadband… Read more »
Africa: Mauritania Turn to Experienced Core for Central African Republic and Benin Afcon Qualifying Tests
CAF
Mauritania have named a 27-man squad for their opening TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Central African Republic and Benin. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Dominate Car in Opening African Volleyball Championship Game
New Times
Rwanda opened their 2026 African Men's Nations Volleyball Championship campaign with a convincing straight-sets victory over the Central African Republic in Tunis, Tunisia, on… Read more »
Rwanda: Morocco Beat Rwanda in Africa Youth Handball Championship
New Times
Rwanda's U18 men's handball team opened their African Youth Nations Championship campaign with a 33-26 defeat to Morocco in Abidjan on Tuesday. Read more »
