'Fix Broken Economy First Before Chasing Vendors Off the Streets'
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has urged government to focus on restoring the country's broken economy first before chasing away jobless vendors from the streets. Read more »
All of Africa Today - September 8, 2026 [press review]
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President Suluhu's Husband Dies At 76
New Times
The husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, died on Monday, September 7. He was 76 years old. Read more »
Nigerian Govt and Boko Haram Strike Secret Ceasefire Deal
The New Humanitarian
"The government seems very interested in having a dialogue with Boko Haram, perhaps realising a military response alone is inadequate." Read more »
Tanzania's First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Laid to Rest
Capital FM
Tanzania's First Gentleman Hafidh Ameir Hassan was buried in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on Monday, hours after his death, as political and religious leaders from across Tanzania… Read more »
All of Africa Today - September 9, 2026 [press review]
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Atiku Slams Tinubu Over Flight of Foreign Portfolio Investments From Nigeria
Leadership
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar has criticised the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu, describing the latest flight of… Read more »
African Leaders Condole With Tanzania President Suluhu After Husband's Death
New Times
African leaders have expressed their condolences to Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, on Monday, September 7. Read more »
Gambian President Declares Power Emergency Amid Protests
allAfrica
President Adama Barrow has declared the country's prolonged electricity crisis a national emergency and promised to increase power generation as protests over rolling… Read more »
Supreme Court Controversy - Bishops Call for Greater Caution, Not Resignation
Agenzia Fides
The Chief Justice of Ghana, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, should exercise greater caution when making public statements, but there are no grounds to call for his resignation. This, in… Read more »
Prolonged Nurses Strike Exerts Pressure On Public Healthcare
Capital FM
The prolonged nurses' strike is continuing to put pressure on Kenya's public health system, with essential services facing disruption across the country. Read more »
Speaker Alone Not Responsible for Parliament Chaos - MPs
Namibian
The National Assembly's growing dysfunction cannot be blamed on the speaker alone, parliamentarian Kalimbo Iipumbu says. Read more »
'Order Must Be Maintained' - Govt Orders Crackdown On Illegal Harare Vendors Defying Eviction
New Zimbabwe
THE government has declared that illegal vending in Harare's Central Business District (CBD) "is no longer acceptable" and "no longer business as usual", with authorities moving to… Read more »
9 in 10 Malawians Shut Out of Bank Loans Because They Work in 'Shadow Economy' - Economist
Nyasa Times
Millions of hardworking Malawians and small business owners are being frozen out of formal bank loans simply because of HOW they earn their living, a leading economist has warned. Read more »
Ruto Signs Four Bills Into Law As Kenya Strengthens Public Finance and Trust Administration
Capital FM
President William Ruto has assented to four Bills seeking to strengthen population planning, public financial management, air passenger services and trust administration in Kenya. Read more »
