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Business & Macro
🇿🇦 South Africa Inflation Outlook Stable
South Africa’s long-term inflation is projected to average 4.2% over the next five years, according to a Bureau for Economic Research survey covering businesses, analysts, and trade unions.
🇳🇬 Nigerian Doctors Issue Ultimatum
Doctors in Nigeria have given the federal government two weeks to address salary arrears and welfare concerns. This follows a five-day strike, which was suspended to allow room for dialogue.
Climate & Energy
🇸🇳 Senegal Signs $300M Solar Farming Deal
Senegal’s Ministry of Agriculture has signed a $300 million partnership with a joint venture led by Gambia’s Cornerstone and UAE-based Hajib Al Shams to install solar-powered systems in farms across the country.
Geopolitics & Policy
🇬🇶 ICJ Sides with France in Equatorial Guinea Corruption Case
The International Court of Justice ruled that France is not obligated to return a Paris mansion seized during a corruption probe into Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.
🇹🇿 Tanzania Opposition Candidate Reinstated
A Tanzanian court has cleared Luhaga Mpina, of the ACT-Wazalendo party, to contest the October 29 presidential election after he was previously disqualified by the electoral commission.
🇩🇿 Algeria Names New PM and Cabinet
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune appointed Sifi Ghrieb as Algeria’s new Prime Minister and approved a cabinet reshuffle that includes changes in energy and interior portfolios.
🇱🇾 Libya Government Reaches Deal with Armed Group
Libya’s Tripoli-based government has reached a preliminary agreement with the powerful Radaa Force to reduce tensions, reportedly brokered by Turkey. The deal includes joint management of key airports.
Tech & Deals
🇰🇪 China Energy Wins Nairobi River Revamp Contract
China Energy Engineering Group has secured a $291 million contract to rehabilitate Kenya’s Nairobi River Basin.
🇳🇬 Starlink Halts New Signups in Nigeria
Starlink has paused processing new customer orders in Nigeria, citing capacity constraints amid surging demand.
🌍 EAC Endorses Regional Satellite Project
East African Community ICT ministers have endorsed a satellite initiative to improve broadband access and reduce dependency on foreign providers, under the Northern Corridor Integration Project.
Elections & Governance
🇲🇼 Malawi: Three Presidents, One Election
Malawi heads to elections on September 16, with incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera facing former presidents Peter Mutharika and Joyce Banda. The economy dominates campaign discourse amid calls for electoral transparency and institutional resilience.
🇸🇸 Machar Suspended as South Sudan VP Amid Trial Concerns
President Salva Kiir has suspended Vice President Riek Machar, who faces treason and other charges. Amnesty International has demanded a public trial amid growing concerns over due process and political motivations.
Security & Conflict
🇸🇩 Sudan War Intensifies with Drone Warfare
Sudan’s army has deployed domestically produced anti-jamming drones in battles with the RSF. Both sides are now using advanced drone technology to strike infrastructure and strategic sites.
🇸🇩 US, Gulf States Call for Truce in Sudan
The US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE have issued a joint call for a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan, followed by a transition to civilian rule. A final agreement is yet to be reached amid regional disagreements.
🇲🇿 Mozambique Requests Rwanda’s Help Again
Mozambique has formalized a new military cooperation deal with Rwanda as insurgents regroup in Cabo Delgado. Over 50,000 people have been displaced in the past month alone.
Health & Humanitarian
🇸🇸 South Sudan Floods Displace 100,000
The UN has warned that recent flooding in South Sudan has displaced 100,000 people, with projections suggesting up to 400,000 could be affected by year-end amid renewed conflict and climate stress.
🇨🇩 DRC Launches Ebola Vaccination Campaign
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating high-risk populations in response to a new Ebola outbreak that has killed 28 people since August. WHO has delivered 400 initial doses with more on the way.
Society & Rights
🇲🇦 Morocco Quake Survivors Demand Equity
On the second anniversary of Morocco’s deadly earthquake, survivors protested in Rabat over delays in reconstruction aid. Critics highlight disparity between spending on World Cup infrastructure and housing recovery.
