El Niño Threat Raises Concerns Over Global Food Security
Scientists and international organisations are warning that an intensifying El Niño could bring drought, extreme weather and higher food prices in several regions.
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World Leaders Gather in New York for 81st UN General Assembly
Heads of state and government are gathering in New York as the high-level general debate of the 81st UN General Assembly begins.
More Than 100 Malian Soldiers Reportedly Killed in JNIM Attack
More than 100 Malian soldiers were reportedly killed during a September 10 attack on a military camp in central Mali, according to sources cited by Reuters.
Cameroon Reaches African Volleyball Championship Semi-Finals
Cameroon defeated Ghana 3–2 in a dramatic quarter-final to book a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Championship.
Four Journalists Released After Five Days in Yaoundé Detention
Four Cameroonian journalists have been released after spending five days in custody in Yaoundé following an incident involving missing glasses.
PyCon Cameroon 2026 Brings Python, Innovation and Open-Source Technology to Yaoundé
Cameroon hosted its first national PyCon from September 17 to 19, bringing together developers, students, technology enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and innovators in Yaoundé to explore Python, artificial intelligence, data science, open source and digital careers.
From the OAU to the African Union: A History of Africa’s Continental Organisation
As the African Union marks 24 years since its launch, its history reflects Africa’s transition from a focus on decolonisation and liberation struggles toward continental cooperation and integration.
Archaeologists Identify North Africa’s Oldest Defensive Structure Outside Egypt
A 3,500- to 4,000-year-old defensive complex discovered at Oued Beht in Morocco is providing new evidence about the organisation and capabilities of ancient North African communities.
New Study Traces the African Origins of People Rescued From Slave Ships
New scientific research has provided clues about the childhood origins of 152 Africans who were rescued from illegal slave ships and taken to St Helena during the 19th century.
DR Congo Begins Ebola Vaccination for Frontline Workers
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating healthcare and frontline workers as part of its response to an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
Seven Ethiopian Armed Groups Form Alliance Against Government
Seven Ethiopian armed groups, including former wartime rivals, have announced a new alliance seeking to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.
Cooking Gas Supply Begins to Improve in Cameroon
After weeks of difficulties obtaining domestic cooking gas in several Cameroonian cities, supply is beginning to improve following new deliveries and distribution measures by the Société Camerounaise des Dépôts Pétroliers.