Almost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol↗
Drinking locally made alcohol is common in Nigeria, especially in rural areas where it is more affordable and poorly regulated At least 48 people have died and about 100 others are receiving treatment in southern Nigeria after consuming a…
'This is our company': Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzy↗
Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.
New cat species identified for first time in more than a century in Bolivia↗
New species of wild feline was discovered in Bolivia’s Yungas forest that is smaller than the average domestic cat A diminutive wild cat that inhabits Bolivia’s cloud forest has been identified as a previously unknown species, marking…
Serial killer suspicions in South Africa↗
In tonight's edition: the body of a ninth woman is found in Johannesburg as South African police start investigating a potential femicidal serial killer. Also, Africans are excited about what good use of the technology could mean to…
Nigeria’s Accountability Crisis Is Fueling Every Other Political Crisis↗
On March 23, 2026, a Federal High Court in Abuja handed down a 72 year sentence, to be served as eight years concurrently, to Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, the former acting Accountant General of the Federation, for laundering funds while he ran…
IS member sentenced to 20 years in prison for role in 2021 Kabul airport bombing↗
Mohammad Sharifullah, 28, was convicted of aiding the terrorist group that took credit for the suicide bombing An Islamic State group member was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took…
DR Congo says Ebola outbreak has passed its peak↗
More than 3,510 people have died from Ebola in eastern DR Congo since the outbreak was declared four months ago, with Ituri accounting for 78% of confirmed cases. Congolese authorities say the epidemic has now passed its peak, pointing to…
Radio Ergo audience feedback report, 10-17 September 2026↗
(ERGO) – Several callers living in southern riverine areas left messages this week (10-17 September 2026) on Radio Ergo’s call-in platform about their fears of flood risks and what they should do in preparation, and their desire for more…
Read at Radio Ergo ↗Headline and extract © Radio Ergo — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Zimbabwe farmers brace for El Niño by saving water↗
Some communities in Zimbabwe are adopting water-saving techniques such as aquaponics and rainwater harvesting to protect crops as the country braces for El Niño-driven drought. Sharon Mazingaizo has this report.
Red Sea Nations Watch As Houthis Seize Bab Al-Mandeb Strait↗
The Houthis have completed their takeover of Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline, capturing the port city of Mocha and overrunning the strategic island of Mayyun (Perim) over the weekend.
Read at AllAfrica ↗Headline and extract © Independent (Kampala) — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. Senegal farmers turn to fish and rice farming↗
Some farmers in northern Senegal are combining fish farming with rice cultivation, using an age-old technique that helps fertilise fields, reduce pests and diversify incomes. The climate-smart approach is gaining renewed attention as…
Mbappe says he 'stands with Ceuta' after T-shirt row↗
Vini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.