A fresh case of COVID-19 has been recorded in Nigeria involving a Chinese national. The patient is believed to have contracted the virus in the country. The Ministry of Health is tracing individuals who have been in contact with him.

Lesotho 🇱🇸 and South Africa 🇿🇦 are discussing a plan to allow citizens to cross the border using national ID cards instead of passports. Officials say the proposal includes e-gates for fast ID checks and a One Stop Border Post to cut waiting times.

Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines 🇪🇹, is buying six more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets after turning earlier options into firm orders. The agreement was signed at Boeing’s headquarters.

Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 and Liberia 🇱🇷 have launched a $364 million cross-border road project to improve regional transport and trade. The 255 km Western Corridor will connect areas near Monrovia to the Sierra Leone border, including a 38 km toll road from St. Paul Bridge to Klay and 217 km of highways.

Nakuru, Kenya 🇰🇪

Tanzania 🇹🇿 is making steady progress on the Arusha Stadium ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Construction work is ongoing, with key structures already taking shape. The project is part of wider infrastructure upgrades as the country prepares to co-host the tournament.

Algeria 🇩🇿 is advancing plans for a new 30,000-seat stadium in El Kseur, about 25 km from Béjaïa city. Local officials presented a full technical study covering the stadium, modern design features, and surrounding infrastructure.

Burundian President Ndayishimiye who currently chairs the African Union, is visiting Burkina Faso to rebuild relations between the country and the continental body. He is holding talks with Ibrahim Traoré, focusing on stronger cooperation between the Alliance of Sahel States and the African Union.

Meet Jana Belkhair, a 5-year-old from El Maddo in Gabès, Tunisia 🇹🇳. She recently traveled to Istanbul and won a gold medal in an international mental arithmetic competition, making her one of the youngest winners.

Tanzania 🇹🇿 will host the 74th Miss World pageant in 2027, marking the event’s return to Africa after more than 25 years. The government confirmed the deal following a formal signing in Dar es Salaam with officials from the Miss World Organization.

The beautiful city of Mindelo on São Vicente Island, Cape Verde 🇨🇻

A beautiful view of Bujumbura, Burundi 🇧🇮

In Benin 🇧🇯, an unexpected moment turned a road accident into a display of solidarity. A truck carrying soft drinks overturned, spilling its cargo onto the road. Instead of taking advantage of the situation, people stopped to help the driver and crew.

Three Senegalese 🇸🇳 supporters have been released from prison in Morocco 🇲🇦 after completing three-month sentences following violent clashes during the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat earlier this year.

Kenya 🇰🇪 President William Ruto explained why fuel prices in Kenya are often higher than in neighbouring countries. He said Kenya is a middle-income country, while its neighbours are classified as least developed, creating a clear difference.

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮

Beautiful view of Lusaka, Zambia 🇿🇲

Morocco 🇲🇦 has donated 2,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser to Ghana 🇬🇭. The shipment was officially received by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This marks the second such delivery, following an earlier consignment in 2025.

Supporters of Julius Malema, a South African 🇿🇦 opposition figure, gathered outside the South African Embassy in London 🇬🇧 to protest his sentencing. The group, calling itself the Partizan Defence Committee, said the conviction was politically motivated.

Nigeria 🇳🇬 Lagos State has installed 1,710 public toilets across the city as part of a wider push to end open defecation and improve sanitation. Authorities have also called on banks, fuel stations, restaurants, and other businesses to allow public access to their restrooms.

South Africa 🇿🇦 has secured a new $234 million concessional climate loan from Germany. The funding will support upgrades to the electricity grid and the expansion of renewable energy capacity, improving reliability and increasing clean power supply.

Namibia 🇳🇦 is set to receive a new medical polyclinic fully funded and built by Algeria 🇩🇿 The facility will improve access to diagnostics and outpatient care at no cost to Namibia.

Kenya 🇰🇪 is set to construct its first-ever nuclear power plant at an estimated cost of $3.9 billion. The plant is expected to deliver 1,000 megawatts of electricity in its first phase.

Pope Leo XIV has criticised foreigners who exploit Africa’s wealth for profit, warning that this deepens poverty and slows development. Speaking in Cameroon 🇨🇲 to about 20,000 people, he said profits from natural resources are often used to fund weapons, driving instability and violence.

The Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩 is expected to overtake Ethiopia 🇪🇹 as sub-Saharan Africa’s fifth-largest economy. The IMF estimates the DRC’s GDP at about $123 billion, slightly above Ethiopia’s $122 billion.

Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 has dissolved 118 associations and civil society groups. The government confirmed the decision through Minister Emile Zerbo. Authorities say the organisations did not comply with requirements under a new law introduced in July 2025.

Zambia 🇿🇲 has the Zambia–Jiangxi Multi-Facility Economic Zone in Central Province. It was developed with Chinese partners and planned investment is about $600 million. The zone focuses on manufacturing such as batteries, transformers, copper cables, and vehicle parts along the Great North Road.

Egypt 🇪🇬 has installed the first turbine at the Suez Wind Energy farm. The project will include 138 turbines and produce 1,100 MW of electricity. Construction is planned to finish by the end of 2026, with full operations expected in 2027.

Nigeria's 🇳🇬 Lagos State has received 24 new train cars to strengthen the Red Line rail fleet. The handover ceremony took place in China. The new trains are expected to increase passenger capacity and reduce waiting times for commuters in Lagos, one of the country’s busiest commercial hubs.

Pope Leo XIV, on his first day in Cameroon, called on the country’s leaders to examine their conscience and take strong action against corruption Speaking at the presidential palace in Yaoundé, he urged them to break the “chains of corruption,” saying they weaken authority and reduce public trust.

In Uganda 🇺🇬, President Yoweri Museveni led Members of Parliament in a live-fire shooting exercise. He guided them on basic firearm handling, observed their shooting, and praised those with military experience.

Uganda is considering a proposal to extend the term of both Parliament and the Executive (including the President) from 5 to 7 years. This forms part of a wider review of the Constitution, which has been in place for about 30 years.

Togo 🇹🇬 is leading a push to correct how Africa appears on world maps. The country plans to ask United Nations members to adopt a more accurate map. Backed by the African Union, the “Correct The Map” campaign supports replacing the Mercator projection with the Equal Earth projection.

Morocco 🇲🇦 has been selected to join a White House task force focused on security cooperation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The group will coordinate safety plans for the tournament, which the United States, Canada, and Mexico will co-host.

Rwanda 🇷🇼 is establishing the National Defence University, bringing together the country’s main military, police, and intelligence colleges into one institution. The goal is to train senior leaders in the Rwanda Defence Force, National Police, and intelligence service under a unified system.

Morocco 🇲🇦 has officially inaugurated the Mohammed VI Tower, with Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan leading the ceremony on behalf of King Mohammed VI.

South Africa 🇿🇦 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as the new ambassador to the United States. Meyer is an experienced politician and former National Party minister. He played an important role in the talks that ended apartheid in the 1990s, working closely with Ramaphosa.

The African Atlantic Gas Pipeline project between Morocco 🇲🇦 and Nigeria 🇳🇬 is moving forward, with an intergovernmental agreement expected to be signed this year.

Ghana President John Dramani Mahama stated that Ghana 🇬🇭 prays daily for the success of Nigeria 🇳🇬, warning that instability could lead to migration into neighboring countries.

South Africa's 🇿🇦 Golden Arrow Bus Services has reportedly signed a deal to purchase 450 electric buses from Uganda 🇺🇬 The Kayoola E-Coach buses are designed and built by Kiira Motors in Jinja, Uganda, by local engineers and workers.

Egypt 🇪🇬 is attracting major industrial investments in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, especially from China. Sailun Group is building a $1 billion tire factory expected to produce up to 10 million tires yearly for cars and trucks, with production set to begin in 2026.

South Africa 🇿🇦 Professor Andrew Forbes is working on next generation internet that could become among the world’s fastest using advanced laser and quantum technology. He is a Professor of Physics at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.

Astronaut Victor Glover made history as the first Black person to pilot a spacecraft around the Moon. He flew on NASA’s Artemis II mission, which launched and completed a 10-day journey before returning safely.

Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 is making steady progress on the 15,000-seat modern stadium in Bobo-Dioulasso at Léguéma, first announced in 2025 when the design was unveiled. Around 85% of the workers are local citizens, showing strong national participation.

Ghana 🇬🇭 has temporarily suspended some fuel taxes, levies, and supply chain charges to help reduce pump prices as global oil costs rise due to Middle East tensions. The changes will start in the next pricing window and run for four weeks, with a possible extension.

Elon Musk has accused South Africa 🇿🇦 of racial discrimination, alleging that his satellite internet company, Starlink, is being denied an operating licence because he is “not black.”

Libya 🇱🇾 has approved its first unified state budget in 13 years. The eastern government (House of Representatives) and the western government in Tripoli (High Council of State) have agreed on one national budget, confirmed by the Central Bank of Libya.

Benin 🇧🇯 is holding a presidential election as voters choose a new leader. President Patrice Talon is stepping down after two terms and is not eligible to run again under the constitution. After voting, he confirmed he will retire from politics at the end of his mandate.

Top 10 Highest Electricity Generating Countries in Africa 1. Egypt - 62,700 MW 2. South Africa - 61,200 MW 3. Algeria - 24,000 MW 4. Nigeria - 13,625 MW 5. Morocco - 12,016 MW 6. Libya - 11,239 MW 7. Ethiopia - 9,761 MW 8. Angola - 6,200 MW 9. Tunisia - 5,944 MW 10. Ghana - 5,694 MW

Uganda 🇺🇬 experienced a nationwide power blackout after a technical fault at the Lugogo Substation triggered safety systems across the grid. Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited confirmed the incident, which disrupted electricity supply across the country.