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1. King Oyo's Body Returns to Uganda as Tooro Succession Row Widens

   King Oyo's coffin arrived in Entebbe as Uganda begins nine days of mourning. A disputed heir has sparked a public row over who succeeds him.

2. Emir of Gumel Dies in Egypt, Ending 46-Year Reign at 85

   The Emir of Gumel, Ahmed Muhammad-Sani, has died at 85 in an Egyptian hospital, concluding a 46-year reign.

3. Milk Shortage Forces Kenyan Chai Sellers To Ration Supplies And Raise Prices

   Chilled supermarket shelves are low, retailers ration purchases and fresh milk prices have risen amid drought-hit supplies. Chai sellers report lost

4. Bandit Raid in Sokoto Kills Five, Leaves Four Injured and Cattle Stolen

   Gunmen attacked Girkau in Kebbe LGA, killing five, wounding four and rustling cattle. Residents are demanding urgent security support.

5. Defence Minister Says Terrorist Attacks Have Reduced, Kidnapping Now Dominant

   The defence minister said terrorist attacks have declined, and kidnapping has emerged as a growing social and security challenge.

6. Uganda's Busia Homes Face Bed Bug Outbreak, Residents Demand Help

   Residents across Busia Municipality report rising bedbug infestations inside homes and are calling for coordinated pest control support.

7. Public Health Disrupted as Kenyan Nurses Intensify Protests in Nairobi

   Dozens of nurses marched in Nairobi demanding a letter of no objection on their CBA as a strike entered its 37th day, straining public healthcare.

8. Kenya Removes Crocodiles From Lake Baringo to Reduce Human Conflict

   Wildlife officers are trapping crocodiles on Lake Baringo's shores as rising waters push the reptiles closer to people, increasing clashes.

9. Thirteen Dead, Five Critically Injured in Sege-Ada Road Crash, Ghana

   Thirteen people died and five were critically injured when a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace collided on the Sege-Ada road. Eighteen were involved.

10. Ghana's Figurative Coffins Give Families Personal, Public Farewells

    In Accra's Ga communities, craftsmen build figurative coffins shaped like guitars, fish or Bibles to reflect lives. Some pieces now reach museums.

11. Calls Grow For DSS Probe Into Bauchi Senator Shehu Buba Umar

    A whistleblower's viral videos allege Senator Shehu Buba Umar hosted suspected bandits; verification found mixed footage, prompting calls for a DSS

12. Ruto Orders Foreign Traders to Close Small Businesses, Hitting Urban Migrants

    President Ruto ordered foreign small-scale traders to close from next week and said he will fast-track laws to bar foreigners from some trades.

13. Pretoria Rotavirus Surge Puts Babies At Risk After Child's Death

    NICD reports a sharp rise in rotavirus cases in Pretoria and one child death. Parents and crèche staff are warned to watch for dehydration.

14. Over 80 Killed as 'Genital Theft' Rumours Spread Across Tanzania and Neighbouring States

    More than 80 people were killed between October 2025 and July after rumours that a touch can make men's genitals vanish sparked mob attacks.

15. Sharpeville Survivors File High Court Challenge To Overturn 1961 Indemnity Act

    A High Court case argues the 1961 Indemnity Act shields police from Sharpeville claims. Survivors seek to clear the legal barrier to prosecutions and

16. Nigerian Army Rescues Retired General’s Wife Less Than 24 Hours After Abduction

    Mrs Adonkie, wife of retired Brigadier General Basil Adonkie, was freed by the Nigerian Army less than 24 hours after her abduction.

17. Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders With RPG and Bomb, Signals Military Pressure in Borno

    OPHK says military pressure is weakening terrorist elements. A Boko Haram fighter surrendered to troops in Borno with an RPG and a bomb.

18. Thirteen Remanded After Discovery of Multimillion-Rand Meth Lab Near Johannesburg

    Thirteen suspects from four nationalities were remanded until September 21 after police uncovered a large meth lab northwest of Johannesburg.

19. Bus Crash on Egypt's Red Sea Coast Kills 16, Injures 28

    At least 16 people died and 28 were hurt when a bus crashed between Dahab and Nuweiba in South Sinai on Wednesday.

20. Lassa Fever Deaths Reach 252 as Case Fatality Rate Rises to 24.4% in Nigeria

    Nigeria reports 252 Lassa fever deaths from 1,035 confirmed cases by epidemiological week 33. The case fatality rate stands at 24.4%.

21. Five Australians Found Alive, 38 Still Unaccounted After Nepal-Tibet Floods

    Five Australians located after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, 38 remain missing. Australia sent $8m and has deployed staff to assist search and relief.

22. Senegal Secures $2.2 Billion IMF Programme, Must Tackle Past Debt Misreporting

    The IMF reached a staff-level deal on a 36-month, $2.2 billion programme to back Senegal's 2026-2029 reforms, subject to board approval and

23. Saied Demands Balanced EU Ties as He Hosts German Foreign Minister in Tunis

    Kais Saied welcomed Germany's foreign minister to Tunis on Monday, urging a 'balance' in ties with the EU and discussing ways to deepen cooperation.

24. Lagos Prime Land Hits US$1 Million for 507sqm, Second Most Expensive in Africa

    US$1 million now buys 507sqm in Lagos, trailing only Cape Town. Prime prices outpace incomes, driven by scarce supply and luxury demand.

25. EFCC Fires Over 40 Staff for Corruption, Reports ₦1.23 Trillion Recovery

    Olukoyede says EFCC dismissed over 40 staff for corruption and recovered ₦1.23 trillion, with a conviction rate above 75%.

26. Migrant Women and Children at Risk as 23 Sexual Assaults Reported in Ceuta

    Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assaults, including nine against children, were recorded in Ceuta after the late-July migrant influx.

27. Three-Storey Building Collapses in Ilorin, Four Dead and Three Hospitalised

    A three-storey building in Ilorin collapsed on Tuesday, killing four people, including children, and sending three others to hospital.

28. Five Survivors Released in Béni as DRC Ebola Cases Top 6,000

    Five people left Ebola treatment in Béni as DRC's outbreak passed 6,000 cases, with 2,911 deaths and more than 1,360 recoveries.

29. Security Worsens in Kano As Bandits Abduct APC Chairman in Rogo LGA

    Bandits struck Kano for a third straight day, killing at least one person. Gunmen reportedly abducted APC chairman Alhaji Audu Fanka Salisu Yahaya.

30. DRC Ebola Surge Threatens Health System as Cases Top 6,041

    Outbreak in eastern DRC hit 6,041 confirmed cases and 2,911 deaths by August 31, spread across six provinces and driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain.

31. Miano Denies Viral Assault Clip, Says She Is Safe, Urges Kenyans Not To Share

    Tourism CS Rebecca Miano rejects claims she appears in a viral assault clip, says she is safe and calls the reports fake.

32. Algeria Deploys Su-30s To Niger After August Coup Attempt, Secures Air Base 101

    Four Su-30s, an Il-76 and an Il-78 landed at Niamey's Air Base 101 after the August 28-29 uprising. Algeria says it moved at Niger's request.

33. Strike Strands Passengers At Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    A nationwide air traffic control strike has left hundreds at Nairobi's JKIA waiting, causing delays of more than six hours and some cancellations.

34. Algeria Moves To Reinstate Death Penalty For Arsonists After Deadly Fires

    President Tebboune ordered legal changes to allow capital punishment for deliberate forest arson after at least 12 died and 100 fires burned.

35. False Fire Alert Forces Evacuation On Air Peace Wet-Leased Plane At Murtala Muhammed Airport

    A fire alert on a wet-leased Air Peace aircraft after landing at Murtala Muhammed Airport was false. All passengers evacuated, no injuries.

36. Libya Agrees Two-Year Timetable For National Elections

    Rival eastern and western administrations signed a 4+4 Committee agreement to restructure the electoral commission and hold national polls within two

37. Bandits Kill Eight Farmers, Wounds Five In Ghandi, Sokoto

    Attack in Ghandi, Rabah LGA, killed eight farmers and wounded five, police say. Locals suggest the strike was retaliatory.

38. ISWAP Loses 15 Suspected Collaborators And Multiple Fighters In Borno, Yobe

    Operation HADIN KAI detained 15 suspected ISWAP collaborators and killed multiple militants in Borno and Yobe, seizing cash, phones and ammunition.

39. Fire Destroys Shops At Abuja's Eda Plaza, Roofing Stock Alone Over N20 Million

    A pre-dawn blaze razed shops at Eda Plaza building market in Jabi, destroying goods worth millions of naira.

40. FG Sets 2031 Deadline For Trans-Sahara Superhighway, Funding Remains Key

    The Federal Government aims to finish the Trans-Sahara Superhighway by 2031; officials warn progress hinges on sustained funding and continuity.