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1. Tinubu Names Abel Enitan Head of Civil Service, Effective August 27, 2026

   President Bola Tinubu appointed Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan as Head of the Civil Service, effective August 27, 2026. He succeeds Didi Esther Walson-Jack.

2. Liberia Begins Resettlement After First 20 U.S. Transferees Arrive

   Twenty third-country nationals landed in Monrovia on August 20, the first arrivals under an agreement to take up to 1,200 from the United States

3. Mali Junta Uses Cybercrime Laws to Target Journalists, IPI Warns

   IPI says Mali’s military increasingly uses cybercrime laws to prosecute and jail journalists, narrowing space for critical reporting.

4. Oba Maduka Shot Dead in Nri, Kingship Clash Suspected

   Oba Maduka Arubaluezeama, known as Oba Muozuluaru, was shot dead at a Nise building site, reviving fears around the long-running kingship dispute.

5. Dozens Dead, Rice Harvest at Risk After Boat Capsizes Near Gorau, Sokoto

   A boat carrying more than 70 people capsized near Gorau in Sokoto state, leaving at least 46 dead and many feared to be children.

6. Nigerians Risk Undermining Accountability by Attacking World Bank, Oyedele Warns

   Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says social media attacks on the World Bank show a dangerous lack of understanding of how lending systems work.

7. Liberia Expands Fleet as NTA Adds 20 Buses and Five Trucks to Improve Mobility

   The National Transit Authority commissioned 20 buses and five cargo trucks, a step meant to widen affordable transport and boost goods movement.

8. Wike Orders Immediate Halt to Use of Abuja Green Spaces as Car Lots

   FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered an immediate ban on turning Abuja’s parks and green areas into car dealership lots, citing flood and

9. Liberia Agrees to Accept 1,200 Deportees From the US

   Liberia will take up to 1,200 people deported from the United States, calling the scheme humanitarian and saying it received no compensation.

10. Army Hands 18 Suspected Illegal Miners to NSCDC Mining Marshals After Izom Raid

    Eighteen suspected illegal miners arrested in Izom, Gurara LGA have been transferred by the Nigerian Army to NSCDC Mining Marshals in Sauka, Abuja

11. Armed Drones Raise Risk for Aid Workers in Sudan, Gaza and DR Congo

    UN agencies report 907 aid workers attacked last year, with drones driving a surge in killings, kidnappings and injuries across conflicts.

12. US Lifts 12-Year Entry Restriction on Vessels Calling at Nigerian Ports

    The United States has lifted a 12-year restriction that subjected vessels that had recently called at Nigerian ports to additional security measures before entering US waters.

13. Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 93

    The death toll from the Lake Kariba ferry disaster has risen to 93 as divers continue recovery operations and authorities work to identify victims, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster.

14. Treasury Officials, Business Owners Arrested by EACC Over Alleged 1.57 Billion Shillings Fraud

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested senior National Treasury officials and business owners over an alleged Sh1.57 billion fraud scheme involving funds meant to help small-scale farmers access affordable financing.

15. King’s College Concession Faces Parent Opposition Despite N100bn Endowment

    Parents and other stakeholders at King’s College, Lagos, are opposing a proposed concession to the alumni association despite a planned N100 billion endowment fund.

16. South Africa President - Cyril Ramaphosa Apologizes for Violence Against Foreigners

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa apologizes to Mozambique for recent xenophobic violence.

17. Over 30 Reportedly Killed as Gunmen Attack Plateau Community

    More than 30 people were reportedly killed after gunmen attacked Jwak Maitumbi community in Plateau State’s Mangu Local Government Area, according to a local resident.

18. Two Suspected Kidnappers Neutralised, Victims Rescued in Imo Forest Operation

    Two kidnapped victims were rescued unharmed during an operation in Imo State, police said, while a vigilante member later died from a gunshot injury.

19. Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Becomes Its Deadliest on Record

    The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people since it was declared in May, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak on record.

20. EFCC Recovers $60m From Nestoil in Lender Debt Investigation

    The EFCC says Nestoil Limited has paid $60 million to a consortium of lenders under a structured repayment plan agreed during an investigation into transactions involving the company.

21. Morocco Blocks More Than 100 Migrants From Reaching Ceuta Border

    Moroccan authorities have intercepted more than 100 migrants near Fnideq amid heightened security around Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta.

22. Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 68 After Lake Kariba Capsize

    Twenty-two more bodies have been recovered from Lake Kariba after a ferry capsized, bringing the death toll to 68.

23. Ogun Police and NAFDAC Begin Clampdown on Sachet Alcohol and Unapproved Products

    The Ogun State Police Command and NAFDAC have begun a joint enforcement operation targeting alcoholic drinks in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml, alongside other unapproved products.

24. Police Arrest Fake Soldier, 17 Others Over Criminal Activities in Rivers

    Rivers State Police Command arrests 18 suspects, including a fake soldier, and recovers 47 firearms in a major crackdown on criminal activities.

25. South Africa Faces Deepening Unemployment Crisis

    South Africa's unemployment crisis worsens, prompting urgent calls for action from the Department of Employment and Labour.

26. Nairobi Rivers Commission Chairperson Margaret Wanjiru to Resign

    Margaret Wanjiru gives 30-day notice, citing desire to focus on other engagements

27. Uganda Doctors Give Government 14 Days to Resolve Interns’ Welfare Dispute

    The Uganda Medical Association has threatened nationwide industrial action if the government does not address medical interns’ deployment, pay and welfare concerns within 14 days.

28. Sudan Paramilitary Forces Attack Border Town, Army Alleges Assault Launched From Ethiopia

    Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces attacked the border town of Geissan, displacing 2,500 people, according to the International Organization

29. Ethiopia Dominates Yemen Migrant Arrivals

    Ethiopian nationals made up 91% of migrants arriving in Yemen in July 2026, amid worsening regional conditions.

30. South Africa Toughens Stance on Illegal Mining

    South Africa's government proposes new laws to crack down on illegal mining, introducing a specific offence to tackle the problem.

31. Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster Claims At Least 44 Lives

    A ferry carrying over 120 people, including 12 children, sank on Lake Kariba, resulting in at least44 deaths.

32. Lagos Rescues Four Infants and thier Mothers From Dumpsite

    Four nursing mothers and their babies were rescued from an illegal dumpsite in Agboju, Lagos.

33. Nigerian Students Abroad May Gain Access to NELFUND

    NANS Turkish Zone urges Senate to extend education loan fund to Nigerians studying abroad due to rising costs.

34. Kenya 'Not Safe' for Foreigners, Gachagua Warns

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua warns foreigners are not safe in Kenya, citing cross-border abductions and deportations.

35. South Africa Sees Breakthrough in Germiston Killings Probe

    Police recover two SAPS R5 rifles, take in person of interest for questioning in Germiston killings case

36. Nigeria Faces Flash Floods Across 13 States

    NiMet warns of flash floods in 13 Nigerian states between August 11-20, 2026, due to forecast rainfall intensity and prevailing soil moisture

37. Two Fire Outbreaks Hit Access Bank Branch and a Residential Building in Kano

    Two separate fire outbreaks were recorded in Dawakin Tofa and Kumbotso Local Government Areas of Kano State, affecting an Access Bank branch and a residential building.

38. Nigeria Troops Repel ISWAP Attack

    Troops repel ISWAP attack on Borno base, killing many terrorists

39. Ghana Faces HIV Treatment Challenges

    Ghana's HIV treatment coverage remains low, with only 57 per cent of persons living with HIV on treatment, according to the Ghana AIDS Commission.

40. Uganda Faces Rising HIV Prevalence

    Ntungamo district's HIV prevalence stands at 6.7 percent, prompting health officials to call for increased testing and prevention efforts.