African markets and business updates

Golf continues to play an important role within the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), providing a platform for service personnel, veterans and partners to maintain physical fitness, sharpen concentration and build lasting professional relationships. Beyond the fairways, the sport promotes discipline, patience, resilience and composure, qualities that are equally vital in military service. These values came to the fore during the Commander Kenya Navy Golf Trophy 2026, hosted by the Commander Kenya Navy, Major General Paul Otieno, at Vipingo Ridge Golf Course in Kilifi County.…

The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has repatriated the body of Nash Amoonu Jailor, a 37-year-old Ghanaian who was killed in an alleged mob attack in March 2026 at East London in South Africa. The body arrived in Ghana on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 3 P.M., and was subsequently handed over to his family officially. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, conveyed the government’s condolences to the bereaved family and assured them of its support. He also urged the family to remain strong during this difficult period. The repatriation was undertaken at no cost to the family, with the government covering the associated expenses.…

In collaboration with the Unity State Government, the Judiciary of South Sudan (JOSS) and the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs (MoJCA), the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is supporting the deployment of the Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons Camp Court from 7–26 September 2026. The Bentiu IDP Camp Court is an initiative of the Unity State Government’s Task Force on Combating Drug Abuse and Gang Violence, bringing together security, justice and health actors.…

Dr. Aynalem Abayneh Mamo, Vice President of the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA), concluded a series of high-level bilateral discussions today with key Sri Lankan trade institutions and private sector entities in Colombo. Dr. Mamo arrived in Colombo on 30 August 2026 to participate as a delegate at the Gem City Ratnapura 2026 exhibition. During his visit, Dr. Mamo met with Mr. Shiran Fernando, CEO of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, at the Chamber Headquarters.…

The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition announces the nominees for the 2026 AOG Awards, recognizing the companies, projects and initiatives shaping the continued development of Angola’s oil and gas industry. Taking place during the AOG 2026 Gala Dinner and Awards in Luanda, the ceremony will celebrate achievements spanning upstream investment, exploration, local content, corporate social responsibility, oilfield services and downstream development. The awards form part of AOG 2026, taking place September 9–10, with a pre-conference day scheduled for September 8, and recognize milestones achieved across Angola’s oil and gas value chain.…

For thousands of refugee and host community women living in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp and Kalobeyei Integrated Settlement, resilience is more than a response to adversity, it is a daily reality. Faced with economic hardship, displacement, limited livelihood opportunities, and heightened protection risks, many women and girls continue to confront significant barriers to realizing their full potential.…

In barely five years, Saudi Arabia's LEAP has grown from a new technology conference into one of the world's largest gatherings of technology companies, investors and policymakers. For Africa, the significance of what is happening in Riyadh extends well beyond the exhibition halls. A new pool of capital is taking shape on the other side of the Red Sea, and African markets need to decide how they intend to engage with it.

The speed and quality of medical care during an emergency are critical. Yet, many African countries lack permanent, self-sufficient medical teams that can rapidly deploy to save lives and maintain essential health services. African health ministers are addressing this by adopting the Regional framework on emergency medical teams, 2026–2030, at the Seventy-sixth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa. Member States have committed to establishing at least one functional national emergency medical team in every country by 2030.…

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has launched the Regional Health Data Hub (RDHUB) that brings together health information from across the region to facilitate access, analysis and use of trusted data by countries for decisions that improve health outcomes. Across the African Region, governments rely on timely and reliable health information to respond to disease outbreaks, improve maternal and child health, plan health services and allocate resources. Yet the data needed to guide these decisions are often fragmented across multiple systems, making it challenging to obtain a complete and timely picture of population health.…

Now well into its fourth year, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created a massive humanitarian emergency, with more than six million people displaced internally and another 4.5 million forced to seek shelter across Sudan’s borders. In his appeal for an end to the violence, UN rights chief Mr. Türk warned about the deteriorating situation in Kordofan, Blue Nile, and North and West Darfur, stressing that civilians remain at “imminent” risk. Ceasefire call “There needs to be an immediate ceasefire, an end to foreign involvement, and a return to inclusive civilian rule,” he insisted.…