Regional: Sub‑Saharan Africa

1+ hour, 31+ min ago   (622+ words) One email, every weekday morning. African markets, politics and business — filed from our newsroom in Rio. Yesterday’s subject line: “South Africa's bank watchdog has gone quiet” DR CONGO · CORRUPTION For a decade, Congolese citizens paid one of the highest passport…...

5+ hour, 51+ min ago   (232+ words) The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has convicted and sentenced nine out of 19 suspects arrested for alleged crude oil theft in the state. The convicts were arrested during an intelligence-led operation jointly conducted by the Department…...

4+ hour, 41+ min ago   (292+ words) ANI 15 Sep 2026, 00:04 GMT+ Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 14 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, on Monday reached Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, to participate in the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference being held from September…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago   (415+ words) By: Gbenga Salau Date: 14 September 2026 9:03pm WAT The Alakoso of Epe Kingdom and prominent traditional and community leader, Barrister Omodele Olatokunbo Ibrahim, has called for collective action at the local government level to cushion the economic hardship associated with the removal…...

5+ hour, 30+ min ago   (177+ words) ​ Mon, Sep 14 2026 23:30 IST 14 Sep, 2026 Those doing outstanding work for persons with disabilities to receive honor, ₹25,000 Award 14 Sep, 2026 Redmi Note 17 Pro Series to Launch With 10,000mAh Battery and More 14 Sep, 2026 Kranti Gaud docked 10 percent match fee following send-off in Women's Asia Cup…...

2+ hour, 35+ min ago   (724+ words) The Chisco Group has donated two buses to the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, to improve the transportation of awaiting-trial inmates to court and committed to inmates rehabilitation across the country. The vehicles, which have a combined capacity to…...

4+ hour, 19+ min ago   (347+ words) OTTAWA — Canadian border authorities say they have deported 111 people since August last year in efforts to combat extortion violence in South Asian communities. The Canada Border Services Agency says 58 cases were in the Pacific region, 30 were removed from the Prairies…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago   (440+ words) Five alleged members of the Black Axe cybercriminal organization will make their first court appearance on Monday after being extradited from South Africa. Prosecutors unsealed a 2021 indictment accusing the five men of conducting lucrative romance scams that stole thousands of…...

4+ hour, 34+ min ago   (110+ words) This case serves as a current example of high-value debt recovery litigation in the Lusaka High Court, offering lawyers insight into ongoing civil disputes involving prominent individuals and the court's handling of such claims. It highlights the active pursuit of…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago   (416+ words) Monday, September 14, 2026 14 September 2026 10:29 pm WAT From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta State Police Command and 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army have called for greater collaboration amomg security agencies ahead the 2027 general elections. The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Samuel…...