September 2026

Hichilema Sworn In for Second Term as Zambia’s Election Dispute Deepens

President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term, following a disputed election that has left his main challenger, Brian Mundubile, facing treason charges. Hichilema, 64, was…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Pitso Mosimane Returns as Bafana Bafana Coach Ahead of AFCON Qualifiers

Pitso Mosimane has officially returned as head coach of South Africa’s men’s national team, more than a decade after leaving the Bafana Bafana job. The 62-year-old was unveiled by the…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Ceuta Records 23 Sexual Assault Cases as Migrant Crisis Deepens

Spanish prosecutors have recorded 23 sexual assault cases involving migrants in Ceuta since the mass arrival from Morocco on July 30, with nine of the victims aged between 14 and…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

ANN Southern Africa

Airlink Defends Low Flyby Over Packed Cape Town Stadium Amid Safety Concerns

A dramatic flyby by two Airlink passenger jets over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium has sparked widespread debate over aviation safety after the aircraft appeared to skim the roof shortly before…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

ANN Central Africa

Five Ebola Survivors Discharged as DRC Outbreak Surpasses 6,000 Cases

Five people who recovered from Ebola have been discharged from treatment in Béni, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, offering a rare moment of hope as the country battles its fastest-growing…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026