New Bell – a notorious prison in Douala, Cameroon – is a city within a city. The facility has its own “taxis” (inmates who whizz through congested courtyards on foot to hand deliver messages), its own law enforcement (burly prisoners who help stretched guards police the facility) …
… Ghana will compete in Group D, where they face Cape Verde on July 29, Cameroon on August 2, and Mali on August 6, with all three matches scheduled to be played at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca. …
… arch, Nyarko outlined the major atrocity situations that have defined the continent over the past decade, including conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and Cameroon …
After missing the previous edition, Cameroon return to the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 determined to re-establish themselves among Africa’s elite. …
… The report revealed that as of September 2025, the programme’s coverage had expanded to 1.33 million cocoa-farming households across Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Nigeria, up from 1.17 million in the previous year. …
Cocoa prices have risen 95.1% since early March 2026 due to expected lower yields in the 2026/27 season, with Fitch Solutions forecasting prices to average US$4,990/tonne in 2026 and US$5,670/tonne in 2027. Ghana's cocoa production is forecast to remain flat while Côte d'Ivoire's output is expected to decline 17.5% year-on-year, though gains for Ghana will be muted by government-controlled pricing mechanisms and forward-selling practices.
Cocoa prices have risen 95.1% since early March 2026 due to expected lower yields in the 2026/27 season, with Fitch Solutions forecasting prices to average US$4,990/tonne in 2026 and US$5,670/tonne in 2027. Ghana's cocoa production is forecast to remain flat while Côte d'Ivoire's output is expected to decline 17.5% year-on-year, though gains for Ghana will be muted by government-controlled pricing mechanisms and forward-selling practices.
Advans Ghana's client base grew from 75,184 in 2021 to 159,693 in 2026, with 58% of clients being women. The institution operates 21 branches across nine regions and has disbursed over 250,000 loans worth more than GHS4.5 billion since inception.
Singer Timaya has said Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's music and legacy inspired him and other Nigerian artists, and that Fela's influence extended beyond Nigeria to countries like Cameroon. Timaya made the comments on the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, contrasting his view with fellow singer Tekno's recent statement that Fela was not his king of Nigerian music.
Afrobeats singer Timaya has said the late musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's music and legacy inspired him and other Nigerian artists and helped Nigerian music gain international recognition. Timaya stated that Fela's influence extended beyond Nigeria, noting his music is celebrated in Cameroon, and that without Fela, Nigerian artists would not have gained prominence.
Nigeria came from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at home in their opening Group L match of AFCON 2027 qualifying. Debutant Moses Usor scored the winning goal, and Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau next on Tuesday.
The International Trade Centre and Access Bank have established a partnership to boost access to finance and market access for small and medium-sized enterprises across 14 African countries, with a pilot programme beginning in Ghana. The three-year partnership will focus on job creation, finance access for women and youth-owned businesses, business sustainability, digital trade skills, and market access.
A Nigerian cleric, Kedi Samuel Kenechukwu, founder of Mercy of God Ministry, is on the run after investigators discovered a mummified body buried beneath a concrete slab at a property linked to his church in Yaoundé, Cameroon on September 19. Authorities have yet to identify the deceased or determine the circumstances of the death.
Professor P.L.O. Lumumba has warned that the political independence achieved by African countries under Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah is gradually being eroded by external economic and political influence. Lumumba argues that Nkrumah understood political independence would remain vulnerable without economic independence and African unity, and warned of colonial influence returning in different forms after formal independence.
Ghana's volleyball team lost 3-2 to Cameroon in a five-set quarterfinal match at the 2026 Africa Nations Volleyball Championship on September 21, eliminating them from semifinal contention. The tournament serves as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB World Championship and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
The 11th edition of the Black Star International Film Festival will run from 24–27 September 2026 in Kumasi, featuring films and industry sessions from 12 countries under the theme "Film & Global Culture: The New Wave of African Cinema."
ECOWAS has renewed the term of office of Ambassador Baba Issifu Kamara as ECOWAS Special Envoy on Counter-Terrorism. The article celebrates his 70th birthday and describes his decades-long role as a quiet diplomat and peace broker in West African security and geopolitics.
Ghana's men's volleyball team defeated Chad 3-0 on September 19 in the Africa Nations Volleyball Championship round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals where they will face Cameroon. The tournament serves as a qualification pathway for the 2027 FIVB Volleyball World Championship and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, speaking at NkrumahFest 2026 in Nkroful, warned that Africa's continued reliance on foreign powers for medicines, food, technology and narrative represents an unfinished chapter of Dr Kwame Nkrumah's Pan-African vision. Lumumba said the most meaningful way to honour Nkrumah was to confront the challenges preventing African countries from becoming genuinely self-reliant.
Armed insurgents attacked the village of Madegoua in northern Cameroon around 2 a.m. on Thursday, pulling out and executing men; a security analyst said the attack was likely carried out by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants active in the area.
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo will miss Côte d'Ivoire's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana due to a muscle injury sustained during pre-season, along with defenders Wilfried Singo and Simon Adingra. Côte d'Ivoire face Ghana and Somalia in the qualifying window before a friendly against Cameroon.
Côte d'Ivoire head coach Hervé Renard has named his squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, with the Elephants facing Ghana on September 24 in their opening qualifier in Bouake. The squad includes Real Madrid's Yann Diomande and Spain-based Nicolas Pepe among other notable players.
African participants from Cameroon, Congo and 23 other countries collected 22 cubic metres of waste from Lake Shartash in Ekaterinburg, Russia during a September 12, 2026 clean-up as part of the 2026 International Festival of Youth's "Waters of Russia" initiative.
Lekié FF qualified for the CAF Women's Champions League after finishing top of the UNIFFAC qualifying tournament, becoming the first Cameroonian club to reach the continental finals. The team completed the tournament unbeaten, securing their place with a 0-0 draw against DR Congo's Football Academy Msichana.
Samuel Eto'o, Cameroon Football Federation president, said African federations should support FIFA President Gianni Infantino, crediting him with accelerating development of continental associations and expanding World Cup participation for African nations. Africa had nine direct places at the 2026 World Cup, compared with five in 2022.
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, announced plans to confer new traditional titles on the 12 finalists of the Africa Monologue Challenge Season Three before they leave Ghana, during a courtesy visit at his residence as part of the competition's activities.
Ghana defeated Zambia 3-1 on August 30 in Nairobi to reach the quarterfinals of the Africa Volleyball Nations Cup. Ghana will face Rwanda in the quarterfinals on September 1.
The Nigeria Football Federation's president, general secretary and executive committee have all resigned, with outgoing president Ibrahim Gusau citing the decision after consultation with family, friends and stakeholders. The resignations come amid scrutiny over the performance of Nigeria's national teams, including the men's failure to qualify for the last two World Cups and the Super Falcons missing the 2027 Women's World Cup after losing a play-off to South Africa.
The Ghana Minifootball Association has officially unveiled its women's national team, the Sparks Ladies, ahead of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations inaugural women's minifootball tournament. MAG President Bernard Paakow Ekumah stated Ghana's target is to reach the top of Africa's rankings from its current fifth-place position out of 47 countries.
Ghana ranked 4th among African cocoa bean exporters to Europe between 2021 and 2024 with 53.7% of exports, according to Fitch Solutions. West Africa dominates global cocoa production at roughly 65% but Fitch Solutions warns the region faces growing pressure as EU sustainability and traceability requirements shape export flows.
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons). The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford with an option to extend for a further year.
Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, backed by its government, but faces questions about whether it has enough stadiums meeting Confederation of African Football standards for a 24-team tournament. The country had just one approved stadium last season but is building a new international stadium in Addis Ababa.
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), with Brighton retaining a sell-on clause. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year and joins fellow midfield arrivals Santos and Tielemans at Old Trafford.
Western Rod and Wire Limited has called for greater recognition of existing local manufacturers as Ghana develops its integrated aluminium industry. The company, which has manufactured aluminium rod in Ghana since 2005, says it has sufficient production capacity to meet Ghana's cable manufacturing industry's requirements and has reduced dependence on imported aluminium rod.
The Black Star International Film Festival's 11th edition will feature films from 11 countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, the United States, South Africa, Zimbabwe, China, Cameroon, Singapore, the Dominican Republic, and Russia. The festival takes place September 24–27, 2026 in Kumasi and follows submissions from 42 countries.
President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on Thursday after more than 10 weeks abroad, his longest recorded absence since taking power more than four decades ago. The 93-year-old's extended stay fuelled speculation about his health and capacity to govern, though authorities had said he would return.