Africa: All of Africa Today - September 3, 2026
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Were Christians the target of the Palm Sunday attack in Nigeria?
Gunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March.
Were Christians the target of the Palm Sunday attack in Nigeria?
Gunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March.
Nigeria: We Were Offered $3m to Stop Campaign Against Tinubu - Atiku-Linked U.S. Lobbying Firm
[Vanguard] A United States-based policy advisory and lobbying firm linked to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged that its founder, Dr Karl Von Batten, was offered $3 million and invited to a confidential meeting in London to persuade him to end the firm's campaign concerning allegations
Africa: New Initiative Aims to Expand Access to Mpox Vaccines
[Unicef] Geneva/New York/Copenhagen -- A global initiative to establish a stockpile of mpox vaccines was launched on 27 August, creating a long-term mechanism to ensure countries have access to vaccines when responding to mpox outbreaks.
South Africa: IFP Boss Shuts Down ANC's Call to Axe Buthelezi Again
[Scrolla] IFP President Velenkosini Hlabisa says Buthelezi's future should be discussed privately, not in public, after the ANC demanded his removal. The dispute follows Buthelezi's opposition to uMkhanyakude's R14.6-million water tanker purchase, which he says is financially reckless.
When will Nigeria’s economic growth finally reach the people?
Nigeria is beginning to win the battle over macroeconomic stability but losing the argument at the household level. GDP is read more When will Nigeria’s economic growth finally reach the people?
BusinessDay 03rd Sep 2026
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Why Uber is retreating from Africa’s ride-hailing market
….US-based firm leaves four African countries in one year as low fares, rising operating costs, competition and regulation squeeze the economics read more Why Uber is retreating from Africa’s ride-hailing market
'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media
More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.