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1. Friday, September 18, 2026

2. 12:25business
   Flagged vessel from one of Africa's maritime powerhouses becomes latest civilian ship caught in Russia-Ukraine war Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor story
3. 13:10business
   Burkina Faso’s leader, Traoré, shows off a new weapon supplied by the world’s 3rd most powerful military nation Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor
4. 14:30business
   China upgrades military operation in an African country where the US boasts its largest military base as Houthis choke vital sea routes Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor story

5. Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6. 12:10business
   Uganda rushes to protect its citizens in Kenya after Ruto’s crackdown on foreign traders Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor
7. 11:10business
   Algeria closes its airspace to UAE-registered aircraft as diplomatic feud deepens Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor

8. Monday, September 14, 2026

9. 17:25business
   Dangote is now worth more than the likes of Jack Ma and the owner of Nike, as his net worth surges from $28.5 billion to $51.3 billion Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor
10. 14:05business
    Africa’s 3rd strongest air force receives half a dozen HT-100 unmanned helicopters from the UAE as part of a €1 billion deal for 3 warships Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor
11. 13:10business
    Nigeria turns to the world’s second-largest economy to share intelligence on border security and discuss issue of mutual interests Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor
12. 09:35business
    Dangote launches ₦2.15 trillion IPO with 4.1 billion new ordinary shares as net worth could jump to $58 billion Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor story

13. Wednesday, September 9, 2026

14. 10:55business
    The world’s newest oil producing country is emerging from Africa with a 230,000 bpd target Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor story
15. 11:45business
    An African country that banned exports of its most important resource now bans two more Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor
16. 17:55business
    Turkey’s oldest defense company sets up shop in the home of Africa’s most powerful military Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor
17. 18:05business
    US beats China in its AI race to Africa as Egypt inks a $1 billion data center deal with the world’s most valuable company Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor story
18. 18:45business
    US moves to beat China to Africa’s critical minerals with plans to develop a major processing industry within East Africa’s largest economy Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor story

19. Tuesday, September 8, 2026

20. 06:30business
    As fear drives 100s to Kenya’s embassy, the government quickly moves to grant temporary amnesty to its undocumented neighbours Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor
21. 11:10business
    Egypt’s budget airline, Air Cairo, is preparing to double down on Airbus narrowbody aircraft with up to 30 new jets Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor
22. 13:30business
    Russia says its Yak-130M is all Africa needs for all its air combat, as it offers local aviation weapons production support Business Insider (limited free articles) by Chinedu Okafor story