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World: Global Weather Hazards Summary, September 17, 2026 – September 23, 2026

Country: World Source: Famine Early Warning System Network Please refer to the attached file. El Niño is strengthening. Abnormal heat continues to threaten parts of northern and eastern Africa, Hispaniola, Central America, and northern South America. Drought is expanding in parts of Central America. South Africa sees flooding. Global Weather Hazards The Global Weather Hazards report anticipates severe weather or climate events in Africa; Latin America and the Caribbean; and the Middle East and Asia. This product provides maps with current weather and climate information; short and medium range weather forecasts (up to one week); and the potential impact on crop and pasture conditions. It does not reflect long range forecasts or food security conditions.

ReliefWeb•Famine Early Warning System Network16 Sept

African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029

Some of Africa's great track and field stars expect the decision to award Kenya the 2029 World Athletics Championships to inspire the next generation.

BBC16 Sept

Russia-Africa ties: Moscow's growing influence in Africa

The third Russia-Africa Summit is due to bring African leaders to Moscow at the end of October, as ties between Russia and the continent continue to grow. The Kremlin has sought to expand its influence in Africa amid its isolation from the US and Europe, while African governments have pursued closer economic, diplomatic and security ties with Moscow. Russia has also sought to draw African recruits into its war in Ukraine. Four years after the invasion, Kyiv estimates that around 3,000 Africans have ended up fighting for Moscow on the front lines. We discuss Russia's growing ties with Africa and the recruitment of African fighters with journalist Noé Michalon.

France 24•FRANCE2416 Sept

Kenya: First World Athletics Championships to be held in Africa

For the first time, the World Athletics Championships will be held on the African continent, with Kenya set to host the event in 2029. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe described Kenya's bid as "convincing and moving". Our Nairobi correspondent Bastien Renouil has the details.

France 24•FRANCE2416 Sept

Russia used Claude AI for espionage, disinformation and drone swarms

Anthropic's latest report on the abuse of its AI model found that a Russian-linked hacking group used Claude to automate attacks on more than 20 organisations, including Ukrainian defence ministries and drone suppliers, while separate operators ran pro-Kremlin disinformation in Africa and Moldova.

Euronews16 Sept

WAI counts down to 12th Annual International Girls in Aviation Day

Women in Aviation International (WAI) is counting down to its 12th Annual International Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) on September 19, 2026. A total of 200 events are planned at airports, FBOs, museums, and hangars throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia, with more than 34,500 attendees expected to take part. Of these events, 70

HeliHub•Gwen Wilson16 Sept

Nigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ answers ‘silly’ questions about Africa

Nigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about Africa is to laugh at them.

BBC16 Sept

Why some countries fail while others prosper in the Middle East and Africa

The answer lies less in geography or resources than in the institutions that shape power, legitimacy and opportunity.

Al Jazeera16 Sept

Emirates signs new tourism, travel and business partnerships at ATM

Emirates has signed three new destination partnerships and expanded collaborations with travel technology platforms, cruise operators, business councils and banking partners. The agreements aim to broaden the airline's customer reach and develop targeted offerings for different traveller segments. Emirates and the Mozambique National Agency for Tourism Development and Investment, Public Fund (ANDITUR) have partnered to support the growth of international tourism to Mozambique. The agreement will see the partners explore opportunities to promote Mozambique to travellers in key markets and strengthen connectivity through airline partnerships across Africa. With more than 2,500 kilometres of coastline, Mozambique is known for its beach destinations, ocean activities, cultural experiences, cuisine and vibrant cities, offering a diverse range of attractions for international visitors. Emirates and the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) have signed a partnership agreement to support the growth of inbound tourism to Kenya. Already one of the most popular destinations on the airline's Africa network, Kenya is expected to benefit from joint efforts to attract visitors from both emerging and established markets. Tourism remains a key pillar of Kenya's economy, supporting jobs and attracting millions of visitors each year. The Kenya Tourism Board aims to position the country as Africa's leading tourism destination through a year-round calendar of diverse, sustainable and authentic experiences. Emirates and Alibaba Fliggy, one of China's largest online travel agencies, have signed an MoU to strengthen their strategic partnership in China. The collaboration will combine Emirates' global network with Alibaba Fliggy's digital travel platform. Areas of cooperation include co-branded marketing campaigns, customer engagement initiatives and potential integration opportunities between Emirates Skywards and Alibaba Fliggy's membership ecosystem. The partnership aims to increase brand visibility, stimulate travel demand and deliver more personalised travel experiences for Chinese consumers. Emirates and MSC Cruises have signed an MoU that expands their long-standing partnership across fly-cruise distribution, air-sea product integration, crew travel and customer loyalty initiatives. The agreement builds on more than a decade of collaboration. Under the latest MoU, Emirates and MSC Cruises will expand fly-cruise distribution across the Emirates network in line with MSC Cruises' seasonal homeport strategy. The partners will develop through-fares and open-jaw itineraries, and review gateway markets for additional opportunities. They will also create tailored products for MSC Grand Voyages and repositioning cruises, using the Emirates network to provide seamless one-way travel options. In addition, Emirates and MSC Cruises will explore extending Dubai's Port Rashid model to other cruise ports. Areas of cooperation include terminal check-in, through-baggage solutions, coordinated transfers, and joint protocols for disruption management and passenger repatriation. The partnership will also expand cooperation on crew mobility. Emirates and MSC Cruises will work together on seafarer rotations, with Emirates serving as a preferred carrier. The arrangement includes dedicated crew fares, enhanced baggage allowances and specialised services tailored to seafarers. Emirates has signed an agreement with the Finnish Business Council (FBC), a non-profit organisation supporting Finnish businesses and professionals in the UAE. The partnership aims to strengthen Emirates' engagement with the Finnish business community, particularly ahead of the launch of the direct Dubai-Helsinki service on 1 October. Emirates will provide FBC members with exclusive benefits, while the council will facilitate engagement between the airline and its members. Emirates has also partnered with the Vietnamese Business Council (VNBC), a non-profit organisation supporting Vietnamese businesses and professionals in the UAE. The agreement aims to strengthen ties with the Vietnamese business community and follows the announcement of additional services to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City this winter. Under the partnership, VNBC members will receive exclusive Emirates benefits, while the council will support engagement opportunities between the airline and its network. Emirates has partnered with Cutting Edge, a travel management company specialising in international sports tourism, to develop tailored travel packages for fans attending major sporting events around the world. Combining Emirates' network of nearly 140 destinations with Cutting Edge's access to cricket, football, motorsports, golf and tennis events, the partnership will offer end-to-end travel experiences linked to Emirates sponsorships and other key sporting fixtures. Emirates Holidays, the tour operating arm of Emirates Airline, and the Spain Tourism Office have signed an MoU to support inbound tourism to Spain. The partnership aims to encourage more travellers from Emirates' Middle East network to visit Spain through Emirates Holidays packages. The partnership will see Emirates Holidays and the Spain Tourism Office explore initiatives to increase destination awareness in key Middle East markets and drive package holiday bookings. These include integrated marketing campaigns, seasonal promotions and holiday packages combining Emirates flights with accommodation, local experiences and additional traveller benefits. Emirates Skywards and Emirates Islamic have strengthened their long-standing partnership by renewing their strategic agreement at ATM. The renewed agreement focuses on product innovation and enhancing benefits for Emirates Islamic Skywards co-branded cardholders. The partnership, which spans 18 years, now includes three Emirates Skywards co-branded cards, including the Emirates Islamic Skywards Black Card, as well as a co-branded savings account, salary transfer proposition and miles exchange product. The partnership began with the launch of the Emirates Islamic Skywards Card in 2008, the region's first Islamic co-branded airline credit card. It combined Emirates Islamic's Shariah-compliant banking services with the Emirates Skywards loyalty programme. Under the 2026 agreement, the partners will continue to focus on product innovation and enhanced benefits for co-branded cardholders, further strengthening the offering for Emirates Islamic customers.

Etihad Airways, Swissport expand global ground handling, cargo partnership

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways and Swissport, the world’s largest provider of aviation services by revenue, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Arabian Travel Market to expand their global partnership, increasing the number of airports at which Swissport serves the airline from 30 to 40. The expanded partnership covers airports across Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. Captain Majed Al Marzouqi, Chief Operations and Guest Officer, Etihad Airways, said, "Working with one partner across 40 airports gives our guests the same experience whether they are departing from Europe, Asia or North America, and gives our operation the consistency it needs to match that expansion.” Warwick Brady, President and Chief Executive Officer, Swissport, said, "Etihad and Swissport are a natural fit. We share the same ambition for operational excellence and an uncompromising focus on the customer experience. Etihad is embarking on an exciting phase of growth, and Swissport is proud to support that journey with our global network, our teams’ operational expertise and our technology capabilities.” Under the MoU, the two companies will work together across ground handling and cargo services, with scope to extend the relationship into airport hospitality through Swissport’s Aspire brand. Technology and innovation will be important drivers of the expanded partnership as Etihad and Swissport explore opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen service delivery and improve the guest experience. By applying automation, artificial intelligence and data-driven insights, including Swissport’s work on autonomous ground vehicles, the two organisations aim to support safer, smarter and more seamless airport operations, while investing in the people and capabilities that will support it.

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Etihad, Swissport expand global partnership

Etihad Airways and Swissport have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their global partnership, increasing the number of airports where Swissport provides services to the UAE airline from 30 to 40. The expanded agreement covers airports across Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia, adding ten locations to Swissport’s existing operations for […]

AviTrader•Heike Tamm16 Sept

Al-Qaida and IS-linked violence in Africa’s Sahel belt set to hit record levels this year

Twenty-five years after 9/11, figures compiled by conflict monitor underline how Sahel region has become centre of Islamist terror Islamist extremist violence in Africa’s Sahel region is set to reach historic highs after a series of sweeping offensives by groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State, according to new figures compiled by the conflict monitor Acled . As the US marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks launched by al-Qaida against targets in Washington and New York, the statistics underline the continued expansion of the veteran organisation in parts of Africa – in stark contrast with its relative weakness elsewhere. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Jason Burke International security correspondent16 Sept

Chinese Solar Panels Drop to 12 Cents a Watt, Rooftop Installs Surge Worldwide

Chinese-made photovoltaic panels cost 12 cents a watt in 2026, down from $5-$6 at the turn of the millennium, and that price collapse is now powering rooftop solar installations from Pakistani cement plants to Philippine homes and Australian suburbs, according to the Financial Times. A Pakistani cement giant has cut its power costs by up to 40% with solar at its production sites, and rooftop solar capacity in the Philippines has nearly doubled in a year. At the same time, Africa is on pace to install record gigawatts, and Australia has installed…

OilPrice.com•Alex Kimani15 Sept

History is being rewritten at an archaeological site in Morocco. What the discovery of an ancient wall tells us

In the hills of northwestern Morocco, overlooking the river that gives the site its name, research at Oued Beht is bringing to light a previously unknown chapter of the region's past. The discovery of a substantial built structure suggests that, during the second millennium BC, communities in northwestern Africa were actively shaping their environment. They were also engaging in broader networks of interaction across the Mediterranean world.

Phys.org15 Sept

Wild dogs make the longest recorded journey of any terrestrial mammal in Africa

African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) travel incredibly long distances to search for a mate and new places to breed. They typically embark on these mammoth treks as young adults and often face numerous hazards along the way. These include busy highways, expanding human settlements and deadly wire poaching snares.

Phys.org15 Sept

PHAR: Pharma Leader Retests Key Fib Level in Triangle Pattern

📊 PHAR: Pharma Leader Retests Key Fib Level in Triangle Pattern 💊 🏛️ Fundamentals: 📈 Strengths and Catalysts: Company holds a dominant 29% share of total Egyptian pharmaceutical exports. 🚢 USD export revenues provide a strong natural hedge against local currency devaluation. 💵 EIPICO 3 facility unlocks high-margin biopharmaceutical export opportunities in MENA and Africa. 🌍 ⚠️ Weaknesses and Risks: Debt-to-assets ratio sits high at 57.2%, causing heavy interest expense strain. ⚠️ Interest coverage dropped to 2.1x due to elevated local borrowing rates. 📉 🧾 Shareholders and Free Float: ACDIMA holds 44.08% as a strategic government investor. 🧾 Medical Union Investment Co. owns 3.68%. 🏢 Public retail and institutional free float stands at 52.24%. 📊 🕌 Sharia Screen: Sharia status: Non-Compliant due to interest-bearing debt to total assets reaching 57.2%, exceeding the 30% threshold. ⚠️ 📈 The Pulse: YTD performance is up +61.4%. 📈 Trailing 1Y return stands at +101.8%. 📊 Price is correcting after hitting an all-time high of EGP 178.99. 📉 MACD and RSI show bearish divergence, reflecting cooling momentum. 📉 Stock is currently trading below its main support level at EGP 131.70. 🛑 Price is testing the critical 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level. 🔍 Chart is forming a triangle pattern. 📐 A breakout above the upper trendline of the triangle will be a positive signal. 📈 I will not enter long positions until price breaks and closes back above EGP 131.70. 🛑 A breakdown below the 61.8% Fib level opens negative downside targets. ⚠️ Next downside support sits at the triangle lower band and the 52-week low anchored VWAP near EGP 109.00. 🟢 🧱 The Key Structural Boundaries • Confirmation / Entry Trigger: Daily close above EGP 131.70. 📈 • Critical Resistance: EGP 131.70. 🔴 • Lower Downside Support: Triangle lower band / Anchored VWAP at EGP 109.00. 🟢 🎯 Verdict: EIPICO boasts strong export fundamentals, but debt servicing costs cap short-term earnings. 💵 Technical setup requires patience as price consolidates inside a triangle near Fib support. 📐 Avoid buying now and wait for a confirmed breakout above EGP 131.70. 🛑 If you like my insights, follow and boost! 🙌💙🚀 🎁 $15 TradingView Discount: https://www.tradingview.com/pricing/?share_your_love=mnmabroukw36ix ✨💸🤑

The world’s largest EV company just partnered with an African electric motorcycle company

Africa’s electric motorcycle market is about to get an interesting new combination of Chinese manufacturing scale and homegrown battery-swapping infrastructure. Yadea, the Chinese electric two-wheeler giant that has sold more than 100 million vehicles globally, has announced a new strategic partnership with African electric mobility company Spiro. The two companies plan to work together on electric motorcycles and scooters specifically tailored to African markets while integrating those vehicles into Spiro’s rapidly growing battery-swapping network. more…

Electrek•Micah Toll15 Sept

Voices: The UK had a plan for Nigeria’s security nightmare. Then came the aid cuts

Nigeria has been seen by the UK as a bulwark against increased conflict, terrorism and turmoil across Africa, writes the chair of parliament’s International Development Committee, Sarah Champion. However, the government has broken a promise to boost our ‘mutual national security’ thanks to the reality of aid cuts

The Independent•Sarah Champion15 Sept

Angola: Portuguese-speaking African countries strengthen emergency medical team readiness

Countries: Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe Source: World Health Organization Addis Ababa - Five Portuguese-speaking African countries have developed national roadmaps to establish and strengthen emergency medical teams capable of rapid deployment during disease outbreaks, disasters and other health emergencies. Representatives from Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe developed the roadmaps during the first regional Emergency Medical Team workshop specifically designed for Portuguese-speaking African countries. Organized by WHO, with support from the Government of China and the Macao Special Administrative Region, the workshop addressed a longstanding gap in access to specialized emergency preparedness and response capacity-building opportunities tailored to the Portuguese-speaking context in Africa. WHO specialists collaborated with country delegations to assess existing capacities, identify operational gaps and define priority actions for building trained, equipped and coordinated national teams. The resulting roadmaps outline responsibilities and actions for the next 12 to 24 months, providing a foundation for sustained national action, continued WHO technical support and measurable progress towards operational readiness. “A strong emergency response depends on national teams that can be mobilized quickly and operate effectively from the outset,” said Dr Marie-Roseline Darnycka Bélizaire, Regional Emergency Director for WHO in Africa. “This initiative is equipping Portuguese-speaking countries with the systems, skills and expertise to lead emergency responses nationally and deliver life-saving care when it is needed most.” The WHO African Region records over 100 public health emergencies annually, ranging from disease outbreaks and climate-related disasters to humanitarian crises. While 27 countries are developing national emergency medical teams, only 12 have achieved operational readiness in line with WHO minimum standards. Progress among Portuguese-speaking countries has been partly constrained by limited access to specialized guidance and language barriers. During the workshop, participants were introduced to WHO’s ten-step approach to developing national emergency medical teams and integrating them into existing health emergency response systems. Drawing on experiences from COVID-19, cholera, cyclones and other emergencies, each delegation examined the governance, financing, workforce, equipment, logistics and coordination arrangements required to establish a sustainable national team. Participants also visited the WHO Emergency Medical Teams Training and Knowledge Hub in Addis Ababa, gaining practical insight into how multidisciplinary responders are trained and prepared for deployment. The hub maintains a roster of approximately 650 trained emergency responders, including 250 trained in 2026. The workshop supports the implementation of the Regional Framework on Emergency Medical Teams, 2026–2030, adopted by African health ministers. The framework calls for every country in the region to have at least one functional national emergency medical team by 2030, marking a shift from relying on teams assembled during crises to maintaining permanent national capacities that are trained, tested and ready to deploy. Support from the Government of China and the Macao Special Administrative Region has enabled WHO to begin closing an important capacity gap while strengthening cooperation and peer learning among Portuguese-speaking countries. WHO will continue working with the participating countries to refine and implement their roadmaps, strengthen national coordination and expand practical and simulation-based training. Media contacts Chinyere Nwonye Emergencies Communications Officer WHO Africa Regional Office nwonyec@who.int +2348034645524 Collins Boakye-Agyemang Communications and marketing officer Tel: + 242 06 520 65 65 (WhatsApp) Email: boakyeagyemangc@who.int

ReliefWeb•World Health Organization15 Sept

2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers in Africa

The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation in a rural region in the northeast of the country, Eswatini's government said.

CBS News15 Sept