African football’s biggest promise needs a calendar supporters can trust
AFCON’s future is being reconsidered. Supporters, players and host communities deserve a stable calendar—and a clear reason for the choice.
Edition of 11 October 2026
Congo cannot outsource force and keep accountability secret
When private contractors operate near a war, Congo’s public deserves to know who authorised them, what rules apply and where accountability lies.
Kampala feels a weaker shilling before the numbers settle
A weaker shilling reaches Kampala through replacement costs and uncertain prices. Small businesses need useful information, not panic.
A lie about asylum can become a fire on somebody’s street
In Kumba, a radio lesson needs someone who will listen back
When a journalist’s phone becomes a risk for everyone who calls
In Lagos, the growth test is what it costs to stay open
