Zambia's incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema won the presidential election of the country's General Elections 2026 that took place on August 13, 2026. That was declared by the Electoral Commission of Zambia and reported by various African media on August 18, 2026.

On August 13, 2026, about 8 million registered voters in Zambia descended on polling stations to cast their votes in the country's general elections. That was reported by some African media.

Chad has announced its decision to ditch the International Criminal Court (ICC), reported some African media on July 28, 2026.

Dangote Industries Limited alias Dangote Group on July 6, 2026, announced that it will build a $17 billion mega refinery in Kenya. That was reported by some African media on July 7, 2026. The announcement comes after months of speculations about the country for location of the project.

Tanzania's regime that took power after sham general elections in November 2025, has banned political rallies in the country. That was reported by some media on June 27, 2026.

A bipartisan US bill in response to the brutal massacre by security forces in Tanzania, of young protesters and other people, during and after the country's sham general elections that were held on October 29, 2026, is on track. The bill also addresses some other human rights abuses by the regime there. That was reported by some US and African media on June 18, 2026.

At least 31 people perished in Ethiopia, after a bus carrying over 60 passengers went out of control and plunged into a 100-meter-deep ravine, in the country's Amhara region, on June 15, 2026. That was reported by various African media.

Cardi B and Tyla were honored immensely at the American Music Awards 2026, with 3 and 2 awards respectively.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook report published in April 2026, provided its 2026 estimates for global economies of the world including African economies. The estimates are in Gross Domestic Product alias GDP (Nominal). The latter is the market value in US$, of all goods and services generated by each nation in 2026.

Doechii and Tyla killed it at the Met Gala 2026 red carpet in ultra sexy outfits.