Thousands of farmers in Masaka City, Uganda, are counting heavy losses after nearly four months of prolonged sunshine and drought severely affected coffee, matooke and other food crops, according to The Scribe. The dry spell has raised concerns about food security and household incomes in an area where many families depend on agriculture. During a visit to Kanabukulilo Village in Kimanya-Kabonera Division on Saturday, State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere Nsubuga expressed concern over the drought's impact on farmers and their livelihoods.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) says it is collaborating with importers and other stakeholders to ensure faster and smoother cargo clearance following the introduction of new import rule requirements. According to Capital FM Business, the move announced in Nairobi on September 7, 2026, aims to address delays affecting cargo clearance at entry points as traders adjust to the updated regulations. The tax agency indicated that engagement with stakeholders is central to easing the transition and minimizing disruption to trade.

Air raid alerts in Kyiv have reached a record high as Russia carries out round-the-clock strikes on Ukraine, the BBC reports. The near-constant warnings and attacks are disrupting daily life in the capital, with schools, businesses and public transport all struggling to operate normally amid the surge in Russian air attacks. The intensified bombardment marks a significant escalation in the pressure on the city, forcing residents to spend extended periods in shelters while essential services attempt to maintain operations.

A fleet of boat ambulances operating on Lakes Victoria, Albert and Kyoga is delivering life-saving healthcare to remote island communities in Uganda, according to a report by John Musenze. Funded by Gavi, the vessels provide emergency evacuations and outreach vaccination services, reaching residents who would otherwise lack access to medical care. The report highlights operations on Koome Island, where the boats have become a critical lifeline for islanders in need of urgent treatment and routine immunisation.

The family of a Nigerian woman, identified as Ms Yusuf, has expressed concern after she became unreachable following her arrival at Doha airport in Qatar. According to Premium Times, the family said this was her first trip outside Nigeria and that she had no friends in Qatar whom they could immediately contact. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and relatives are reportedly seeking assistance in locating her.

Residents of Nyakallong in South Africa's Free State say sewage continues to spill into their yards and pollute water near Voëlpan Dam, despite a High Court ruling against the Matjhabeng Local Municipality, the municipality being placed under administration, and intervention by the South African Human Rights Commission. According to Health-e News, the problems persist almost two years after the SAHRC found the municipality had violated residents' rights and endangered their health through sewage pollution.