US threats to penalise countries that trade with Iran could disrupt Spain's supply of saffron, a key ingredient in paella, according to Al Jazeera. Much of the world's saffron is grown in Iran, and potential sanctions enforcement against Iran's trade partners would raise costs and create uncertainty for Spanish importers, chefs and exporters who rely on the spice. The report highlights how geopolitical trade pressure can ripple into everyday food supply chains and culinary traditions.

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has said that 'democracy demands' other parties cooperate with it following a victory in a state election. According to the BBC, the party is attempting to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of an outright majority. The statement signals an effort by the AfD to pressure mainstream parties, which have generally refused to work with it, into coalition or cooperation talks.

Uganda's Special Forces Command celebrated its victory in the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces Inter-Forces Drill Competition, receiving the championship trophy and a UGX 50 million cash prize at SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, Wakiso District. Maj Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru, the SFC Commander, congratulated the team, saying the win demonstrated high standards, and set sights on combat excellence.

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.

Kenyan politician Muli has publicly challenged the narrative that it is "Kalonzo's time" to lead the opposition, questioning who had reached such a consensus. According to Capital FM, Muli pointed to competing ambitions among other opposition figures as evidence that no agreement exists. The remarks highlight ongoing divisions within Kenya's opposition over leadership and strategy ahead of future political contests, with Kalonzo Musyoka's position as presumptive flagbearer remaining contested.

The funeral of Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander convicted of genocide and war crimes by a United Nations tribunal, has been held in Serbia's capital, Belgrade, with state honours, according to Al Jazeera. Mladic was convicted over atrocities committed during the 1992-1995 Bosnian war, including the Srebrenica massacre. The decision to grant state honours to a convicted war criminal is likely to draw international criticism and renewed scrutiny of Serbia's approach to its wartime past.