Residents of Matswale township in Musina say ongoing sewage spills and the stench of overflowing wastewater continue to disrupt their lives, more than a year after South Africa's Public Protector found authorities had failed to maintain the town's sewage infrastructure. The watchdog's report concluded that the Vhembe District Municipality and Musina Local Municipality failed to adequately address spillages in Matswale Phase 10, Ward 5, and also flagged resulting pollution, according to Health-e News.

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.

An eruption of Anak Krakatau, a volcano located about 150 kilometres from Indonesia's capital Jakarta, has left approximately 270,000 people stranded as airports in the region extended their closures. According to the BBC, the volcano began erupting late on Friday. The disruption to air travel has affected large numbers of passengers, with authorities keeping airports shut amid the ongoing volcanic activity. Further details on casualties, damage, or the expected duration of the closures were not provided in the report.

Kenyan political figure Oparanya convened leaders from the Western region in Kisumu to rally support for President Ruto's re-election bid. According to Capital FM, Oparanya said the leaders had completed their first session and would hold a second session before issuing a comprehensive resolution on their position. The meeting signals early political mobilisation in the Western Kenya region ahead of the next general election, with regional leaders aligning behind the incumbent president's campaign for a second term.

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.