# Hottub Newsmap · 25 Sep 2026 · Africa

Africa, Friday 25 September 2026 · Coverage by where it was published · 1,077 reports from 20 countries · final · computed 2026-10-18T06:17:00Z

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> Map of Africa of news coverage on 25 Sep 2026, shaded by publisher country; most from South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. Top stories: “Manchester City ‘found guilty of majority of 115…”; “CNN, MS NOW, Politico allowed back in White House…”.

## Top stories

1. [Manchester City ‘found guilty of majority of 115 charges’](https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/manchester-city-found-guilty-of-majority-of-115-charges/2026) — gbcghanaonline.com, 8 outlets, 8 reports
   Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching, sources have told BBC Sport. The Athletic is reporting that the sanctions have not been decided…
2. [CNN, MS NOW, Politico allowed back in White House after judge's order](https://www.enca.com/news/cnn-ms-now-politico-allowed-back-white-house-after-judges-order) — enca.com, 4 outlets, 4 reports
   CNN, MS NOW and Politico were allowed back into the White House on Thursday, six days after being banned by President Donald Trump, following a federal judge's order that the journalists have their access restored.
3. [Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict rages](https://www.enca.com/news/internet-disrupted-ethiopia-conflict-rages) — enca.com, 4 outlets, 4 reports
   The internet was disrupted in northern Ethiopia on Friday, online monitor Netblocks said, as conflict raged between the federal government and Tigray rebels, while AFP confirmed connection difficulties.
4. [Delegates walk out in protest as Benjamin Netanyahu defends Israel at UN](https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/middle-east/404478/delegates-walk-out-in-protest-as-benjamin-netanyahu-defends-israel-at-un) — eastleighvoice.co.ke, 3 outlets, 3 reports
   As Netanyahu began speaking, dozens of delegates walked out, leaving a large number of empty seats in the hall.
5. [Sabastian Sawe Inducted Into Adidas Hall of Fame](https://nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/30398/sabastian-sawe-inducted-into-adidas-hall-of-fame) — nairobileo.co.ke, 3 outlets, 3 reports
   Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe has been inducted into the Adidas Hall of Fame, receiving recognition for his achievements and journey in athletics.
6. [Lupita Nyong’o invests in Nairobi City Thunder ahead of Basketball League finals](https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/news/404571/lupita-nyongo-invests-in-nairobi-city-thunder-ahead-of-basketball-league-finals) — eastleighvoice.co.ke, 3 outlets, 3 reports
   With Nyong’o now joining the club as an investor, Thunder's growing profile on and off the court adds another dimension to its push for domestic success and continued participation in African basketball.
7. [COCOBOD increases cocoa producer price to GH¢42,400 for 2026/27 season](https://www.myjoyonline.com/cocobod-increases-cocoa-producer-price-to-gh%c2%a242400-for-2026-27-season) — myjoyonline.com, 3 outlets, 3 reports
   The new price represents an increase of GH¢1,008 per tonne over the previous producer price, equivalent to an increase of about 2.4 percent.
8. [Court detains four suspects for 15 days over lawyer Kyalo Mbobu murder](https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/national/404688/court-detains-four-suspects-for-15-days-over-lawyer-kyalo-mbobu-murder) — eastleighvoice.co.ke, 3 outlets, 3 reports
   The court granted the DCI 15 days to complete investigations before the suspects can be dealt with further in accordance with the law.
9. [‘Eskom 2.0’ to be implemented as Mteto Nyati stays on as chair for three more years](https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-09-25-eskom-20-to-be-implemented-as-mteto-nyati-stays-on-as-chair-for-three-more-years) — timeslive.co.za, 3 outlets, 3 reports
   Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says Eskom is entering a new era, 'Eskom 2.0', as South Africa moves beyond load-shedding and prepares for a more competitive electricity market
10. [RECORDED | Ramokgopa gives update on Eskom board](https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-09-25-watch-live-ramokgopa-gives-update-on-eskom-board) — sowetan.co.za, 3 outlets, 3 reports
   Minister of electricity and energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is giving an update on matters relating to Eskom’s board leadership and governance

## Reports by publisher country

| Country | Code | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---:|---:|
| South Africa | ZA | 238 | 22.1% |
| Kenya | KE | 224 | 20.8% |
| Nigeria | NG | 183 | 17.0% |
| Ghana | GH | 167 | 15.5% |
| Tanzania | TZ | 72 | 6.7% |
| Rwanda | RW | 70 | 6.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | CG | 26 | 2.4% |
| DR Congo | CD | 24 | 2.2% |
| Morocco | MA | 22 | 2.0% |
| Algeria | DZ | 16 | 1.5% |
| Uganda | UG | 5 | 0.5% |
| Benin | BJ | 4 | 0.4% |
| Côte d'Ivoire | CI | 4 | 0.4% |
| Ethiopia | ET | 4 | 0.4% |
| Gabon | GA | 4 | 0.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | GW | 4 | 0.4% |
| Burkina Faso | BF | 3 | 0.3% |
| Niger | NE | 3 | 0.3% |
| South Sudan | SS | 3 | 0.3% |
| Somalia | SO | 1 | 0.1% |

## About this map

Hottub News counted 1,077 reports from outlets in 20 countries for 25 Sep 2026. South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria published the most (238 reports), and the five busiest countries account for 82% of the total.

The most widely covered stories were: “Manchester City ‘found guilty of majority of 115 charges’” (8 outlets, mostly Ghana and South Africa); “CNN, MS NOW, Politico allowed back in White House after judge's order” (4 outlets, mostly South Africa and Kenya); “Internet disrupted in Ethiopia as conflict rages” (4 outlets, mostly South Africa and Republic of the Congo).

Each report is placed in the country of the outlet that published it (from its feed, web domain or Wikidata), not where the events happened. Stories group reports of the same event across outlets and languages. Paid placements are never included.

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