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Achraf Hakimi’s final appeal against a rape trial order has failed in France. The Morocco and PSG defender continues to deny the accusation.

Morocco

Hakimi’s Final Appeal Fails; Rape Trial to Proceed

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Michael Kiwanuka says he is recovering from a stroke caused by a brain bleed linked to high blood pressure and has completed a new album, Fudge.

Uganda

Michael Kiwanuka Reveals Stroke Recovery and New Album

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Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu has died after an attack in Kibuli, Kampala. Police opened a murder investigation and are seeking suspects.

Uganda

Afrigo Band Leader Killed in Kampala

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Nigeria's EFCC has declared Abdulrasheed Maina wanted over alleged receipt of stolen property. The new notice does not disclose the property involved.

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EFCC Declares Abdulrasheed Maina Wanted Again

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Discover five Kinshasa dining addresses, from Pullman and Hilton to Fleuve Congo, Limoncello and Majestic River, with restaurants, views and events.

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5 Great Restaurants and Hotel Dining Spots in Kinshasa

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Inside DRC’s Operation to Bring Denise Dusauchoy to Kinshasa

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Kagame Sides With Journalist Against His Own Foreign Minister

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Guinea

Guinea Landfill Landslide Kills 30 as Search Continues

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Niger Governor Orders Rescue of Worshippers Abducted in Borgu

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Senegal

Who Is Patrick Vieira, Senegal’s New Head Coach?

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DRC NEWS

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Peace For DRC Now

DRC Takes Rwanda Compliance Dispute to UNGA Over Resolution 2773

M23 spokesman Oscar Balinda says eastern DRC gold and coltan pass through Rwanda, while UN experts document smuggling and mineral laundering networks.

Justice & Crime

M23 Spokesman Says Eastern DRC Gold and Coltan Pass Through Rwanda

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Yoane Wissa’s biography covers his age, Newcastle career, DR Congo goals, wife, children, acid-attack recovery and rise from French football.

Biography

Yoane Wissa Biography: Age, Newcastle Career and DR Congo Goals

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Yoane Wissa scored his 13th DR Congo goal in a 2-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, moving into the Leopards’ all-time top five.

Sports Trends

Yoane Wissa Enters DR Congo’s Top Five Scorers

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Dr Victor Kingombe served patients in Kisangani before dying from Ebola in 2026. Read his verified medical career, response role and legacy.

Biography

Dr Victor Kingombe Biography: Kisangani Doctor Lost to Ebola

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At UNGA81, Judith Suminwa called for enforcement of Resolution 2773, independent verification and consequences for violations in eastern DRC.

Rwanda

Carine Kanimba Wins $20,000 for “Behind the Jersey” Platform

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At UNGA81, Judith Suminwa called for enforcement of Resolution 2773, independent verification and consequences for violations in eastern DRC.

DR.Congo

DRC Takes Rwanda Compliance Dispute to UNGA Over Resolution 2773

Front Uni pour la RDC says it filed an ICC communication naming Paul Kagame, Joseph Kabila and three AFC/M23 leaders over alleged crimes in eastern DRC.

DR.Congo

Congolese Group Files ICC Communication Naming Kagame, Kabila

The DRC can use global demand for cobalt, copper, lithium and tantalum to secure peace, investment, local processing and lasting prosperity.

DR.Congo

Congo’s Minerals Are Global Power and Kinshasa should set the terms

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Bryan Mbeumo scored while captaining Cameroon in a 3-1 win over Comoros to open the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.

Cameroon

Bryan Mbeumo Scores as Cameroon Beat Comoros 3-1

The Manchester United forward scored while captaining Cameroon in their opening AFCON qualifier.
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Malick Yalcouyé scored on his senior Ivory Coast debut as the Elephants beat

Côte d’Ivoire

Malick Yalcouyé Scores on Debut as Ivory Coast Beat Ghana

The Brighton midfielder scored and won a penalty as Côte d’Ivoire beat Ghana 2-0.
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Dr Victor Kingombe served patients in Kisangani before dying from Ebola in 2026. Read his verified medical career, response role and legacy.

Zimbabwe

Dr Victor Kingombe Biography: Kisangani Doctor Lost to Ebola

The verified life and legacy of the Kisangani doctor who died during the 2026 Ebola outbreak.
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William Troost-Ekong’s biography: age, Nigerian roots, clubs, Super Eagles career, AFCON award, wife, children, foundation and conversion to Islam.

Nigeria

William Troost-Ekong Biography: Career, Family, Faith and Legacy

From Haarlem to Super Eagles captaincy, AFCON acclaim, family life and his public embrace of Islam
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At UNGA81, Judith Suminwa called for enforcement of Resolution 2773, independent verification and consequences for violations in eastern DRC.

DR.Congo

DRC Takes Rwanda Compliance Dispute to UNGA Over Resolution 2773

At UNGA81, Judith Suminwa called for enforcement of Resolution 2773, independent verification
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Moses Matovu’s biography, Afrigo Band career, songs, awards and legacy, plus verified facts about his death and the police investigation.

Uganda

Moses Matovu Biography: Afrigo Band Leader’s Life and Legacy

The singer and saxophonist led Uganda’s Afrigo Band for five decades before his death in Kampala.
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Read Achraf Hakimi’s biography: age, Moroccan roots, Real Madrid rise, PSG and Morocco honours, children and the latest court-case status.

Morocco

Achraf Hakimi Biography: Age, Career, Family and Trial

Inside the Morocco captain’s rise from Madrid to PSG, his honours, family life and court case.
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SARB raised South Africa's repo rate to 7.25%, effective 25 September. Prime rises to 10.75%, lifting variable-rate loan repayments.

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South Africa Raises Repo Rate to 7.25%

The unanimous increase takes prime to 10.75% as fuel shocks lift inflation risks.
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Tigray forces seized airports as fighting spread into Afar and Amhara. Ethiopian Airlines suspended three routes while rival sides traded blame.

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Tigray Forces Seize Airports as Fighting Spreads

Ethiopian Airlines halted flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire amid renewed battles.
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Sanna Manjang faces a Gambian military court over alleged desertion in 2017. Here is how the case differs from his civilian trial.

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Sanna Manjang Faces Gambia Court Martial for Desertion

The military case concerns an alleged 2017 desertion and is separate from his High Court proceedings.
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Kenya’s High Court awarded Ndiang’ui Kinyagia Sh5 million after finding a 2025 police raid violated his constitutional rights.

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Court Awards Ndiang’ui Kinyagia Sh5m Over Police Raid

The High Court found that the 2025 search and seizure violated the tech entrepreneur’s rights.
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Patience Akyianu’s biography: the Hollard Ghana Group CEO led Barclays Ghana and served on major corporate boards.

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Who Was Patience Akyianu, Hollard Ghana’s Group CEO?

The former Barclays Ghana MD built a three-decade career across banking, insurance and governance.
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Mama Fatma Karume was Zanzibar’s first post-revolution First Lady, a women’s organiser and widow of founding president Abeid Amani Karume.

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Who Was Mama Fatma Karume, Zanzibar’s First First Lady?

The women’s organiser, founding First Lady and keeper of Zanzibar’s history died in Mbweni.
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RCMP Const. Eli Ndatuje goes on trial in Alberta over allegations he accessed police records and disclosed safeguarded information to Rwanda. He denies the charges.

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RCMP Officer Eli Ndatuje on Trial Over Alleged Disclosure to Rwanda

RCMP Const. Eli Ndatuje goes on trial in Alberta over allegations he accessed police records and
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Micah Reddy’s biography, education, amaBhungane career, Malema book and the latest verified update on his status in Djibouti.

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Who Is Micah Reddy, Journalist Believed Held in Djibouti?

Inside the ICIJ Africa coordinator’s career and the developing Djibouti custody report.
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Bryan Mbeumo’s biography: age, parents, French-Cameroonian roots, Troyes and Brentford rise, Manchester United career and Cameroon captaincy.

Cameroon

Bryan Mbeumo Biography: Age, Parents, Career and Cameroon Captain

From Avallon and Troyes to Brentford, Manchester United and the Cameroon armband against Comoros.
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BREAKING NEWS

Yoane Wissa scored his 13th DR Congo goal in a 2-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, moving into the Leopards’ all-time top five.

Yoane Wissa Enters DR Congo’s Top Five Scorers

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Bryan Mbeumo scored while captaining Cameroon in a 3-1 win over Comoros to open the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.

Bryan Mbeumo Scores as Cameroon Beat Comoros 3-1

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Malick Yalcouyé scored on his senior Ivory Coast debut as the Elephants beat

Malick Yalcouyé Scores on Debut as Ivory Coast Beat Ghana

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Dr Victor Kingombe served patients in Kisangani before dying from Ebola in 2026. Read his verified medical career, response role and legacy.

Dr Victor Kingombe Biography: Kisangani Doctor Lost to Ebola

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JOBS / OPPORTUNITY

UNICEF has opened two six-month HR positions in Kinshasa to support its DRC Ebola response. Applications close September 9.

UNICEF Opens Two Ebola Response HR Jobs in Kinshasa

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OBR Burundi is recruiting five Judicial Litigation Officers in Bujumbura. Law graduates with five years' experience can apply by September 11

OBR Burundi Is Hiring 5 Judicial Litigation Officers

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NDMC Bursary 2027 applications are open until September 30. See eligibility, funding, documents and how to apply online.

NDMC Bursary 2027 Opens for South African Students — Apply by Sept. 30

South Africa

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UNICEF is hiring a Partnerships Manager P-4 in Kinshasa. Check qualifications, eligibility and how to apply for Job 595467 by Sept. 15.

UNICEF Hiring Partnerships Manager P-4 in Kinshasa

DR.Congo

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