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Ernest Bai Koroma has returned to Sierra Leone after more than two years in Nigeria, following the July discontinuance of criminal proceedings.

Sierra Leone

Ernest Bai Koroma Returns to Sierra Leone

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Eric Omondi was detained in Nairobi during a campaign to reduce Kenya's counties. Here is what footage confirms and what remains unclear.

Kenya

Eric Omondi Detained During Nairobi Signature Drive

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Nigeria's FCCPC is examining Uber's abrupt exit and unresolved customer services. Users can still contact Uber support until 23 September.

Nigeria

FCCPC Probes Uber Nigeria Exit Over Customer Services

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Johannesburg flooding trapped vehicles at Siemert Road and Currey Street in Doornfontein as JMPD diverted motorists and warned against high water.

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Johannesburg Flooding Traps Vehicles in Doornfontein

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Rassie Erasmus says the series is not won and confirms Cheslin Kolbe's broken jaw before the Springboks' Baltimore finale.

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Rassie Erasmus Confirms Kolbe Injury Before Baltimore

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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 Landfill Landslide Kills 30 as Search Continues

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Niger Governor Orders Rescue of Worshippers Abducted in Borgu

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DRC News

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International Justice

The Long Arm of Congo: How Tshisekedi Is Expanding DRC Power

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From cross-border justice and UN diplomacy to critical minerals, Lobito rail and state reform, the evidence behind the DRC’s expanding reach under Félix Tshisekedi.

The Long Arm of Congo: How Tshisekedi Is Expanding DRC Power

International Justice

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DRC and Israel plan further consultations on opening an Israeli embassy in Kinshasa and moving the Congolese embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

DRC and Israel Move Toward Opening Embassies in Kinshasa and Jerusalem

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Nomba has secured $3 million to expand cross-border payments from its DRC base across African and Asian trade corridors.

Nomba Secures $3 Million to Expand Payments From DRC

Banking and Finance

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DRC aims to enable continuous road travel from Banana to Kasumbalesa by the end of 2027, with about 600 km of work remaining on the RN1 corridor.

DRC Targets Banana–Kasumbalesa Road Connection by End of 2027

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From cross-border justice and UN diplomacy to critical minerals, Lobito rail and state reform, the evidence behind the DRC’s expanding reach under Félix Tshisekedi.

Nigeria

Aliko Dangote Biography: Age, Family, Business and Refinery

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From cross-border justice and UN diplomacy to critical minerals, Lobito rail and state reform, the evidence behind the DRC’s expanding reach under Félix Tshisekedi.

The Long Arm of Congo: How Tshisekedi Is Expanding DRC Power

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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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Tshisekedi and Netanyahu agree to deepen DRC–Israel economic and security ties, with investment opportunities around the Lobito Corridor also in focus.

Tshisekedi, Netanyahu Deepen DRC–Israel Economic Ties

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For You

See the Springboks team for the Baltimore Test against New Zealand, including two starting changes and the full match-day 23.

South Africa

Springboks Name Baltimore Team to Face All Blacks

Damian Willemse returns at fullback and Morné van den Berg starts as South Africa chase a series win.
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Dangote Refinery has signed documents for a $1.6bn IPO. See the reported share price, dates, minimum investment and fraud warning.

Nigeria

Dangote Refinery Signs $1.6bn IPO Documents

The offer is expected to open on 14 September at ₦525 per share, with retail access from 10 shares.
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Samia Suluhu Hassan is Tanzania's first woman president. Explore her age, education, political rise, family, record and second term.

Tanzania

Samia Suluhu Hassan Biography: Age, Family and Presidency

The life and record of Tanzania's first woman president, updated after her husband's death
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Ernest Bai Koroma’s biography, age, education, presidency, family, legacy and 2026 return to Sierra Leone after his treason case ended.

Sierra Leone

Ernest Bai Koroma Biography: Presidency, Family and Return Home

The Sierra Leone leader’s life, two-term presidency and 2026 return after treason charges ended.
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Eric Omondi is a Kenyan comedian, creator and activist. Explore his Churchill Show rise, major projects, family facts and activism.

Kenya

Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life

How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist.
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At least 25 people were killed in a bus crash on Cape Verde's Fogo Island. Several others were injured and the cause is under investigation.

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At Least 25 Killed in Cape Verde Bus Crash

Authorities confirm a rising toll after a bus plunged into a ravine on Fogo Island
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From cross-border justice and UN diplomacy to critical minerals, Lobito rail and state reform, the evidence behind the DRC’s expanding reach under Félix Tshisekedi.

DR.Congo

The Long Arm of Congo: How Tshisekedi Is Expanding DRC Power

From cross-border justice and UN diplomacy to critical minerals, Lobito rail and state reform,
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Meet Snit Habteab Tewoldemedhin, Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant, the 2026 People’s Choice winner and a disability-inclusion advocate.

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Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer?

The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6
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King Oyo’s remains arrived at Entebbe on September 4. Here is the verified route to Tooro, public-viewing plan and burial schedule.

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King Oyo’s Remains Arrive in Uganda

The monarch’s casket landed at Entebbe before its journey to Tooro and a September 12 burial.
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The Ghana FA has reappointed Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach for a new mandate beginning with the next international window.

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Carlos Queiroz Reappointed as Ghana Coach

The Portuguese coach begins a new Black Stars mandate two months after his World Cup assignment ended.
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Carla Jeffery, the American actor known as Bree in Disney's Zombies films, died at 33 after a career that began in childhood.

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Carla Jeffery Biography: Zombies Actress Dies at 33

The American actor built a two-decade career before becoming known worldwide as Bree in Zombies.
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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

Burundi

OBR Burundi Is Hiring 5 Judicial Litigation Officers

OBR Burundi is recruiting five Judicial Litigation Officers in Bujumbura. Law graduates
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Ibrahim Mbaye’s biography: age, parents, PSG rise, Senegal choice, World Cup record and permanent Aston Villa transfer.

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Ibrahim Mbaye Biography: Age, Career and Aston Villa Move

Meet Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye, from PSG’s academy to Aston Villa and the World Cup.
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Meet Malick Yalcouyé, the Brighton midfielder whose first Premier League start produced his first club goal against Chelsea.

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Who Is Malick Yalcouyé? Brighton Midfielder Profile

Meet the dual-national midfielder after his first Brighton goal and first Premier League start
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Who was Hafidh Ameir Hassan? Read the verified story of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband, career, family and historic public role.

Tanzania

Who Was Hafidh Ameir Hassan, Tanzania's First Gentleman?

The agricultural specialist and presidential spouse died in Zanzibar on 7 September 2026.
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NYSC Batch C registration is open from 7 to 13 September 2026. Check the official portal, NERD clearance rule and foreign-graduate dates.

Nigeria

NYSC Batch C Registration Opens: Dates and NERD Rule

The official portal lists 7–13 September for registration, with NERD clearance compulsory.
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Breaking News

Arthur Okonkwo has been called into Nigeria's squad for AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.

Arthur Okonkwo Gets Nigeria Call-Up for AFCON Qualifiers

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Kaizer Chiefs and Thabo Cele have ended his contract by mutual agreement. Here is what the club confirmed and what remains unknown.

Thabo Cele Leaves Kaizer Chiefs After Contract Ends

South Africa

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See the Springboks team for the Baltimore Test against New Zealand, including two starting changes and the full match-day 23.

Springboks Name Baltimore Team to Face All Blacks

South Africa

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Hundreds of Burundians sought travel documents in Nairobi after Kenya's foreign-trader order. Officials say documented traders remain protected.

Burundians Queue to Leave Kenya Amid Trader Crackdown

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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

DR.Congo

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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

Burundi

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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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