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Meet the Kenyan rugby sevens player who scored the golden-point try against Australia to win Youth Olympic gold at Dakar 2026.

Kenya

Mitchelle Chemtai Biography: Kenya's Youth Olympic Rugby Gold Hero

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Who is Dapo Akande? Explore the UK-Nigerian ICJ judge-elect's education in Nigeria, Oxford career, international cases and 2026 election.

Nigeria

Dapo Akande Biography: Nigerian-British Lawyer Elected to ICJ

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Who is Phoebe Okowa? Read the Kenyan ICJ judge's verified age, education, legal career, research, and November 2026 election to a full term.

Kenya

Who Is Phoebe Okowa? Kenya's ICJ Judge, Age, Career and Education

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Bank of Uganda will suspend RTGS and ACH payments from November 5 to 9, 2026. Check affected transfers, possible delays, banking alternatives and next steps.

Uganda

Bank of Uganda RTGS, ACH Closure: Payment Guide for November 5–9

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Kenya and China sign an Africa Solar Belt deal for 80 planned off-grid solar systems. See sites, beneficiaries, funding and next steps.

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Kenya, China Sign Deal for 80 Off-Grid Solar Systems

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Politics & Diplomacy

Tshisekedi Champions Peace, Jobs and Africa’s Voice in Moscow

DR Congo signed contracts with four firms to rehabilitate and modernise 13 airports. See which airports are included and when work is due.

Infrastructure

DRC Signs Contracts to Modernise 13 Airports, First Deliveries in 2028

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The IMF and DR Congo reached a staff-level agreement on the ECF and RSF reviews. Board approval is due in December. Here is what it means.

Economic Reports

DRC and IMF Reach Staff-Level Deal on Programme Reviews

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DR Congo opens a UK investment forum in London with nearly 90 British investors, seeking partnerships in mining, energy, agriculture, infrastructure and trade.

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DRC Opens London Forum Seeking Partnerships, Not Aid

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Trump plans to remove Rwanda and South Africa from AGOA trade benefits starting January 1, 2027, citing human rights, governance, trade and security concerns

Justice & Crime

Trump Moves to Remove Rwanda and South Africa From AGOA

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At the 2026 Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, Tshisekedi calls for peace in eastern Congo, job creation, local mineral processing and stronger African representation.

Nigeria

Lwazi Bam Named to MTN Nigeria Board From 1 December

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At the 2026 Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, Tshisekedi calls for peace in eastern Congo, job creation, local mineral processing and stronger African representation.

DR.Congo

Tshisekedi Champions Peace, Jobs and Africa’s Voice in Moscow

XTRAfrica examines Joseph Kabila's leadership of the FRN, its continuity with AFC/M23 and the unresolved questions surrounding Rwanda's involvement.

DR.Congo

M23 → AFC → FRN: Has Anything Really Changed?

Examine Kagame's security arguments for Rwanda's role in eastern DRC against UN findings on M23, civilian abuses, mineral flows and the reported FRN launch

DR.Congo

Kagame's Failed Justifications for His Military Presence in the DRC

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DR Congo signed contracts with four firms to rehabilitate and modernise 13 airports. See which airports are included and when work is due.

DR.Congo

DRC Signs Contracts to Modernise 13 Airports, First Deliveries in 2028

Four firms will rebuild runways and terminals from Kalemie to Muanda under a Treasury-funded plan
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Ethiopia's rebased GDP puts the 2025/26 economy at 31.86 trillion birr, about $210.7 billion. Here is what changed and what it means for debt and tax ratios.

Ethiopia

Ethiopia Rebases GDP: Economy Now Measured at $210.7 Billion

The revision adds about 59% to measured output, but officials say the economy did not grow overnight
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Kenya's High Court ordered agencies to produce missing lawyer Abshir Abdi on November 4. What the court ordered, family allegations and unanswered questions.

Kenya

Kenya Court Orders Agencies to Produce Missing Lawyer Abshir Abdi

A Nairobi judge demands answers after Abshir Abdi disappears; responsibility remains unproven.
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South Africa votes in its 2026 municipal elections on 4 November. Check 7am–9pm polling hours, accepted IDs, registration, ballots and IEC contacts.

South Africa

South Africa Elections 2026: Voting Hours, IDs and Ballots

South Africans vote on 4 November. Check polling times, voter details, IDs and ballot rules.
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Dapo Akande was elected an International Court of Justice judge on November 3, 2026. Read the UN vote, UK-Nigeria connection and term dates.

Nigeria

Dapo Akande Elected ICJ Judge: UK-Nigerian Lawyer's 2026 Win

Oxford professor Dapo Akande wins a nine-year ICJ term as Britain returns to the World Court.
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Uganda's $328m DRDIP II enters implementation review. See the financing split, planned services, district-count differences and accountability demands.

Uganda

Uganda's $328m DRDIP II: Refugee District Funds Under Scrutiny

Uganda advances its refugee-host development plan, with district funding under tighter scrutiny.
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Burundi is seeking works to protect 21 Lake Tanganyika fish-spawning areas under its Bujumbura port project. Here is what the tender means.

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Burundi Plans Protection of 21 Lake Tanganyika Spawning Areas

An AfDB-backed tender links Bujumbura port rehabilitation with protection of fish-spawning habitats.
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Trump plans to remove Rwanda and South Africa from AGOA trade benefits starting January 1, 2027, citing human rights, governance, trade and security concerns

DR.Congo

Trump Moves to Remove Rwanda and South Africa From AGOA

Trump plans to remove Rwanda and South Africa from AGOA trade benefits starting January 1, 2027
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Ghana transport groups threatened a November 1 strike over TraffiTech-GH. Here is what their warning establishes and what commuters should check.

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Ghana Transport Shutdown Claim: What Is Confirmed?

Operators threatened to park vehicles over TraffiTech-GH; a nationwide stoppage is unconfirmed.
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Uganda's Zakayo Industries has commissioned OraQuick HIV self-test assembly in Mukono. Here's what is verified about prices, manufacturing and exports.

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Uganda HIV Self-Test Assembly: Prices, Jobs and Exports

Mukono factory assembles OraQuick kits, but the UGX 7,000 price remains a target
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Patrick Stewart died aged 86 on 28 October 2026. Remember his Shakespearean career, Picard, Professor X, advocacy and surviving family.

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Patrick Stewart Dies at 86: A Life Beyond Picard and Professor X

Remembering the British actor's Shakespearean roots, screen roles and advocacy.
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His October 2026 confirmation, investigative reporting and route into EOCO leadership.

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Who Is Raymond Archer? Ghana’s EOCO Director and Journalism Career

His October 2026 confirmation, investigative reporting and route into EOCO leadership.
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Tanzania is preparing appliance-efficiency enforcement. Understand the reported dates, covered products, labels and questions for buyers and importers.

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Tanzania Appliance Standards: Dates, Labels and Buyer Guide

Reported November and December enforcement dates put appliance efficiency and compliance in focus.
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Kaduna backs constitutional changes for state police. Here is what the vote means, how national approvals work and what remains before implementation.

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Kaduna State-Police Vote: What Changes Next?

Lawmakers back constitutional reform as the national policing framework remains under development.
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Who is Sam Matekane? Explore Lesotho’s prime minister’s background, business career, election breakthrough and incoming SADC Organ role.

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Who Is Sam Matekane? Lesotho’s PM and His New SADC Role

His business background, 2022 election breakthrough and incoming SADC security role explained.
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The IMF and DR Congo reached a staff-level agreement on the ECF and RSF reviews. Board approval is due in December. Here is what it means.

DR.Congo

DRC and IMF Reach Staff-Level Deal on Programme Reviews

Board vote set for December; minister says up to $771 million could follow if approved
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Breaking News

Lwazi Bam will join MTN Nigeria's board on 1 December 2026. Here is his new role, his Deloitte background and how it differs from his MTN Group job.

Lwazi Bam Named to MTN Nigeria Board From 1 December

Nigeria

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Ghana's Mahama supports TraffiTech speed cameras and urges clear warning signs. What he said, what police rules require and what remains unfinished.

Mahama Backs TraffiTech, Calls for Speed-Camera Warning Signs

Ghana

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Check Kenya Power's 5 November maintenance areas, scheduled hours and official outage-reporting options for five counties.

Kenya Power Maintenance: Areas Affected on 5 November

Uganda

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Uganda Heart Institute seeks equipment for its Naguru hospital. See tender deadlines, the US$73m project funding and what remains before patient services.

Uganda Heart Institute Seeks Equipment for Naguru Hospital

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Job & Opportunities

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

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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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