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Dar es Salaam Port says DRC-bound cargo can now be processed in about two days, as Congolese freight reaches 7.77 million tonnes and 53% of transit cargo.

DR.Congo

DRC Cargo Processing at Dar es Salaam Port Drops to Two Days

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DRC's RN1 project reports 43 km of final asphalt, 46 km of base layer and about 800 direct jobs as work advances between Kasaï and Kasaï Central.

DR.Congo

RN1 Project Delivers 43 Km of Asphalt and 800 Jobs in Grand Kasaï

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DRC allocates another $40 million to the Kananga–Kalamba-Mbuji road, where 35 km is reported paved, strengthening Kasaï Central's route toward Angola.

DR.Congo

DRC Adds $40 Million for Strategic Kananga–Kalamba-Mbuji Road

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DRC joins PAPSS and signs an EAC central-bank agreement on currency convertibility and foreign-exchange repatriation to improve African payments.

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DRC Joins PAPSS and Signs EAC Cross-Border Currency Agreement

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Police confirmed Lawrence Mudzinganyama’s arrest, release on warning and 1 October court date after the viral Sandton threat video.

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Sandton Threat Video: Mudzinganyama Arrested, Court Date Set

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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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Justice & Crime

Congolese Group Files ICC Communication Naming Kagame, Kabila

Visa names Fally Ipupa as Visa Pay ambassador in DRC, launching a campaign to promote digital payments, mobile transfers and virtual Visa cards.

Celebrity Trends

Visa Names Fally Ipupa as Visa Pay Ambassador in DRC

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DRC launches HYDRO-RDC, mapping 3,349 hydropower sites with 167.25 GW of estimated potential to guide investors and future electricity projects.

Development

DRC Launches HYDRO-RDC Portal for 3,349 Hydropower Sites

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Dar es Salaam Port says DRC-bound cargo can now be processed in about two days, as Congolese freight reaches 7.77 million tonnes and 53% of transit cargo.

Transport and Logistics

DRC Cargo Processing at Dar es Salaam Port Drops to Two Days

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DRC's RN1 project reports 43 km of final asphalt, 46 km of base layer and about 800 direct jobs as work advances between Kasaï and Kasaï Central.

Infrastructure

RN1 Project Delivers 43 Km of Asphalt and 800 Jobs in Grand Kasaï

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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.

Uganda

Who Was Dr Stephen Asiimwe, Uganda's Global Health Researcher?

Featured Article

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

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

For You

Mama Fatma Karume was Zanzibar’s first post-revolution First Lady, a women’s organiser and widow of founding president Abeid Amani Karume.

Tanzania

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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Nigerian hospitals say a surgeon in Ogun State remotely performed kidney surgery on a patient 500 kilometres away in Abuja.

Nigeria

Nigeria Performs 500km Tele-Robotic Kidney Surgery

A surgeon in Ogun State remotely controlled instruments operating on a patient in Abuja.
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Who was Kofi Akamani? The Ghanaian SIU professor researched forest resilience and climate policy before his death in Illinois.

Ghana

Who Was Kofi Akamani, Ghanaian Professor Killed in Illinois?

The SIU forestry scholar connected Ghanaian fieldwork with global environmental research.
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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.

Rwanda

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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Visa names Fally Ipupa as Visa Pay ambassador in DRC, launching a campaign to promote digital payments, mobile transfers and virtual Visa cards.

DR.Congo

Visa Names Fally Ipupa as Visa Pay Ambassador in DRC

The Congolese music star will lead Visa’s campaign to expand awareness and adoption of Visa Pay.
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Police say Jabulile Ntimba's killing appears separately motivated as three suspects face court in the ninth Ekurhuleni case.

South Africa

Ninth Ekurhuleni Case Appears Separately Motivated

Three suspects appeared in court as police cautioned against linking all nine women's deaths.
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Seven Ethiopian armed groups, including TPLF and Fano forces, have announced an alliance aimed at removing Abiy Ahmed's government.

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Seven Ethiopian Armed Groups Form Anti-Government Alliance

Former battlefield enemies say they will coordinate against Abiy Ahmed's federal government.
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Kenya unveiled a diaspora investment platform in New York under a declaration with the UN and Equity Group. Here is what is known.

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Kenya Launches Diaspora Impact Platform in New York

A Kenya–UN–Equity declaration aims to connect citizens abroad with vetted opportunities at home.
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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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Lawrence Mudzinganyama apologised after a Sandton threat video went viral as police, SANRAL and the CIDB opened separate investigations.

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Sandton Threat Video: Executive Fired as Police Investigate

A viral restaurant confrontation has triggered an apology, dismissal and official probes.
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Hundreds rallied at Turkey’s embassy in Kampala demanding Fred Lumbuye’s extradition to Uganda as the long-running dispute resurfaced.

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Ugandans Protest at Turkish Embassy Over exiled Fred Lumbuye

PLU supporters rally in Kampala as organisers press Turkey to return the Ugandan government critic.
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Read Ataf Mohamed Mokhtar’s biography, journalism career, wartime reporting from Cairo and what is known about his reported detention in Egypt.

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Ataf Mohamed Mokhtar Biography: Sudan Editor and Press Freedom Figure

The Al-Sudani editor kept reporting from Cairo after war displaced his newsroom.
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Michail Antonio’s comeback continues at Watford on a one-year deal. Here is what is confirmed about his contract, fitness and possible debut.

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Michail Antonio Returns to English Football With One-Year Watford Deal

The Jamaica striker has a new English club after rebuilding his career following a serious crash.
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Yaya Touré biography covering his age, wife, children, trophies, Manchester City legacy, Ivory Coast career and rise as Slovan Bratislava coach.

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Yaya Touré Biography: Age, Wife, Trophies, Career and Coaching

From Bouaké to Barcelona, Manchester City and Slovan, the story of an Ivorian football great.
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SAPS says a 59-year-old lieutenant general was arrested over alleged sexual grooming and rape and is due in Randburg court.

Nigeria

SAPS Lieutenant General Arrested on Sexual-Offence Claims

Police say the unnamed senior officer faces allegations involving a girl and a young woman.
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DRC launches HYDRO-RDC, mapping 3,349 hydropower sites with 167.25 GW of estimated potential to guide investors and future electricity projects.

DR.Congo

DRC Launches HYDRO-RDC Portal for 3,349 Hydropower Sites

DRC launches HYDRO-RDC, mapping 3,349 hydropower sites with 167.25 GW of estimated potential to..
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BREAKING NEWS

Sanna Manjang faces a Gambian military court over alleged desertion in 2017. Here is how the case differs from his civilian trial.

Sanna Manjang Faces Gambia Court Martial for Desertion

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Kenya’s High Court awarded Ndiang’ui Kinyagia Sh5 million after finding a 2025 police raid violated his constitutional rights.

Court Awards Ndiang’ui Kinyagia Sh5m Over Police Raid

Kenya

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Pretoria prosecutors withdrew four PFMA charges against Fannie Masemola after the NPA found no reasonable prospect of a successful case.

Fannie Masemola Charges Withdrawn in Tender Case

South Africa

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Nigerian hospitals say a surgeon in Ogun State remotely performed kidney surgery on a patient 500 kilometres away in Abuja.

Nigeria Performs 500km Tele-Robotic Kidney Surgery

Nigeria

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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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