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Gauteng police investigate murder and attempted murder after an R21 shooting. The victim’s reported identity is attributed; the motive remains unknown.

South Africa

R21 Shooting: Police Probe Driver’s Death and Wounding of a Passenger

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South Africa recalls 291 VW Amaroks over a curtain-airbag defect. Check the affected sale dates, free repair instructions and official owner contacts.

South Africa

VW Amarok Recall in South Africa: 291 Bakkies Need Free Airbag Repairs

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South Africa recalls 291 VW Amaroks over a curtain-airbag defect. Check the affected sale dates, free repair instructions and official owner contacts.

South Africa

VW Amarok Recall in South Africa: 291 Bakkies Need Free Airbag Repairs

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Luke Baartman came off during South Africa U23’s draw with Algeria. Read what happened, his Chiefs progress and what remains unknown about the injury.

DR.Congo

Luke Baartman Injury Concern After South Africa U23 Draw With Algeria

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Ticketpro’s reported political connections raise governance questions. Here is what the evidence establishes and what a corruption claim still requires.

South Africa

Ticketpro Political Links: Why They Alone Do Not Establish Corruption

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TRENDING NEWS

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DR.Congo

Inside DRC’s Operation to Bring Denise Dusauchoy to Kinshasa

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Rwanda

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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Nigeria

Niger Governor Orders Rescue of Worshippers Abducted in Borgu

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South Africa

DJ Maphorisa Biography: Age, Real Name, Songs & Amapiano Rise

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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

DRC spokesperson Patrick Muyaya calls for stronger sanctions against Rwanda, arguing that existing peace commitments on eastern Congo need enforcement.

Justice & Crime

Patrick Muyaya Calls for Stronger Sanctions Against Rwanda

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Explore Kalev Mutond’s ANR career, ties to Joseph Kabila, sanctions, legal disputes and family information, with the latest reported development.

Biography

Kalev Mutond Biography: ANR Career, Sanctions and Legal Record

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Marie-Célestin Karondwa was a Butembo UDPS official and communicator killed in September 2026. Here is his verified profile, role and final days.

Biography

Marie-Célestin Karondwa Biography: UDPS Role, Death and Legacy

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Explore the history of Kinshasa's Limete Interchange, its monumental architecture, unfinished vision and enduring place in the capital's urban heritage.

Visit DR Congo

Limete Interchange: The Story Behind Kinshasa's Iconic Tower

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

South Africa

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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

For You

Khomotso Phahlane denies signing blue lights tender specifications after IDAC provisionally withdrew the R191m SAPS case pending further review.

South Africa

Phahlane denies signing blue lights tender papers as case is withdrawn

Former acting police chief denies tender role as prosecutors provisionally drop R191m SAPS case.
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Nigeria confirms an ATR-42 crash in Igbokoda, Ondo. Keyamo reports a preliminary 32 occupants as rescuers search; casualties and cause remain unknown.

Nigeria

Ondo Military Plane Crash: Keyamo Reports 32 Aboard; Rescue Continues

The Air Force confirms an ATR-42 accident in Igbokoda; casualty figures remain unconfirmed.
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Explore Kalev Mutond’s ANR career, ties to Joseph Kabila, sanctions, legal disputes and family information, with the latest reported development.

DR.Congo

Kalev Mutond Biography: ANR Career, Sanctions and Legal Record

The former Congolese intelligence chief’s role under Joseph Kabila and the disputes over his record.
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Barrick confirms Tanzania renewed North Mara’s mining licences for 15 years. What the extension means for investment, workers and the Twiga partnership.

Tanzania

Barrick Confirms Tanzania’s 15-Year North Mara Mining Licence Renewal

The renewal supports long-term planning, but no new investment or hiring target has been announced.
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Ruto directs TSC to increase teacher promotion slots to 50,000, pledging extra funding as revised career guidelines await SRC approval.

Kenya

Ruto Orders Teacher Promotion Slots Increased to 50,000

Kenya’s president pledges extra funding to expand TSC promotions from 34,016 slots.
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Hawa Koomson wins the NPP women's organiser race. GBC and Graphic report 783 votes; other outlets differ. Her new role and next steps explained

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Hawa Koomson Wins NPP Women's Organiser Race: Vote Results Explained

Reports agree on her victory in Kumasi, but published vote totals differ
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Wicknell Chivayo's biography covers Intratrek, Gwanda solar, IMC, Lucy Muteke, his children and the September 2026 helicopter crash.

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Wicknell Chivayo Biography: Business, Family and Helicopter Crash

The Zimbabwean businessman's life, companies, family and the September 2026 crash investigation.
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Carver Bhima was a veteran Miss Malawi organiser, broadcaster and pageant mentor whose work shaped Malawi's national beauty contest for decades.

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Carver Bhima Biography: Miss Malawi Organiser and Pageant Pioneer

Who was Carver Bhima? His Miss Malawi legacy, career, honours and death in 2026.
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Wicklif Dusenge biography: Rwanda volleyball captain, APR VC opposite, club career and 2026 African Championship scoring record.

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Wicklif Dusenge Biography: Career, Clubs and Rwanda Record

Meet Rwanda captain Wicklif Dusenge, his club journey and record 2026 African Championship.
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Timnit Gebru is an Ethiopian-born AI researcher, DAIR founder and 2026 Right Livelihood laureate. Read her career, background and impact.

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Timnit Gebru Biography: AI Ethics, DAIR and Right Livelihood

Meet Timnit Gebru, the Ethiopian-born AI researcher honored with the 2026 Right Livelihood Award.
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Arnold Vula is a DR Congo-born Uganda striker. Learn his age, roots, club career, Uganda eligibility and debut goal against Libya.

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Arnold Vula Biography: Age, Uganda Roots and Football Career

Meet Uganda striker Arnold Vula, from Kinshasa and France to Beerschot and a scoring Cranes debut.
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Explore the history of dice, from ancient Egyptian knucklebones and early cubic dice to probability theory, Sic Bo, craps and modern online casino RNGs.

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The 3,500 years of history behind the dice in modern casino games

From animal knucklebones to digital RNGs, discover how dice evolved across thousands of years of gaming
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Bryan Mbeumo scored while captaining Cameroon in a 3-1 win over Comoros to open the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.

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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

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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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Read Achraf Hakimi’s biography: age, Moroccan roots, Real Madrid rise, PSG and Morocco honours, children and the latest court-case status.

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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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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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BREAKING NEWS

Feroz Khan appeared remotely at the Madlanga Commission, but his testimony was postponed after a relative’s death in an R21 shooting. No new date was announced.

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Khulu Phasiwe has died. Explore his career in financial journalism, Eskom communications, radio astronomy, the Public Protector’s office and ATNS.

Khulu Phasiwe Dies: A Career From Journalism to Eskom and Public Life

South Africa

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Kenya confirms its first imported Ebola case after a patient dies in Nairobi. Officials trace contacts and fellow travellers following his return from DRC.

Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case After Patient Dies in Nairobi

Kenya

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SADTU's KZN teacher-post warning concerns possible cuts, while its September statement says 90,057 posts were retained. What the different figures mean.

KZN Teacher-Post Warning: SADTU's 4,000 Figure Explained

South Africa

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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

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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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