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Update SASSA banking details safely. Understand SRD verification, documents for other grants, delayed payments and official support contacts.

South Africa

SASSA Banking Guide: Change Details and Resolve Grant Payment Problems

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Read Aaron Mokoena’s biography: age, Boipatong roots, Blackburn and Portsmouth career, 107 South Africa caps, daughter Chayuta and youth development work.

South Africa

Aaron Mokoena Biography: Age, Clubs and Bafana Bafana Captaincy

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Nigeria’s FCT strike concerns teacher promotions. Read the NLC demands, ASUSS response and what parents should check before assuming schools are closed.

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FCT Strike Over Teacher Promotions: What Parents and Workers Must Know

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Meet Jason Rowles, the South African allrounder signed by Joburg Super Kings. His age, school, playing style, Under-19 career and breakthrough explained.

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Jason Rowles Biography: Age, School and Cricket Career

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Jason Rowles fetched R2.9 million at the SA20 Season 5 auction. The 18-year-old’s Joburg Super Kings move follows a strong school and Under-19 career.

South Africa

Jason Rowles Tops SA20 Auction with R2.9m Joburg Deal

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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

Tshisekedi's FDLR campaign strengthens Congo's diplomatic hand, connects disarmament to sovereignty and presses Rwanda's withdrawal commitments.

Justice & Crime

Tshisekedi's FDLR Diplomacy Challenges Rwanda's Security Case

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Jason Rowles fetched R2.9 million at the SA20 Season 5 auction. The 18-year-old’s Joburg Super Kings move follows a strong school and Under-19 career.

Sports Trends

Jason Rowles Tops SA20 Auction with R2.9m Joburg Deal

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Explore the Inga hydropower complex in DRC, from Inga I and II to the Inga 3 program and the site's estimated 42,000 MW electricity potential.

Infrastructure

Inga: Inside the DRC Hydropower Site With 42,000 MW Potential

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Explore Papa Wemba's enduring legacy in Congolese rumba, SAPE, cinema and global culture as Kinshasa marks ten years since his death.

Entertainment

Papa Wemba: The Enduring Voice of Congo and His Lasting Legacy

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

Tanzania

Jihan Dimack Biography: Tanzania’s Miss Grand International Winner

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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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South Africa’s asylum directive has been withdrawn. Find answers on the court ruling, intake arrangements, appointments, permits and legal assistance.

South Africa

South Africa Asylum: Implementation Questions Answered

What the directive withdrawal means for applications, appointments, permits and access to legal help.
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Nigeria PVC collection is scheduled from 9 October 2026. Check where to collect, what to bring, lost-slip guidance and how to contact INEC.

Nigeria

Nigeria PVC Collection: Dates, Documents and Where to Go

INEC’s collection exercise is scheduled from 9 October. Confirm your card and pickup location first.
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Who is Sagal Abdi-Wali? Explore her Somali background, Camden career and election as Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras.

Kenya

Sagal Abdi-Wali: Election Win and Somali-British Background

The new Holborn and St Pancras MP built her political career through Camden and housing work.
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Check UG registration dates, strike-related disruption, student portals, fee requirements and official help for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Ghana

University of Ghana Registration Guide 2026/2027

What new and continuing students should check before registering or travelling to Legon.
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Makerere has directed Dr Faisal Buyinza to leave leadership duties during an inquiry. Here is the committee’s mandate, deadline and what remains unresolved.

Uganda

Makerere Orders Buyinza to Step Aside as Inquiry Begins

A six-member committee will examine allegations and report by 6 November, with no finding of guilt.
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Tshisekedi's FDLR campaign strengthens Congo's diplomatic hand, connects disarmament to sovereignty and presses Rwanda's withdrawal commitments.

DR.Congo

Tshisekedi's FDLR Diplomacy Challenges Rwanda's Security Case

DRC takes its FDLR disarmament initiative to regional leaders and the UN, pressing for RDF withdrawal
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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.

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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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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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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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Kenya’s National Youth Council elections are suspended. See the affected October dates, what continues and what voters and aspirants should do next.

Kenya

Kenya youth elections suspended: What voters should do

The October youth-council voting dates are on hold; voter education continues.
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Read Andrea Johnson’s biography, from her legal education and major prosecutions to IDAC leadership, family and the scrutiny following her resignation.

South Africa

Andrea Johnson Biography: Career, Education and IDAC Leadership

Who is Andrea Johnson? Her prosecution career, family and departure from South Africa’s IDAC.
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Police investigate vehicle burnings and looting in Soweto and Durban as Home Affairs withdraws its asylum-intake directive on 9 October.

South Africa

South Africa Unrest: Police Respond After 24 Vehicles Are Burned

Home Affairs withdraws its asylum directive as police investigate violence in Soweto and Durban.
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BREAKING NEWS

Ghana's Fire Service is examining a possible power-restoration link to the Kumasi Central Market fire. The cause is not yet confirmed.

Kumasi Market Fire: Power Restoration Probed as Cause Remains Unknown

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HESLB has allocated Sh535.7 billion to 165,775 new and continuing students for the 2026/27 academic year. Check your status via SIPA.

HESLB Allocations: 165,775 Students Receive First-Batch Funding

Tanzania

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Tanzania’s Jihan Dimack has made history as the first African woman to win the Miss Grand International crown, taking the 2026 title in Bangkok, Thailand.

Jihan Dimack Wins Miss Grand International, a First for Africa

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Neo Maema and Elie Mpanzu scored second-half goals to give Simba a 2-1 comeback win over Yanga in the Kariakoo derby, ending a three-year league drought.

Simba Beat Yanga 2–1 as Derby Comeback Ends Long League Wait

Tanzania

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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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