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Who was Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu? His media career, political commentary, family and the police investigation into his killing in Kano.

Nigeria

Who Was Ibrahim Khalil “Dan Shagamu”?

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Nigeria's high commissioner says Kenya's foreign-trader policy does not target Nigerians as a 90-day regularisation process begins.

Kenya

Nigerian Envoy Says Kenya Policy Does Not Target Nigerians

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DRC plans to make salary inclusion a 2027 budget priority, aiming to progressively bring eligible active public servants onto the national payroll.

DR.Congo

DRC Moves to Bring More Public Workers Onto the Payroll

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DRC plans more than $440 million in its 2027 budget for rural water, electricity and basic infrastructure, including agricultural roads.

DR.Congo

DRC Plans $440 Million for Rural Water, Electricity and Infrastructure

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Uganda Police arrested eight people after a viral video showed men boasting about attacks and threatening dentists. Investigations are continuing.

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Uganda Police Arrest Eight After Viral Attack Video

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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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International Justice

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

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Tina Salama says the Lobito Corridor should go beyond mineral exports by creating jobs, expanding trade and supporting businesses and local development.

Tina Salama explains how Lobito Corridor could transform DRC’s economy

Infrastructure

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DRC launches a $120 million collective reparations phase for health, education, water and development projects in four provinces

DRC launches $120 million collective reparations programme

Justice & Crime

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DRC plans to make salary inclusion a 2027 budget priority, aiming to progressively bring eligible active public servants onto the national payroll.

DRC Moves to Bring More Public Workers Onto the Payroll

Social Service

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DRC plans more than $440 million in its 2027 budget for rural water, electricity and basic infrastructure, including agricultural roads.

DRC Plans $440 Million for Rural Water, Electricity and Infrastructure

Development

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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

Tina Salama explains how Lobito Corridor could transform DRC’s economy

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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

Benue Police say 46 people were arrested after Peter Obi's convoy was blocked. Organisers, motive and any sponsorship remain unproven.

Nigeria

Police Arrest 46 After Peter Obi Convoy Blockade

Benue Police say 46 people were arrested, but who organised the roadblock and why remain unresolved.
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DRC launches a $120 million collective reparations phase for health, education, water and development projects in four provinces

DR.Congo

DRC launches $120 million collective reparations programme

DRC launches a $120 million collective reparations phase for health, education, water and
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Yaya Touré became the first African head coach in the Champions League main phase as Slovan Bratislava lost 6–1 to Paris Saint-Germain.

Nigeria News

Yaya Touré Makes Champions League Coaching History

The Ivorian became the first African head coach in the league phase despite a 6–1 defeat.
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Who is Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma? Read about the UBC journalist selected to succeed King Oyo, his royal lineage and Tooro's next steps.

Uganda

Who Is Edward Rukidi, Tooro's Selected New King?

The UBC journalist was chosen to succeed King Oyo amid a disputed royal transition.
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Richemont has appointed Anton Rupert non-executive co-deputy chairman. Here is what the role means for the Cartier owner’s succession plan.

South Africa

Anton Rupert Named Richemont Co-Deputy Chairman

South African director takes a senior board role as the Cartier owner advances succession planning
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Zimbabwe’s human-rights commission has confirmed the deaths of Commissioner Martin Muduva and his wife. Police are investigating the circumstances.

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Commissioner Martin Muduva and Wife Die

ZHRC confirms both deaths as police investigate the circumstances
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Adama Barrow biography covering his age, education, business career, 2016 victory, presidency, wife, children and 2026 election campaign.

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Adama Barrow Biography: From Businessman to Gambia President

The life, elections, family and contested legacy of the businessman who ended Yahya Jammeh’s rule.
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Burundians are still seeking travel documents to leave Kenya despite a 90-day period to regularise permits and business licences.

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Burundians Still Seek to Leave Kenya After 90-Day Window

Some traders say the new compliance period has not eased fears created by the earlier crackdown order.
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Maurice Kamto and Mamadou Mota resign from Cameroon’s MRC leadership as the party sets a 10 October convention to elect successors.

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Maurice Kamto and Mamadou Mota Quit MRC Leadership

Cameroon’s MRC will hold a 10 October convention to choose new leaders.
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Peace Hyde's verified biography covers her TIME Africa role, Forbes career, Netflix series, education work and British-Ghanaian journey.

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Peace Hyde Biography: TIME Africa Role and Media Career

Inside Peace Hyde's journey from science teacher to African media executive and Netflix creator
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Who is James Mworia? Read about the Kenyan lawyer and investor appointed founding CEO of the National Infrastructure Fund in September 2026.

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Who Is James Mworia, Kenya NIF's Founding CEO?

The former Centum chief now leads Kenya's new infrastructure investment institution.
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Samia Suluhu Hassan is Tanzania's first woman president. Explore her age, education, political rise, family, record and second term.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Breaking News

Nigeria's high commissioner says Kenya's foreign-trader policy does not target Nigerians as a 90-day regularisation process begins.

Nigerian Envoy Says Kenya Policy Does Not Target Nigerians

Kenya

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Who is Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma? Read about the UBC journalist selected to succeed King Oyo, his royal lineage and Tooro's next steps.

Who Is Edward Rukidi, Tooro's Selected New King?

Uganda

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Richemont has appointed Anton Rupert non-executive co-deputy chairman. Here is what the role means for the Cartier owner’s succession plan.

Anton Rupert Named Richemont Co-Deputy Chairman

South Africa

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Zimbabwe’s human-rights commission has confirmed the deaths of Commissioner Martin Muduva and his wife. Police are investigating the circumstances.

Zimbabwe Commissioner Martin Muduva and Wife Die

Zimbabwe

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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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