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Black Coffee Wins R7 Million Court Battle Against Maserati

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BBNaija 11: Chimsom Chuka Wins Head of House for Second Time

Nigeria

Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Buried in Ilaro as Nollywood Stars Pay Tribute

DR.Congo

DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held Areas

DR.Congo

Werrason to Headline Rumba Parade 2026 as Full Lineup Is Revealed

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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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United States

Who Is Maya Boyd, Marvel’s New Storm Actress?

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Jobs and Employment

RDCpass Is Hiring 50 Agents in Kinshasa — Applications Close August 28

Congolese midfielder Jules Ahoka has joined Sunderland from Royal Antwerp on a long-term contract and will wear the No. 29 shirt.

Congolese Midfielder Jules Ahoka Joins Sunderland in Premier League

Sports

RDCpass is recruiting 50 registration agents in Kinshasa. See requirements, how to apply for free and the August 28, 2026 application deadline.

RDCpass Is Hiring 50 Agents in Kinshasa — Applications Close August 28

Jobs and Employment

Meet the Mbuti, Baka and Batwa of the DRC. Explore their diverse cultures, forest knowledge, history, music, land rights and lives today.

Who Are the Pygmy Peoples of Congo? Culture, History and Rights

African Culture

The DRC says more than 300 people were killed in June and July in AFC/M23-held areas amid alleged killings, torture, sexual violence and abductions.

DRC Accuses RDF and AFC/M23 of Killings, Torture and Abductions

War in DR Congo

US plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas linked to asylum claims. See who may be affected and what African visa holders should know.

World News

US B1/B2 Visa Revocations: What Africans Need to Know

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US plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas linked to asylum claims. See who may be affected and what African visa holders should know.

US B1/B2 Visa Revocations: What Africans Need to Know

RDCpass is recruiting 50 registration agents in Kinshasa. See requirements, how to apply for free and the August 28, 2026 application deadline.

RDCpass Is Hiring 50 Agents in Kinshasa — Applications Close August 28

Patrick Muyaya challenges international partners after Tito Rutaremara urged Banyamulenge youth to take up arms and support M23 against the DRC.

Muyaya Challenges World Over Rutaremara’s Call to Banyamulenge

For You

A warrant has been issued for Jub Jub after he missed a Germiston court appearance, but it has been held over until his September 7 return.

South Africa

Jub Jub Arrest Warrant Issued After Missed Court Appearance

The warrant was held over after Jub Jub missed court citing illness and will not be enforced yet.

Funke Akindele has drawn mixed reactions over birthday posts shared on the day veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ was buried in Ilaro.

Nigeria

Funke Akindele Faces Mixed Reactions Over Birthday Post

Some fans questioned her birthday posts on Ogogo’s burial day, while others defended the actress.

Paul Kagame publicly criticized Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe over his dispute with journalist Scovia Umutesi, saying the minister owed an apology.

Rwanda

Kagame Sides With Journalist Against His Own Foreign Minister

Kagame said Olivier Nduhungirehe, not journalist Scovia Umutesi, should have apologized.

Read Dokta Brain’s verified biography, age, songwriting credits, awards, Spotify audience, albums and 2026 music, including Bikyaganye.

Uganda

Dokta Brain Biography: Songs, Age, Awards and Career

Dokta Brain Biography: Songs, Age, Awards and Career

MOG Music has completed his Back II Basics headline debut at OVO Arena Wembley with Joe Mettle, Israel Houghton, Ntokozo Mbambo and other gospel stars.

Ghana

MOG Music Makes History With OVO Arena Wembley Headline Concert

The Ghanaian gospel star completed his Back II Basics headline debut at London’s OVO Arena Wembley.

The DRC says more than 300 people were killed in June and July in AFC/M23-held areas amid alleged killings, torture, sexual violence and abductions.

DR.Congo

DRC Accuses RDF and AFC/M23 of Killings, Torture and Abductions

Kinshasa alleges killings, torture, sexual violence and forced recruitment in rebel-held areas.

Courts across parts of Zambia were closed or restricted as Brian Mundubile faced a deadline to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election.

Zambia

Zambia Courts Closed as Mundubile Faces Election Petition Deadline

Court restrictions come as Brian Mundubile weighs a challenge to Hichilema’s re-election.

Research in Tanzania and Kenya documents the killing, abandonment and concealment of disabled Maasai children and efforts to end the abuse.

Disability-Selective Infanticide: The Hidden History in Maasailand

Field evidence exposes a history of killing, abandonment and neglect and the Maasai resisting it

At least 30 people have died after a landfill landslide buried homes in Conakry, Guinea, as rescue teams continue searching the debris for survivors.

Guinea

Guinea Landfill Landslide Kills 30 as Search Continues

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a massive waste collapse buried homes in Conakry.

Explore Stone Town on a practical walking route through Darajani, Mkunazini, Hamamni, Shangani and Forodhani, with current restoration advice.

Stone Town Travel Guide: History, Food and a Walking Route

Stone Town occupies the western side of Unguja, the main island in the Zanzibar archipelago

Patrick Vieira is Senegal’s new head coach. Read about his age, Dakar roots, nationality, Arsenal career, coaching record and immediate mandate.

Senegal

Who Is Patrick Vieira, Senegal’s New Head Coach?

Patrick Vieira is Senegal’s new head coach. Read about his age, Dakar roots, nationality, Arsenal

Angélique Kidjo has made Hollywood Walk of Fame history. Explore the Beninese icon’s age, full name, family, Grammys, songs and legacy.

Angélique Kidjo Makes Hollywood Walk of Fame History

Angélique Kidjo has made Hollywood Walk of Fame history. Explore the Beninese icon’s age, full name

Meet Maya Boyd, the 23-year-old Broadway actress cast as Storm in Marvel’s new X-Men film. Her age, nationality, career and role explained

United States

Who Is Maya Boyd, Marvel’s New Storm Actress?

Meet Maya Boyd, the 23-year-old Broadway actress cast as Storm in Marvel’s new X-Men film. Her age

What happened to Hossam Hassan? The disputed health claim, reported family incident and verified career of Egypt’s coach explained carefully.

Hossam Hassan: What Happened and What Is Confirmed

What happened to Hossam Hassan? The disputed health claim, reported family incident and verified

Who is Carlos Baleba? Inside the Cameroon midfielder’s age, nationality, Brighton career and the latest reports linking him with Manchester United.

Carlos Baleba: Age, Nationality, Career and Transfer

Who is Carlos Baleba? Inside the Cameroon midfielder’s age, nationality, Brighton career

Burundi reportedly moves closer to joining a planned Gaza stabilization force as military officials discuss a possible deployment alongside Uganda.

BREAKING: Burundi Reportedly Moves Closer to Sending Troops to Gaza

Burundian military officials reportedly join talks over a planned Gaza stabilization force.

Breaking News

Courts across parts of Zambia were closed or restricted as Brian Mundubile faced a deadline to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election.

Zambia Courts Closed as Mundubile Faces Election Petition Deadline

Zambia

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Magixx has announced the death of his mother, Esther, sharing an emotional tribute as fans and colleagues offer condolences.

BREAKING: Magixx Announces Death of His Mother Esther

Nigeria

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at 66, days after his family revealed his battle with stage-four cancer.

BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66

Nigeria

Mpumalanga police arrested 1,145 suspects during Operation Shanela II, targeting wanted suspects, illegal activity and serious crime across the province.

Operation Shanela II: Why Mpumalanga Police Arrested 1,145 Suspects

South Africa

JOBS / OPPORTUNITY

See the MTN Scholarship 2026 requirements, award amount, eligible levels, CGPA rules, deadline and official application steps.

MTN Scholarship 2026: Requirements and How to Apply

Nigeria

Kick‑start your global development career with the UNDP’s HDP Nexus Academy Remote Internship 2026. Learn more about eligibility, benefits and how to apply.

Apply Now for UNDP HDP Nexus Academy Remote Internship 2026

South Africa

Explore 2025 DCS job opportunities in South Africa. Multiple vacancies in finance, IT, nursing, security & admin. Apply before 14 Oct 2025.

Department of Correctional Services Vacancies 2025|Apply by 14 October

South Africa

Learn how to apply for the Turkish Language Program (KATIP) Scholarship 2025. An 8-month fully funded program for public officials, academics & researchers.

Turkish Language Scholarship 2025: Apply for KATIP Program

Nigeria

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