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South Africa beat New Zealand 29-24 at FNB Stadium to lead the four-Test series 2-1. See the tries, turning points and Baltimore finale.

South Africa

Springboks Beat All Blacks 29-24 in Soweto

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Najib Balala says he is alive and well after false death reports circulated in Kenya. The illness claim attached to the hoax is unsupported

Kenya

Najib Balala Says Death Rumour Is False

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FEMNET has urged Rwanda to stop policing women's clothing and reform public-indecency laws after controversial enforcement against women.

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FEMNET Urges Rwanda to Repeal ‘Indecency’ Rules

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Martina Biene will leave Volkswagen Group Africa to lead Sales and Marketing on Škoda Auto’s board from October 1, 2026.

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Martina Biene Appointed to Škoda Sales and Marketing Board

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SAWS has issued Orange Level 5 and Yellow Level 4 warnings for storms, flooding, damaging winds and dangerous seas on 4 September 2026

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South Africa Issues Orange Level 5 Storm Warning

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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

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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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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International Justice

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

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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

International Justice

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DRC and Israel plan further consultations on opening an Israeli embassy in Kinshasa and moving the Congolese embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

DRC and Israel Move Toward Opening Embassies in Kinshasa and Jerusalem

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Nomba has secured $3 million to expand cross-border payments from its DRC base across African and Asian trade corridors.

Nomba Secures $3 Million to Expand Payments From DRC

Banking and Finance

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DRC aims to enable continuous road travel from Banana to Kasumbalesa by the end of 2027, with about 600 km of work remaining on the RN1 corridor.

DRC Targets Banana–Kasumbalesa Road Connection by End of 2027

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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.

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Samia Suluhu Hassan Biography: Age, Family and Presidency

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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

Ernest Bai Koroma has returned to Sierra Leone after more than two years in Nigeria, following the July discontinuance of criminal proceedings.

Sierra Leone

Ernest Bai Koroma Returns to Sierra Leone

The former president is back in Freetown after more than two years in Nigeria and discontinued charges.
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Eric Omondi was detained in Nairobi during a campaign to reduce Kenya's counties. Here is what footage confirms and what remains unclear.

Kenya

Eric Omondi Detained During Nairobi Signature Drive

Video shows officers taking the comedian-activist away as he collected signatures at the Archives.
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Nigeria's FCCPC is examining Uber's abrupt exit and unresolved customer services. Users can still contact Uber support until 23 September.

Nigeria

FCCPC Probes Uber Nigeria Exit Over Customer Services

The regulator is examining unresolved customer obligations after Uber stopped taking trips in Nigeria.
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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.

Cape verde

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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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

From cross-border justice and UN diplomacy to critical minerals, Lobito rail and state reform,
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Johannesburg flooding trapped vehicles at Siemert Road and Currey Street in Doornfontein as JMPD diverted motorists and warned against high water.

South Africa

Johannesburg Flooding Traps Vehicles in Doornfontein

Johannesburg Flooding Traps Vehicles in Doornfontein
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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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King Oyo’s remains arrived at Entebbe on September 4. Here is the verified route to Tooro, public-viewing plan and burial schedule.

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King Oyo’s Remains Arrive in Uganda

The monarch’s casket landed at Entebbe before its journey to Tooro and a September 12 burial.
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The Ghana FA has reappointed Carlos Queiroz as Black Stars coach for a new mandate beginning with the next international window.

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Carlos Queiroz Reappointed as Ghana Coach

The Portuguese coach begins a new Black Stars mandate two months after his World Cup assignment ended.
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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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OBR Burundi is recruiting five Judicial Litigation Officers in Bujumbura. Law graduates with five years' experience can apply by September 11

Burundi

OBR Burundi Is Hiring 5 Judicial Litigation Officers

OBR Burundi is recruiting five Judicial Litigation Officers in Bujumbura. Law graduates
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Ibrahim Mbaye’s biography: age, parents, PSG rise, Senegal choice, World Cup record and permanent Aston Villa transfer.

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Ibrahim Mbaye Biography: Age, Career and Aston Villa Move

Meet Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye, from PSG’s academy to Aston Villa and the World Cup.
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Meet Malick Yalcouyé, the Brighton midfielder whose first Premier League start produced his first club goal against Chelsea.

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Who Is Malick Yalcouyé? Brighton Midfielder Profile

Meet the dual-national midfielder after his first Brighton goal and first Premier League start
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Niger state TV showed detained soldiers after the Niamey mutiny. Reports say Russia’s Africa Corps supported loyalist forces

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Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny

RTN footage and new reporting add arrests and Russian support to the official Base 101 account.
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Addisu Gobena set a Sydney Marathon course record in 2:04:42, while Peres Jepchirchir won the women’s race in 2:18:31

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Gobena Sets Sydney Record as Jepchirchir Wins Women’s Race

Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena broke the course record as Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir claimed her fourth major
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Rassie Erasmus says the series is not won and confirms Cheslin Kolbe's broken jaw before the Springboks' Baltimore finale.

South Africa

Rassie Erasmus Confirms Kolbe Injury Before Baltimore

The Springboks coach says the series remains open as six players miss the United States trip.
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Breaking News

Hundreds of Burundians sought travel documents in Nairobi after Kenya's foreign-trader order. Officials say documented traders remain protected.

Burundians Queue to Leave Kenya Amid Trader Crackdown

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Samia Suluhu Hassan is Tanzania's first woman president. Explore her age, education, political rise, family, record and second term.

Samia Suluhu Hassan Biography: Age, Family and Presidency

Tanzania

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Who was Hafidh Ameir Hassan? Read the verified story of President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband, career, family and historic public role.

Who Was Hafidh Ameir Hassan, Tanzania's First Gentleman?

Tanzania

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Ernest Bai Koroma has returned to Sierra Leone after more than two years in Nigeria, following the July discontinuance of criminal proceedings.

Ernest Bai Koroma Returns to Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone

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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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