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Police say 11 people were killed and three injured in a KwaMakhutha mass shooting. A manhunt is under way as investigators examine the motive.

South Africa

KwaMakhutha Shooting Kills 11 as Police Hunt Gunmen

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Inside DRC's National Service, where training, agriculture and community work aim to help at-risk youth build skills and reintegrate into society.

DR.Congo

National Service in the DRC: From "Kuluna" to Builders

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Dr Stephen Asiimwe was a Ugandan physician, epidemiologist and global-health leader whose work spanned HIV, lung health and medical training.

Uganda

Who Was Dr Stephen Asiimwe, Uganda's Global Health Researcher?

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Pretoria prosecutors withdrew four PFMA charges against Fannie Masemola after the NPA found no reasonable prospect of a successful case.

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Fannie Masemola Charges Withdrawn in Tender Case

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Nigerian hospitals say a surgeon in Ogun State remotely performed kidney surgery on a patient 500 kilometres away in Abuja.

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Nigeria Performs 500km Tele-Robotic Kidney Surgery

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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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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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Justice & Crime

Congolese Group Files ICC Communication Naming Kagame, Kabila

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

Peace For DRC Now

DRC Takes Rwanda Compliance Dispute to UNGA Over Resolution 2773

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Discover five Kinshasa dining addresses, from Pullman and Hilton to Fleuve Congo, Limoncello and Majestic River, with restaurants, views and events.

Luxury Travel

5 Great Restaurants and Hotel Dining Spots in Kinshasa

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Inside DRC's National Service, where training, agriculture and community work aim to help at-risk youth build skills and reintegrate into society.

Justice & Crime

National Service in the DRC: From "Kuluna" to Builders

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Visa names Fally Ipupa as Visa Pay ambassador in DRC, launching a campaign to promote digital payments, mobile transfers and virtual Visa cards.

Celebrity Trends

Visa Names Fally Ipupa as Visa Pay Ambassador in DRC

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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.

Cameroon

Bryan Mbeumo Biography: Age, Parents, Career and Cameroon Captain

Featured Article

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

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

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Achraf Hakimi’s final appeal against a rape trial order has failed in France. The Morocco and PSG defender continues to deny the accusation.

Morocco

Hakimi’s Final Appeal Fails; Rape Trial to Proceed

France’s highest court rejected the Morocco captain’s final challenge to the trial order.
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Michael Kiwanuka says he is recovering from a stroke caused by a brain bleed linked to high blood pressure and has completed a new album, Fudge.

Uganda

Michael Kiwanuka Reveals Stroke Recovery and New Album

The singer says a severe brain injury disrupted touring, while his fifth album is complete.
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Nigeria's EFCC has declared Abdulrasheed Maina wanted over alleged receipt of stolen property. The new notice does not disclose the property involved.

Nigeria

EFCC Declares Abdulrasheed Maina Wanted Again

The former pension task-force chairman is sought over alleged receipt of stolen property.
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SARB raised South Africa's repo rate to 7.25%, effective 25 September. Prime rises to 10.75%, lifting variable-rate loan repayments.

South Africa

South Africa Raises Repo Rate to 7.25%

The unanimous increase takes prime to 10.75% as fuel shocks lift inflation risks.
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Tigray forces seized airports as fighting spread into Afar and Amhara. Ethiopian Airlines suspended three routes while rival sides traded blame.

Ethiopia

Tigray Forces Seize Airports as Fighting Spreads

Ethiopian Airlines halted flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire amid renewed battles.
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Discover five Kinshasa dining addresses, from Pullman and Hilton to Fleuve Congo, Limoncello and Majestic River, with restaurants, views and events.

DR.Congo

5 Great Restaurants and Hotel Dining Spots in Kinshasa

From river views to Italian cuisine, discover five Kinshasa addresses combining dining, hospitality
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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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Kenya’s High Court awarded Ndiang’ui Kinyagia Sh5 million after finding a 2025 police raid violated his constitutional rights.

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Court Awards Ndiang’ui Kinyagia Sh5m Over Police Raid

The High Court found that the 2025 search and seizure violated the tech entrepreneur’s rights.
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Patience Akyianu’s biography: the Hollard Ghana Group CEO led Barclays Ghana and served on major corporate boards.

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Who Was Patience Akyianu, Hollard Ghana’s Group CEO?

The former Barclays Ghana MD built a three-decade career across banking, insurance and governance.
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Mama Fatma Karume was Zanzibar’s first post-revolution First Lady, a women’s organiser and widow of founding president Abeid Amani Karume.

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Who Was Mama Fatma Karume, Zanzibar’s First First Lady?

The women’s organiser, founding First Lady and keeper of Zanzibar’s history died in Mbweni.
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RCMP Const. Eli Ndatuje goes on trial in Alberta over allegations he accessed police records and disclosed safeguarded information to Rwanda. He denies the charges.

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RCMP Officer Eli Ndatuje on Trial Over Alleged Disclosure to Rwanda

RCMP Const. Eli Ndatuje goes on trial in Alberta over allegations he accessed police records and
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Micah Reddy’s biography, education, amaBhungane career, Malema book and the latest verified update on his status in Djibouti.

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Who Is Micah Reddy, Journalist Believed Held in Djibouti?

Inside the ICIJ Africa coordinator’s career and the developing Djibouti custody report.
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Lawrence Mudzinganyama apologised after a Sandton threat video went viral as police, SANRAL and the CIDB opened separate investigations.

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Sandton Threat Video: Executive Fired as Police Investigate

A viral restaurant confrontation has triggered an apology, dismissal and official probes.
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Read Ataf Mohamed Mokhtar’s biography, journalism career, wartime reporting from Cairo and what is known about his reported detention in Egypt.

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Ataf Mohamed Mokhtar Biography: Sudan Editor and Press Freedom Figure

The Al-Sudani editor kept reporting from Cairo after war displaced his newsroom.
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Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu has died after an attack in Kibuli, Kampala. Police opened a murder investigation and are seeking suspects.

Uganda

Afrigo Band Leader Killed in Kampala

Police are searching for the assailants who attacked the veteran musician in Kibuli.
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The US plans a 17,500-place refugee ceiling for fiscal 2027, mainly for Afrikaners. Here is what the proposal means and what it does not.

Nigeria

US Plans 17,500 Refugee Places, Mainly for Afrikaners

A US ceiling would prioritise South Africans while keeping most other refugee routes restricted.
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BREAKING NEWS

Moses Matovu’s biography, Afrigo Band career, songs, awards and legacy, plus verified facts about his death and the police investigation.

Moses Matovu Biography: Afrigo Band Leader’s Life and Legacy

Uganda

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Achraf Hakimi’s final appeal against a rape trial order has failed in France. The Morocco and PSG defender continues to deny the accusation.

Hakimi’s Final Appeal Fails; Rape Trial to Proceed

Morocco

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Michael Kiwanuka says he is recovering from a stroke caused by a brain bleed linked to high blood pressure and has completed a new album, Fudge.

Michael Kiwanuka Reveals Stroke Recovery and New Album

Uganda

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Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu has died after an attack in Kibuli, Kampala. Police opened a murder investigation and are seeking suspects.

Afrigo Band Leader Killed in Kampala

Uganda

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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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