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Shebeshxt's trial is set for May 2027 as his defence plans recusal and bail applications. The charges remain unresolved allegations.

South Africa

Shebeshxt Trial Set for May 2027 Amid Recusal Bid

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Police arrested a third suspect in the DJ Warras murder investigation. One man is convicted; allegations against two others remain unresolved.

South Africa

Third Suspect Arrested in DJ Warras Murder Case

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Rwanda’s inflation reached 15.7% in August as energy prices surged 45.4% and food, housing and transport costs climbed.

Rwanda

Rwanda’s Inflation Hits 15.7% as Energy Costs Surge 45%, Official Data

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Sean Paul will tour South Africa in December 2026. See confirmed Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban dates, ticket prices and entry rules.

South Africa

Sean Paul South Africa Tour 2026: Dates and Tickets

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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

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Kagame Sides With Journalist Against His Own Foreign Minister

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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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Peace For DRC Now

Congo’s Minerals Are Global Power and Kinshasa should set the terms

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The DRC can use global demand for cobalt, copper, lithium and tantalum to secure peace, investment, local processing and lasting prosperity.

Congo’s Minerals Are Global Power and Kinshasa should set the terms

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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

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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

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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

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The DRC can use global demand for cobalt, copper, lithium and tantalum to secure peace, investment, local processing and lasting prosperity.

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Ataf Mohamed Mokhtar Biography: Sudan Editor and Press Freedom Figure

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The DRC can use global demand for cobalt, copper, lithium and tantalum to secure peace, investment, local processing and lasting prosperity.

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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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Read Shebeshxt’s biography: real name, Limpopo roots, Lekompo career, albums, daughter, partner, awards and verified court-case status.

South Africa

Shebeshxt Biography: Real Name, Lekompo Career, Family and Court Case

The verified story of his Limpopo rise, Lekompo music, family loss, albums and ongoing court case.
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Who is Yusuf Omari? Read about the Absa Bank Kenya CEO's career, education, KPMG background and appointment as managing director

Kenya

Who Is Yusuf Omari, Absa Bank Kenya's New CEO?

The veteran finance executive became managing director after serving as interim CEO
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Tooro's succession dispute has deepened before King Oyo's burial. Here is what the Queen Mother, government and Babiito clan have said.

Uganda

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens Before Oyo Burial

Queen Mother rejects Edward Kijanangoma's selection as government denies a house-arrest claim.
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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.

DR.Congo

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

Salama says the Lobito Corridor should go beyond mineral exports by creating jobs, expanding trade
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AfDB reports Rwanda’s debt at 75% of GDP as falling grants, less-concessional borrowing and debt-service costs tighten financing.

Rwanda

Rwanda’s Debt Reaches 75% of GDP as AfDB Flags Falling Grants

AfDB reports Rwanda’s debt at 75% of GDP as falling grants, less-concessional borrowing and debt...
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Yaya Touré biography covering his age, wife, children, trophies, Manchester City legacy, Ivory Coast career and rise as Slovan Bratislava coach.

Côte d’Ivoire

Yaya Touré Biography: Age, Wife, Trophies, Career and Coaching

From Bouaké to Barcelona, Manchester City and Slovan, the story of an Ivorian football great.
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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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Yaya Touré became the first African head coach in the Champions League main phase as Slovan Bratislava lost 6–1 to Paris Saint-Germain.

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

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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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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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Breaking News

South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has dismissed GPAA CEO Kedibone Madiehe after a disciplinary hearing found misconduct.

Kedibone Madiehe Dismissed as GPAA CEO After Misconduct Finding

South Africa

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Nigeria’s National Assembly suspends official visits to South Africa and boycotts legislative engagements over attacks on Nigerians.

Nigeria Suspends South Africa Parliamentary Visits Over Xenophobia

Nigeria

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Police arrested a third suspect in the DJ Warras murder investigation. One man is convicted; allegations against two others remain unresolved.

Third Suspect Arrested in DJ Warras Murder Case

South Africa

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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.

Nigerian Envoy Says Kenya Policy Does Not Target Nigerians

Kenya

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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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