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Police are hunting gunmen after separate shootings in Wedela and Lwandle killed 27 people and wounded 26 in South Africa.

South Africa

South Africa Shootings Kill 27 as Police Hunt Gunmen

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Pastor Jerry Eze led the sold-out NSPPD UK Prayer Conference at Old Trafford on 26 September 2026, joined by leading gospel ministers.

Nigeria

Jerry Eze Leads Thousands in Prayer at Old Trafford

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Rwanda's Carine Kanimba wins $20,000 at AI Hack for Freedom III for Behind the Jersey, a platform helping sports fans investigate who funds their teams.

Rwanda

Carine Kanimba Wins $20,000 for “Behind the Jersey” Platform

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Yoane Wissa’s biography covers his age, Newcastle career, DR Congo goals, wife, children, acid-attack recovery and rise from French football.

DR.Congo

Yoane Wissa Biography: Age, Newcastle Career and DR Congo Goals

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Yoane Wissa scored his 13th DR Congo goal in a 2-0 win over Equatorial Guinea, moving into the Leopards’ all-time top five.

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Yoane Wissa Enters DR Congo’s Top Five Scorers

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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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Peace For DRC Now

DRC Takes Rwanda Compliance Dispute to UNGA Over Resolution 2773

Discover Maluku and N'Sele, where nature, open spaces and a slower pace offer Kinshasa residents a refreshing alternative for a weekend escape.

Visit DR Congo

Maluku and N'Sele: A Different Way to Escape in Kinshasa

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Joseph Mutombo Katalayi Tiende led DR Congo’s High Military Court, presided over major trials and died in the 2026 Kenge plane crash.

Biography

Who Was Joseph Mutombo Katalayi Tiende?

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M23 spokesman Oscar Balinda says eastern DRC gold and coltan pass through Rwanda, while UN experts document smuggling and mineral laundering networks.

Justice & Crime

M23 Spokesman Says Eastern DRC Gold and Coltan Pass Through Rwanda

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Yoane Wissa’s biography covers his age, Newcastle career, DR Congo goals, wife, children, acid-attack recovery and rise from French football.

Biography

Yoane Wissa Biography: Age, Newcastle Career and DR Congo Goals

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

DR.Congo

Maluku and N'Sele: A Different Way to Escape in Kinshasa

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

DR.Congo

DRC Takes Rwanda Compliance Dispute to UNGA Over Resolution 2773

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

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Who is Steven Mendes? The Kaizer Chiefs midfielder won the 2026 COSAFA U20 Golden Boot after scoring six goals for South Africa.

South Africa

Who Is Steven Mendes, South Africa's COSAFA Golden Boot Star?

Meet the Kaizer Chiefs midfielder whose six goals led Amajita to the 2026 COSAFA U20 title.
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Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I begins Tooro coronation rites tonight before his formal crowning at Karuziika Palace on September 29.

Uganda

Edward Rukidi Nyabongo Coronation Rites Begin Tonight

The king-designate’s night procession starts at 10 p.m. before Tuesday’s palace ceremony.
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From Paul Rusesabagina's detention to Pegasus and Behind the Jersey, trace Carine Kanimba's rise as an international human-rights activist.

Rwanda

Carine Kanimba: The Daughter Who Turned A Family Crisis Into Activism

From her father's detention to Pegasus and sports accountability, Kanimba's campaign became global.
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Guye Adola and Tigst Assefa won the 2026 Berlin Marathon, completing an Ethiopian double in the men's and women's races.

Ethiopia

Guye Adola and Tigst Assefa Win Berlin

Ethiopia swept the elite titles as Assefa ran 2:11:04 and Adola claimed his second Berlin win.
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Black Market drew 51,000 qualifying viewers to a Lagos screening, surpassing the published Guinness film-screening record.

Nigeria

Black Market Sets Film-Screening Record in Lagos

Organisers say 51,000 people completed the Nollywood film screening at Tafawa Balewa Square.
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M23 spokesman Oscar Balinda says eastern DRC gold and coltan pass through Rwanda, while UN experts document smuggling and mineral laundering networks.

DR.Congo

M23 Spokesman Says Eastern DRC Gold and Coltan Pass Through Rwanda

Oscar Balinda acknowledges the Rwanda route but disputes smuggling claims challenged
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Bryan Mbeumo scored while captaining Cameroon in a 3-1 win over Comoros to open the 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign.

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Bryan Mbeumo Scores as Cameroon Beat Comoros 3-1

The Manchester United forward scored while captaining Cameroon in their opening AFCON qualifier.
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Malick Yalcouyé scored on his senior Ivory Coast debut as the Elephants beat

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Malick Yalcouyé Scores on Debut as Ivory Coast Beat Ghana

The Brighton midfielder scored and won a penalty as Côte d’Ivoire beat Ghana 2-0.
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Dr Victor Kingombe served patients in Kisangani before dying from Ebola in 2026. Read his verified medical career, response role and legacy.

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Dr Victor Kingombe Biography: Kisangani Doctor Lost to Ebola

The verified life and legacy of the Kisangani doctor who died during the 2026 Ebola outbreak.
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Read Achraf Hakimi’s biography: age, Moroccan roots, Real Madrid rise, PSG and Morocco honours, children and the latest court-case status.

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Achraf Hakimi Biography: Age, Career, Family and Trial

Inside the Morocco captain’s rise from Madrid to PSG, his honours, family life and court case.
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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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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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South Africa’s September 30 migrant deadline has no legal authority. Here is what police, immigration law and official safety contacts say.

South Africa

South Africa September 30 Migrant Deadline Explained

The anti-migrant group’s deadline is not law, but refugees say the threat has created real fear.
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BREAKING NEWS

President Samia Suluhu Hassan appoints Juma Homera as Tanzania’s energy minister, replacing Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi.

Juma Homera Named Tanzania Energy Minister in Samia Cabinet Reshuffle

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Who is Steven Mendes? The Kaizer Chiefs midfielder won the 2026 COSAFA U20 Golden Boot after scoring six goals for South Africa.

Who Is Steven Mendes, South Africa's COSAFA Golden Boot Star?

South Africa

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South Africa’s September 30 migrant deadline has no legal authority. Here is what police, immigration law and official safety contacts say.

South Africa September 30 Migrant Deadline Explained

South Africa

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Guye Adola and Tigst Assefa won the 2026 Berlin Marathon, completing an Ethiopian double in the men's and women's races.

Guye Adola and Tigst Assefa Win Berlin

Ethiopia

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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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