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DR.Congo

DRC–France Deal Raises Weekly Paris Flight Rights to 11

DR.Congo

Kinshasa Buses Go Digital as TRANSCO, FirstBank Sign Deal

South Africa

Who Was Owen Ndlovu? SABC Sports Presenter Dies at 54

Kenya

Kenya MPs Summon Education Chiefs Over Millions in Excess Textbooks

Police Probe Death of Catholic Priest Lucio Karioki in Laikipia

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?

DRC NEWS

Justice & Crime

Congolese Group Files ICC Communication Naming Kagame, Kabila

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.

Justice & Crime

Congolese Group Files ICC Communication Naming Kagame, Kabila

DRC creates an official DRC–USA Task Force to accelerate its U.S. minerals partnership as copper sales and Western-linked mining investment expand.

Investment Deals

DRC Creates Task Force to Accelerate U.S. Minerals Deal

DRC and France will raise authorised weekly flight frequencies from 7 to 11 per side in April 2027, creating more room for Air Congo and other carriers.

Transport and Airlines

DRC–France Deal Raises Weekly Paris Flight Rights to 11

TRANSCO and FirstBank DRC partner to expand digital fare collection in Kinshasa, with a prepaid transport card planned for passengers.

Local Transport

Kinshasa Buses Go Digital as TRANSCO, FirstBank Sign Deal

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

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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.

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

For You

Two people are dead and several others injured after a petrol tanker fire near Paul Boit Secondary School in Uasin Gishu, Kenya.

Kenya

Uasin Gishu Tanker Fire Kills Two, Injures Several Near Turbo

Police say two people died after a petrol tanker caught fire on the Eldoret-Turbo Road in Kenya.

South Africa reports 18 confirmed mpox cases and one probable case as health officials urge vigilance, testing and early care.

South Africa

South Africa Mpox Cases Rise as Health Department Urges Vigilance

Officials report 18 confirmed cases and one probable case as South Africa steps up mpox monitoring.

Sway DaSafo biography: real name, Ghanaian roots, wife, four children, MOBO win, albums, lymphoma recovery, death at 44 and lasting UK rap legacy.

Ghana

Sway DaSafo Biography: Real Name, Wife, Children, Music & Legacy

Remembering the British-Ghanaian rapper, his MOBO breakthrough, family, health journey and legacy.

DRC creates an official DRC–USA Task Force to accelerate its U.S. minerals partnership as copper sales and Western-linked mining investment expand.

DR.Congo

DRC Creates Task Force to Accelerate U.S. Minerals Deal

The new DRC–USA Task Force will coordinate implementation as copper sales to U.S. markets expand

Poco Lee entered no plea at his September UK hearing. The case returns in February 2027, with a trial date listed for March.

Nigeria

Poco Lee UK Case: What Happened at His September Hearing?

No plea was entered after the September 15 hearing was adjourned, with new 2027 dates now listed.

Brian Kagoro is a Zimbabwean constitutional lawyer, human-rights advocate and Open Society executive. Read his career, education and Kenya dispute.

Zimbabwe

Brian Kagoro Biography: Zimbabwean Lawyer and Pan-African Activist

Meet Brian Kagoro, the Zimbabwean lawyer whose Kenya entry dispute renewed regional attention.

Uganda's succession debate is drawing fresh scrutiny of the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the constitutional limits on military political activity.

Uganda Military Role Draws Scrutiny in Museveni Succession Debate

New analysis focuses on the UPDF's political role as debate grows

Nigeria's aviation regulator fines RwandAir ₦15 million over an unresolved baggage complaint and orders compensation and replacement of the damaged bag.

Nigeria Fines RwandAir ₦15 Million Over Baggage Complaint

Nigeria's aviation regulator fines RwandAir ₦15 million over an unresolved baggage complaint

Read Ataf Mohamed Mokhtar’s biography, journalism career, wartime reporting from Cairo and what is known about his reported detention in Egypt.

Ataf Mohamed Mokhtar Biography: Sudan Editor and Press Freedom Figure

The Al-Sudani editor kept reporting from Cairo after war displaced his newsroom.

Michail Antonio’s comeback continues at Watford on a one-year deal. Here is what is confirmed about his contract, fitness and possible debut.

Michail Antonio Returns to English Football With One-Year Watford Deal

The Jamaica striker has a new English club after rebuilding his career following a serious crash.

Yaya Touré biography covering his age, wife, children, trophies, Manchester City legacy, Ivory Coast career and rise as Slovan Bratislava coach.

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

From Bouaké to Barcelona, Manchester City and Slovan, the story of an Ivorian football great.

Yaya Touré became the first African head coach in the Champions League main phase as Slovan Bratislava lost 6–1 to Paris Saint-Germain.

Yaya Touré Makes Champions League Coaching History

The Ivorian became the first African head coach in the league phase despite a 6–1 defeat.

Adama Barrow biography covering his age, education, business career, 2016 victory, presidency, wife, children and 2026 election campaign.

Adama Barrow Biography: From Businessman to Gambia President

The life, elections, family and contested legacy of the businessman who ended Yahya Jammeh’s rule.

Burundians are still seeking travel documents to leave Kenya despite a 90-day period to regularise permits and business licences.

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.

Maurice Kamto and Mamadou Mota resign from Cameroon’s MRC leadership as the party sets a 10 October convention to elect successors.

Maurice Kamto and Mamadou Mota Quit MRC Leadership

Cameroon’s MRC will hold a 10 October convention to choose new leaders.

Robert Wolk was a South African racing champion. Explore his age, career, national titles, Simola Hillclimb wins and death in September 2026.

South Africa

Robert Wolk Biography: Age, Racing Career, Titles and Death

Who was Robert Wolk? Inside the South African champion's karting, Formula Ford and touring-car career.

BREAKING NEWS

Hundreds rallied at Turkey’s embassy in Kampala demanding Fred Lumbuye’s extradition to Uganda as the long-running dispute resurfaced.

Ugandans Protest at Turkish Embassy Over exiled Fred Lumbuye

Uganda

A student pilot and flight instructor died after a training aircraft crashed near Kipeto in Kajiado West. The final cause remains under investigation.

Kajiado Training Plane Crash Kills Student Pilot and Instructor

Kenya

Nigeria suspended Niger State's NSCDC commandant after dozens of mining suspects died in custody. Investigations and autopsies are under way.

Nigeria Suspends NSCDC Commandant After Custody Deaths

Nigeria

South Africa reports 18 confirmed mpox cases and one probable case as health officials urge vigilance, testing and early care.

South Africa Mpox Cases Rise as Health Department Urges Vigilance

South Africa

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

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

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

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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