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DR.Congo

DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held Areas

DR.Congo

Werrason to Headline Rumba Parade 2026 as Full Lineup Is Revealed

Asake Returns to Toronto With Uncle Waffles on World Tour

DR.Congo

Fresh Masisi Fighting Forces More Congolese Families to Flee

South Africa

Diamonds of Gwijo Biography: Uzozisola and the Gwijo Sound

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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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United States

Who Is Maya Boyd, Marvel’s New Storm Actress?

DRC News

War in Eastern DRC

Muyaya Challenges World Over Rutaremara’s Call to Banyamulenge

The DRC says more than 300 people were killed in June and July in AFC/M23-held areas amid alleged killings, torture, sexual violence and abductions.

DRC Accuses RDF and AFC/M23 of Killings, Torture and Abductions

War in DR Congo

The DRC government says more than 300 people were killed in June and July amid alleged rights abuses in territories controlled by RDF and AFC/M23.

DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held Areas

PRESS RELEASE

Werrason will headline Rumba Parade 2026 in Muanda on August 29–30 as the free festival reveals its full lineup of Congolese performers.

Werrason to Headline Rumba Parade 2026 as Full Lineup Is Revealed

Entertainment

Fresh AFC/M23-Wazalendo fighting in Masisi has displaced more Congolese families as the Doha ceasefire-verification mechanism begins operations.

Fresh Masisi Fighting Forces More Congolese Families to Flee

War in Eastern DRC

Research in Tanzania and Kenya documents the killing, abandonment and concealment of disabled Maasai children and efforts to end the abuse.

South Africa

Jub Jub Arrest Warrant Issued After Missed Court Appearance

Featured Article

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DRC Launches Pepper Task Force for China Exports

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DRC Certifies Its First Manono Lithium Cargo

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New Monkey Species Discovered in the DRC’s Congo Rainforest

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Uganda

Dokta Brain Biography: Songs, Age, Awards and Career

Dokta Brain Biography: Songs, Age, Awards and Career

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Ghana

MOG Music Makes History With OVO Arena Wembley Headline Concert

The Ghanaian gospel star completed his Back II Basics headline debut at London’s OVO Arena Wembley.

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Nigeria

Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Buried in Ilaro as Nollywood Stars Pay Tribute

Family, Nollywood stars and fans gathered in Ilaro for the veteran Yoruba actor’s final farewell.

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DR.Congo

DRC Accuses RDF and AFC/M23 of Killings, Torture and Abductions

Kinshasa alleges killings, torture, sexual violence and forced recruitment in rebel-held areas.

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Rwanda

Rema Kigali Concert Moves Forward as Early-Bird Tickets Sell Out

Discounted tickets are gone, while regular sales continue despite calls for Rema to reconsider.

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South Africa

SARS e@syFile Employer 2026: Beta and EMP501 Dates

SARS e@syFile Employer beta testing runs from 24 August to 11 September 2026.

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Zambia

Zambia Courts Closed as Mundubile Faces Election Petition Deadline

Court restrictions come as Brian Mundubile weighs a challenge to Hichilema’s re-election.

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Kenya

Disability-Selective Infanticide: The Hidden History in Maasailand

Field evidence exposes a history of killing, abandonment and neglect and the Maasai resisting it

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Guinea

Guinea Landfill Landslide Kills 30 as Search Continues

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a massive waste collapse buried homes in Conakry.

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Stone Town Travel Guide: History, Food and a Walking Route

Stone Town occupies the western side of Unguja, the main island in the Zanzibar archipelago

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Senegal

Who Is Patrick Vieira, Senegal’s New Head Coach?

Patrick Vieira is Senegal’s new head coach. Read about his age, Dakar roots, nationality, Arsenal

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Angélique Kidjo Makes Hollywood Walk of Fame History

Angélique Kidjo has made Hollywood Walk of Fame history. Explore the Beninese icon’s age, full name

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United States

Who Is Maya Boyd, Marvel’s New Storm Actress?

Meet Maya Boyd, the 23-year-old Broadway actress cast as Storm in Marvel’s new X-Men film. Her age

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Hossam Hassan: What Happened and What Is Confirmed

What happened to Hossam Hassan? The disputed health claim, reported family incident and verified

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Carlos Baleba: Age, Nationality, Career and Transfer

Who is Carlos Baleba? Inside the Cameroon midfielder’s age, nationality, Brighton career

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BREAKING: Burundi Reportedly Moves Closer to Sending Troops to Gaza

Burundian military officials reportedly join talks over a planned Gaza stabilization force.

Breaking News

Courts across parts of Zambia were closed or restricted as Brian Mundubile faced a deadline to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election.

Zambia Courts Closed as Mundubile Faces Election Petition Deadline

South Africa

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Magixx has announced the death of his mother, Esther, sharing an emotional tribute as fans and colleagues offer condolences.

BREAKING: Magixx Announces Death of His Mother Esther

South Africa

Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at 66, days after his family revealed his battle with stage-four cancer.

BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies at 66

South Africa

Mpumalanga police arrested 1,145 suspects during Operation Shanela II, targeting wanted suspects, illegal activity and serious crime across the province.

Operation Shanela II: Why Mpumalanga Police Arrested 1,145 Suspects

South Africa

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See the MTN Scholarship 2026 requirements, award amount, eligible levels, CGPA rules, deadline and official application steps.

MTN Scholarship 2026: Requirements and How to Apply

Nigeria

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South Africa

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South Africa

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Turkish Language Scholarship 2025: Apply for KATIP Program

Nigeria

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