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Uganda’s electricity mapping project will guide network investment. Here is what the study covers and why it does not guarantee immediate connections.

Uganda

Uganda Electricity Mapping: What the New Plan Will Deliver

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Kinshasa’s Kasa-Vubu youth centre was inaugurated on 29 October. Explore its purpose, partners and the service-access details still unclear.

DR.Congo

Kasa-Vubu Youth Centre Inaugurated in Kinshasa

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Explore Bobi Wine’s biography, age, parents, education, wife Barbie, children, songs, political career and life abroad after Uganda’s 2026 election.

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Bobi Wine Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Music and Political Rise

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Ugandan comedian Kapere Lufotose has died. Bobi Wine and Joel Ssenyonyi pay tribute as fans remember his Amarula Family performances.

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Kapere Lufotose Dies as Bobi Wine Mourns Ugandan Comedian

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Fernando da Cruz says Khanyisa Mayo is progressing towards a Kaizer Chiefs return. Here is what his comments confirm and what remains undecided.

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Khanyisa Mayo Return Update: What Da Cruz Has Said

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DRC NEWS

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Politics & Diplomacy

Tshisekedi Champions Peace, Jobs and Africa’s Voice in Moscow

DR Congo opens a UK investment forum in London with nearly 90 British investors, seeking partnerships in mining, energy, agriculture, infrastructure and trade.

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DRC Opens London Forum Seeking Partnerships, Not Aid

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Trump plans to remove Rwanda and South Africa from AGOA trade benefits starting January 1, 2027, citing human rights, governance, trade and security concerns

Justice & Crime

Trump Moves to Remove Rwanda and South Africa From AGOA

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South Kivu accuses Rwandan forces and M23 of forcibly displacing civilians in Katogota, eastern DR Congo, and calls for UN investigations and humanitarian aid.

Justice & Crime

Rwanda Accused of Deporting Congolese Civilians in South Kivu

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Russia confirms 100 government scholarship places for Congolese students, reaffirming education cooperation with DR Congo during Putin's meeting with Tshisekedi

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Russia Confirms 100 Scholarships for Congolese Students

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At the 2026 Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, Tshisekedi calls for peace in eastern Congo, job creation, local mineral processing and stronger African representation.

Kenya

Who Is Phoebe Okowa? Kenya's ICJ Judge, Age, Career and Education

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At the 2026 Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, Tshisekedi calls for peace in eastern Congo, job creation, local mineral processing and stronger African representation.

DR.Congo

Tshisekedi Champions Peace, Jobs and Africa’s Voice in Moscow

XTRAfrica examines Joseph Kabila's leadership of the FRN, its continuity with AFC/M23 and the unresolved questions surrounding Rwanda's involvement.

DR.Congo

M23 → AFC → FRN: Has Anything Really Changed?

Examine Kagame's security arguments for Rwanda's role in eastern DRC against UN findings on M23, civilian abuses, mineral flows and the reported FRN launch

DR.Congo

Kagame's Failed Justifications for His Military Presence in the DRC

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Kenya's Rironi–Naivasha highway has advanced earthworks and a new December opening target. Explore costs, contractors, tolls and regional trade impacts.

Kenya

Kenya's Rironi–Naivasha Highway: 90% Earthworks, December Target

KeNHA reports roadworks gains, but missed deadlines, tolls and roadside traders remain key tests.
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Burundi is seeking works to protect 21 Lake Tanganyika fish-spawning areas under its Bujumbura port project. Here is what the tender means.

Burundi

Burundi Plans Protection of 21 Lake Tanganyika Spawning Areas

An AfDB-backed tender links Bujumbura port rehabilitation with protection of fish-spawning habitats.
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Africa Energy Bank explained: who owns it, its $5bn authorised capital, $500m initial funding, planned projects and expected 2027 lending.

Nigeria

Africa Energy Bank Explained: Funding, Purpose and Projects

Africa's new energy lender: funding, project plans, leadership and the expected 2027 start.
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Who is Peter Elwelu? Explore the Ugandan general's background, military career, 2016 Kasese operation, family and November 2026 arrest.

Uganda

Who Is Peter Elwelu? Uganda General's Career and 2026 Arrest

Peter Elwelu's UPDF career, Kasese controversy, family background and November 2026 arrest.
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What to know about the allegations involving Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla, their bail status and the next verified court development.

South Africa

Julius Mkhwanazi, Kagiso Lerutla: Court Case Explained

The Ekurhuleni fraud and corruption case returned to the news on 3 November 2026.
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Trump plans to remove Rwanda and South Africa from AGOA trade benefits starting January 1, 2027, citing human rights, governance, trade and security concerns

Rwanda

Trump Moves to Remove Rwanda and South Africa From AGOA

Trump plans to remove Rwanda and South Africa from AGOA trade benefits starting January 1, 2027
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Russia confirms 100 government scholarship places for Congolese students, reaffirming education cooperation with DR Congo during Putin's meeting with Tshisekedi

DR.Congo

Russia Confirms 100 Scholarships for Congolese Students

Russia confirms 100 government scholarship places for Congolese students, reaffirming education
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Ghana transport groups threatened a November 1 strike over TraffiTech-GH. Here is what their warning establishes and what commuters should check.

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Ghana Transport Shutdown Claim: What Is Confirmed?

Operators threatened to park vehicles over TraffiTech-GH; a nationwide stoppage is unconfirmed.
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Uganda's Zakayo Industries has commissioned OraQuick HIV self-test assembly in Mukono. Here's what is verified about prices, manufacturing and exports.

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Uganda HIV Self-Test Assembly: Prices, Jobs and Exports

Mukono factory assembles OraQuick kits, but the UGX 7,000 price remains a target
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Patrick Stewart died aged 86 on 28 October 2026. Remember his Shakespearean career, Picard, Professor X, advocacy and surviving family.

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Patrick Stewart Dies at 86: A Life Beyond Picard and Professor X

Remembering the British actor's Shakespearean roots, screen roles and advocacy.
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His October 2026 confirmation, investigative reporting and route into EOCO leadership.

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Who Is Raymond Archer? Ghana’s EOCO Director and Journalism Career

His October 2026 confirmation, investigative reporting and route into EOCO leadership.
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Tanzania is preparing appliance-efficiency enforcement. Understand the reported dates, covered products, labels and questions for buyers and importers.

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Tanzania Appliance Standards: Dates, Labels and Buyer Guide

Reported November and December enforcement dates put appliance efficiency and compliance in focus.
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Kaduna backs constitutional changes for state police. Here is what the vote means, how national approvals work and what remains before implementation.

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Kaduna State-Police Vote: What Changes Next?

Lawmakers back constitutional reform as the national policing framework remains under development.
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Who is Sam Matekane? Explore Lesotho’s prime minister’s background, business career, election breakthrough and incoming SADC Organ role.

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Who Is Sam Matekane? Lesotho’s PM and His New SADC Role

His business background, 2022 election breakthrough and incoming SADC security role explained.
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South Kivu accuses Rwandan forces and M23 of forcibly displacing civilians in Katogota, eastern DR Congo, and calls for UN investigations and humanitarian aid.

Rwanda

Rwanda Accused of Deporting Congolese Civilians in South Kivu

South Kivu accuses Rwandan forces and M23 of forcibly displacing civilians in Katogota,
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President Tshisekedi urges Congolese in Russia to represent the DRC with pride, excel in their studies and contribute to national development during Moscow talks.

DR.Congo

Tshisekedi Urges Congolese in Russia to Be DRC Ambassadors

Meeting the Congolese diaspora in Moscow, Tshisekedi calls for patriotism, academic excellence
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Breaking News

Bank of Uganda will suspend RTGS and ACH payments from November 5 to 9, 2026. Check affected transfers, possible delays, banking alternatives and next steps.

Bank of Uganda RTGS, ACH Closure: Payment Guide for November 5–9

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Kenya and China sign an Africa Solar Belt deal for 80 planned off-grid solar systems. See sites, beneficiaries, funding and next steps.

Kenya, China Sign Deal for 80 Off-Grid Solar Systems

Kenya

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Kenya discharged five Ebola patients and cleared 46 contacts on November 3. See why 52 remain monitored and when the outbreak may end.

Kenya Ebola: Five Patients Discharged, 52 Contacts Monitored

Kenya

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Kenya's Rironi–Naivasha highway has advanced earthworks and a new December opening target. Explore costs, contractors, tolls and regional trade impacts.

Kenya's Rironi–Naivasha Highway: 90% Earthworks, December Target

Kenya

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Job & Opportunities

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

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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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