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CAF has moved its 2026 awards to December 2 in Lagos. Check the local start time, venue and voting rules, and why older notices differ.

Nigeria

CAF Awards 2026 Date Changed: December 2 in Lagos

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Uganda is evaluating CerviCARE alongside routine cervical screening. What the registered study examines, and why research is not a national rollout.

Uganda

Uganda’s CerviCARE AI Screening Study Explained

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Lesotho wants 20 Kiira buses, while Museveni has pledged five more. What is confirmed about the proposal, manufacturing capacity and delivery?

Uganda

Lesotho’s Kiira Bus Proposal: Purchase, Pledge and Next Steps

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East Africa Foods announced roughly $40m in financing, including $26m in equity. What will it fund, and which farmer benefits remain targets?

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East Africa Foods’ $40m Deal: What It Will Build

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Kenya is seeking $1bn for Lake Victoria basin roads and fibre. Here is the proposed scope, procurement stage and what remains unconfirmed.

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Kenya’s Lake Victoria Road Plan: What the $1bn Covers

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Politics & Diplomacy

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

At COP31 in Türkiye, Tshisekedi presents Congo's Green Corridor, Grand Inga, Lobito Corridor, Kinshasa Kia Mona and a climate agenda linking peace with jobs.

Environment

Tshisekedi: The World Cannot Go Green Without Africa

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The UN adds FRN as an alias of sanctioned AFC as DRC Foreign Minister Kayikwamba tells France 24 that Kagame, not Kabila, leads the rebel front.

UN Sanctions

UN Adds Kabila's FRN to Existing AFC Sanctions Listing

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DR Congo is prioritizing electricity, roads and local businesses to turn UK investment interest into industrial growth following the London economic forum.

Investment Deals

DR Congo Puts Energy and Roads at Heart of UK Investment Push

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Kindu patients face disrupted care during the nurses’ strike. What is reported, why vaccination is affected and why service availability needs checking.

Healthcare System

Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination

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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.

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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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Ghana’s NIA schedules children’s registration in Upper West and Savannah from 12 November. Check ages, documents, school visits and collection questions.

Ghana

Ghana Card for Children: Upper West and Savannah Guide

What families need for the announced registration phase, from documents to local centre checks.
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Kenya’s health bill targets emergency-care deposits and hospital detention over debt. See what MPs passed, proposed protections and the steps before law.

Kenya

Kenya Health Bill: Emergency Care and Hospital Debt Explained

MPs have approved the proposal, but passage in one House does not make new penalties enforceable.
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Zambia reports progress after an IAEA nuclear infrastructure review. What the milestone means, what remains unfunded and what comes before construction.

Zambia

Zambia’s Nuclear Programme: What the IAEA Review Means

A planning review marks progress, while financing, licensing and plant delivery remain ahead.
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Afreximbank commits $75m to DBN for Nigerian SMEs. See the lending route, intended uses and the borrower terms still to be announced.

Nigeria

Afreximbank–DBN’s $75m SME Loan: Who Can Access It?

Partner lenders will handle applications; facility-specific rates and opening dates remain unstated.
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East Africa already trades power, but new links remain at different stages.

Uganda

East African Electricity Links: What Operates and What Is Planned

Existing power trade and Uganda–South Sudan’s technical launch mark different stages of progress.
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The NPA explains Shebeshxt’s bank visit in Polokwane. An escorted outing is separate from bail, and the pending charges remain allegations.

South Africa

Shebeshxt Custody Clarification: Bank Visit Was Authorised

The Polokwane mall appearance did not establish bail release; the criminal proceedings continue.
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Dodoma households describe disruption after road demolitions. Officials cite earlier compensation, while utility safety and rebuilding remain concerns.

Tanzania

Dodoma Road Expansion: Households Face Relocation Questions

Residents question notice and rebuilding costs as officials say earlier compensation was paid.
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DRC and Burundi reviewed obstacles to simplified trade on November 10. What trader cards, product lists and infrastructure maintenance mean for delivery.

Burundi

DRC–Burundi RECOS Trade Rules: Cards, Products and Delivery

A Bujumbura review puts trader cards, eligible-product lists and infrastructure upkeep under scrutiny.
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DR Congo is prioritizing electricity, roads and local businesses to turn UK investment interest into industrial growth following the London economic forum.

DR.Congo

DR Congo Puts Energy and Roads at Heart of UK Investment Push

DR Congo is prioritizing electricity, roads and local businesses to turn UK investment interest into
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Ghana’s judicial staff unions say their strike continues on 9 November. What litigants should verify about hearings, registries and urgent court business.

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Ghana Court Staff Strike: What Court Users Should Check

Unions maintain their walkout, leaving litigants needing court-specific instructions.
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Egypt says seven people died and 125 were injured in an Al-Ayyat train collision on 8 November 2026. What investigators and railway officials confirm.

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Egypt Train Collision: 7 Dead, 125 Injured in Al-Ayyat

Seven dead, 125 injured in Giza as investigators examine the two-train collision.
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Morocco has curbed tomato exports to African markets amid high prices. What the permit rules mean for Mauritania, Senegal and European trade.

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Morocco Tomato Export Restrictions: Africa and Europe Explained

New permits reportedly frozen, European shipments exempt; West African markets face uncertainty.
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Ethiopia's rebased GDP puts the 2025/26 economy at 31.86 trillion birr, about $210.7 billion. Here is what changed and what it means for debt and tax ratios.

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Ethiopia Rebases GDP: Economy Now Measured at $210.7 Billion

The revision adds about 59% to measured output, but officials say the economy did not grow overnight
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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

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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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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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Breaking News

Nigeria’s 3MTT Delivery Network is accepting partners. Check eligibility, the November 30 funding deadline and how payments depend on verified results.

3MTT Funding: Who Can Apply as a Delivery Partner?

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Ghana’s farmers want affordable credit, better roads and stronger market access. Here is how to judge budget promises against practical support and delivery.

Ghana’s 2027 Budget: What Farmers Need Beyond Funding Promises

Ghana

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Check Limuru operating days and the shortened Nyahururu Safari route from November 12, plus what the Talanta railway deadline means for passengers.

Kenya Railway Works: Limuru and Nyahururu Service Changes

Kenya

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Ghana’s NIA schedules children’s registration in Upper West and Savannah from 12 November. Check ages, documents, school visits and collection questions.

Ghana Card for Children: Upper West and Savannah Guide

Ghana

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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

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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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