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Who is Sagal Abdi-Wali? Explore her Somali background, Camden career and election as Labour MP for Holborn and St Pancras.

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Sagal Abdi-Wali: Election Win and Somali-British Background

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Kenya’s National Youth Council elections are suspended. See the affected October dates, what continues and what voters and aspirants should do next.

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Kenya youth elections suspended: What voters should do

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Read Andrea Johnson’s biography, from her legal education and major prosecutions to IDAC leadership, family and the scrutiny following her resignation.

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Andrea Johnson Biography: Career, Education and IDAC Leadership

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Police investigate vehicle burnings and looting in Soweto and Durban as Home Affairs withdraws its asylum-intake directive on 9 October.

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South Africa Unrest: Police Respond After 24 Vehicles Are Burned

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Check UG registration dates, strike-related disruption, student portals, fee requirements and official help for the 2026/2027 academic year.

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University of Ghana Registration Guide 2026/2027

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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

Following Kabila's October 9 speech, Jean-Pierre Bemba accuses the former DRC president of serving Rwanda's interests and raises allegations involving M23.

Justice & Crime

Jean-Pierre Bemba Accuses Joseph Kabila of Serving Rwanda's Interests

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Luiza families were still awaiting assistance two weeks after September’s storm. Read the latest shelter needs, damage assessments and response gaps.

Natural Disasters

Luiza Assistance Gap: Families Await Aid After September Storm

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Tshisekedi's FDLR campaign strengthens Congo's diplomatic hand, connects disarmament to sovereignty and presses Rwanda's withdrawal commitments.

Justice & Crime

Tshisekedi's FDLR Diplomacy Challenges Rwanda's Security Case

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Jason Rowles fetched R2.9 million at the SA20 Season 5 auction. The 18-year-old’s Joburg Super Kings move follows a strong school and Under-19 career.

Sports Trends

Jason Rowles Tops SA20 Auction with R2.9m Joburg Deal

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

South Africa

South Africa Special-Vote Deadline: Apply by 17:00 on 12 October 2026

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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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Luiza families were still awaiting assistance two weeks after September’s storm. Read the latest shelter needs, damage assessments and response gaps.

DR.Congo

Luiza Assistance Gap: Families Await Aid After September Storm

A fresh follow-up describes unmet shelter needs as residents organise local fundraising.
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Are Uganda’s buses cancelled nationwide? Latest reports describe strike denials and a pause for talks, not a verified cancellation of every bus service.

Uganda

Uganda Bus Cancellation Claim: What the Latest Reports Confirm

A proposed strike is not proof that every bus journey has been cancelled across Uganda.
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Kenya reported 122 verified Ebola contacts and 108 in quarantine on 11 October. Understand contact tracing, monitoring and confirmed infections.

Kenya

Kenya Ebola Contact Status: What Quarantine and Monitoring Really Mean

Contact lists, quarantine figures and positive tests describe different parts of Kenya’s response.
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Hout Bay fire recovery begins with meals, water and damage assessments after the Imizamo Yethu blaze. Here is what is confirmed about assistance.

South Africa

Hout Bay Fire Recovery: Emergency Aid Reaches Displaced Families

Meals and water arrive after the Imizamo Yethu blaze; rebuilding arrangements remain unresolved.
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Read Jihan Dimack’s biography, from Miss Tanzania and Miss Universe Tanzania to her historic Miss Grand International 2026 victory in Bangkok.

Tanzania

Jihan Dimack Biography: Tanzania’s Miss Grand International Winner

Her Tanzanian-Lebanese background, modelling career and journey to the 2026 crown.
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Ghana's Fire Service is examining a possible power-restoration link to the Kumasi Central Market fire. The cause is not yet confirmed.

Ghana

Kumasi Market Fire: Power Restoration Probed as Cause Remains Unknown

Fire officers cite a power-restoration account after 9 October blaze; the cause remains unconfirmed.
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Nigeria PVC collection is scheduled from 9 October 2026. Check where to collect, what to bring, lost-slip guidance and how to contact INEC.

Nigeria

Nigeria PVC Collection: Dates, Documents and Where to Go

INEC’s collection exercise is scheduled from 9 October. Confirm your card and pickup location first.
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Wicknell Chivayo's biography covers Intratrek, Gwanda solar, IMC, Lucy Muteke, his children and the September 2026 helicopter crash.

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Wicknell Chivayo Biography: Business, Family and Helicopter Crash

The Zimbabwean businessman's life, companies, family and the September 2026 crash investigation.
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Carver Bhima was a veteran Miss Malawi organiser, broadcaster and pageant mentor whose work shaped Malawi's national beauty contest for decades.

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Carver Bhima Biography: Miss Malawi Organiser and Pageant Pioneer

Who was Carver Bhima? His Miss Malawi legacy, career, honours and death in 2026.
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Wicklif Dusenge biography: Rwanda volleyball captain, APR VC opposite, club career and 2026 African Championship scoring record.

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Wicklif Dusenge Biography: Career, Clubs and Rwanda Record

Meet Rwanda captain Wicklif Dusenge, his club journey and record 2026 African Championship.
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Timnit Gebru is an Ethiopian-born AI researcher, DAIR founder and 2026 Right Livelihood laureate. Read her career, background and impact.

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Timnit Gebru Biography: AI Ethics, DAIR and Right Livelihood

Meet Timnit Gebru, the Ethiopian-born AI researcher honored with the 2026 Right Livelihood Award.
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Explore the history of dice, from ancient Egyptian knucklebones and early cubic dice to probability theory, Sic Bo, craps and modern online casino RNGs.

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The 3,500 years of history behind the dice in modern casino games

From animal knucklebones to digital RNGs, discover how dice evolved across thousands of years of gaming
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HESLB has allocated Sh535.7 billion to 165,775 new and continuing students for the 2026/27 academic year. Check your status via SIPA.

Tanzania

HESLB Allocations: 165,775 Students Receive First-Batch Funding

The 2026/27 allocation covers new and continuing students; applicants should check SIPA.
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Tanzania’s Jihan Dimack has made history as the first African woman to win the Miss Grand International crown, taking the 2026 title in Bangkok, Thailand.

Tanzania

Jihan Dimack Wins Miss Grand International, a First for Africa

Tanzania’s representative takes the 2026 crown in Bangkok, succeeding the Philippines’ Emma Tiglao.
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Neo Maema and Elie Mpanzu scored second-half goals to give Simba a 2-1 comeback win over Yanga in the Kariakoo derby, ending a three-year league drought.

Tanzania

Simba Beat Yanga 2–1 as Derby Comeback Ends Long League Wait

Maema and Mpanzu overturn Shalulile’s opener as Simba take a three-point lead.
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South Africa’s asylum directive has been withdrawn. Find answers on the court ruling, intake arrangements, appointments, permits and legal assistance.

South Africa

South Africa Asylum: Implementation Questions Answered

What the directive withdrawal means for applications, appointments, permits and access to legal help.
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BREAKING NEWS

South Africa’s special-vote applications close at 17:00 SAST on 12 October 2026. Check eligibility, SMS rules, local-office forms and November voting dates.

South Africa Special-Vote Deadline: Apply by 17:00 on 12 October 2026

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Musanze’s GOICO fire losses are still being assessed. Understand the preliminary Rwf30bn goods estimate, building values and reported recovery support.

Rwanda, Musanze Fire Loss Estimate: Rwf30bn Figure Remains Preliminary

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Luiza families were still awaiting assistance two weeks after September’s storm. Read the latest shelter needs, damage assessments and response gaps.

Luiza Assistance Gap: Families Await Aid After September Storm

DR.Congo

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Are Uganda’s buses cancelled nationwide? Latest reports describe strike denials and a pause for talks, not a verified cancellation of every bus service.

Uganda Bus Cancellation Claim: What the Latest Reports Confirm

Uganda

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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

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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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