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South Africa special voting runs on 2–3 November 2026. Check hours, accepted IDs, approval status, home visits and what happens if you miss a visit.

South Africa

South Africa Special Voting: Hours, IDs and Home Visits

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Ghana’s TraffiTech-GH guide: verify a speeding notice, check evidence, pay or contest within 14 days, and avoid fraudulent payment requests.

Ghana

TraffiTech-GH Motorist Guide: Tickets, Payments and Appeals

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Tshisekedi and Putin oversee three DRC–Russia cooperation agreements in Moscow covering economic relations, healthcare, education and professional training.

DR.Congo

Tshisekedi, Putin Seal Three DRC- Russia Cooperation Deals

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DR Congo and Russia establish a permanent economic cooperation commission to coordinate trade, technology, technical expertise and future joint projects.

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DR Congo and Russia Establish Permanent Economic Commission

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DR Congo officially exits the FATF grey list after completing financial reforms, strengthening its international banking credibility and investment outlook.

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DRC Exits FATF Grey List After Completing Reform Plan

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Inside DRC’s Operation to Bring Denise Dusauchoy to Kinshasa

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Kagame Sides With Journalist Against His Own Foreign Minister

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Guinea Landfill Landslide Kills 30 as Search Continues

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Niger Governor Orders Rescue of Worshippers Abducted in Borgu

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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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Politics & Diplomacy

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

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

Scholarships

Russia Confirms 100 Scholarships for Congolese Students

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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.

Patriotism

Tshisekedi Urges Congolese in Russia to Be DRC Ambassadors

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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.

South Africa

Julius Mkhwanazi, Kagiso Lerutla: Court Case Explained

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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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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

A national survey aims to guide grid investment, but household connections need separate delivery.
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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

A new youth space combines health information and participation, with access details still unclear.
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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.

South Africa

Khanyisa Mayo Return Update: What Da Cruz Has Said

The Chiefs coach says Mayo is getting closer, but his post-derby comments give no comeback date.
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How to use Nigeria’s NCC Device Checker, understand approval and verification, resolve failed checks and avoid phone-verification scams.

Nigeria

NCC Device Checker Guide: Check Your Phone Safely

Check a handset before buying, understand failed results and avoid fake verification websites.
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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.

Ghana

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.

Africa

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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Kenya’s avocado sea-export closure starts on 30 October. Understand air-shipment conditions, the oil-stock deadline and mango inspection rules.

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Kenya avocado rules: sea closure and oil-stock deadline

Sea exports close on 30 October, with conditional air shipments and a separate oil-stock deadline.
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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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Explore Claudette Mukashyaka’s biography: education, I&M Bank career, audit philosophy and October 2026 appointment as Rwanda’s Auditor General.

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Claudette Mukashyaka Biography: Rwanda’s New Auditor General

Her economics education, banking audit career and appointment to lead Rwanda’s public-finance watchdog.
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Burundi’s electric mobility is moving beyond launch ceremonies. Examine solar charging, maintenance skills, costs and the evidence behind expansion claims.

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Burundi’s EV Operations: Charging, Repairs and Costs

Bujumbura’s solar charging project is established; service and repair skills shape its next phase.
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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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Explore Bobi Wine’s biography, age, parents, education, wife Barbie, children, songs, political career and life abroad after Uganda’s 2026 election.

Uganda

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

From Kamwokya and Uganda’s music scene to Parliament, presidential elections and life abroad.
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Ugandan comedian Kapere Lufotose has died. Bobi Wine and Joel Ssenyonyi pay tribute as fans remember his Amarula Family performances.

Uganda

Kapere Lufotose Dies as Bobi Wine Mourns Ugandan Comedian

The Amarula Family performer was remembered for his humour, friendship and distinctive stage work.
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Breaking News

What to know about the allegations involving Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla, their bail status and the next verified court development.

Julius Mkhwanazi, Kagiso Lerutla: Court Case Explained

South Africa

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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 Electricity Mapping: What the New Plan Will Deliver

Uganda

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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.

Kasa-Vubu Youth Centre Inaugurated in Kinshasa

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

Kapere Lufotose Dies as Bobi Wine Mourns Ugandan Comedian

Uganda

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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

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

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