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South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore, winning the four-Test series 3-1 as Morné van den Berg starred.

South Africa

Springboks Beat All Blacks 43-28 to Win Series 3-1

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Shebeshxt's trial is set for May 2027 as his defence plans recusal and bail applications. The charges remain unresolved allegations.

South Africa

Shebeshxt Trial Set for May 2027 Amid Recusal Bid

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Police arrested a third suspect in the DJ Warras murder investigation. One man is convicted; allegations against two others remain unresolved.

South Africa

Third Suspect Arrested in DJ Warras Murder Case

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Tina Salama says the Lobito Corridor should go beyond mineral exports by creating jobs, expanding trade and supporting businesses and local development.

DR.Congo

Tina Salama explains how Lobito Corridor could transform DRC’s economy

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AfDB reports Rwanda’s debt at 75% of GDP as falling grants, less-concessional borrowing and debt-service costs tighten financing.

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Rwanda’s Debt Reaches 75% of GDP as AfDB Flags Falling Grants

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TRENDING NEWS

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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

Congo’s Minerals Are Global Power and Kinshasa should set the terms

Zijin says its cumulative DRC mining investments total about $6 billion across copper, cobalt and lithium as Congo pushes for greater local value creation.

Mining and Minerals

Zijin Reports About $6 Billion in Cumulative DRC Mining Investment

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The DRC can use global demand for cobalt, copper, lithium and tantalum to secure peace, investment, local processing and lasting prosperity.

Peace For DRC Now

Congo’s Minerals Are Global Power and Kinshasa should set the terms

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Tina Salama says the Lobito Corridor should go beyond mineral exports by creating jobs, expanding trade and supporting businesses and local development.

Infrastructure

Tina Salama explains how Lobito Corridor could transform DRC’s economy

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DRC launches a $120 million collective reparations phase for health, education, water and development projects in four provinces

Justice & Crime

DRC launches $120 million collective reparations programme

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The DRC can use global demand for cobalt, copper, lithium and tantalum to secure peace, investment, local processing and lasting prosperity.

Kenya

Who Is Kithure Kindiki? Embu Violence Explained

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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

From cross-border justice and UN diplomacy to critical minerals, Lobito rail and state reform, the evidence behind the DRC’s expanding reach under Félix Tshisekedi.

DR.Congo

The Long Arm of Congo: How Tshisekedi Is Expanding DRC Power

OBR Burundi is recruiting five Judicial Litigation Officers in Bujumbura. Law graduates with five years' experience can apply by September 11

Burundi

OBR Burundi Is Hiring 5 Judicial Litigation Officers

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Nigeria's aviation regulator fines RwandAir ₦15 million over an unresolved baggage complaint and orders compensation and replacement of the damaged bag.

Rwanda

Nigeria Fines RwandAir ₦15 Million Over Baggage Complaint

Nigeria's aviation regulator fines RwandAir ₦15 million over an unresolved baggage complaint
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Read Ataf Mohamed Mokhtar’s biography, journalism career, wartime reporting from Cairo and what is known about his reported detention in Egypt.

Sudan

Ataf Mohamed Mokhtar Biography: Sudan Editor and Press Freedom Figure

The Al-Sudani editor kept reporting from Cairo after war displaced his newsroom.
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South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has dismissed GPAA CEO Kedibone Madiehe after a disciplinary hearing found misconduct.

South Africa

Kedibone Madiehe Dismissed as GPAA CEO After Misconduct Finding

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana removes GPAA chief after disciplinary findings.
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Michail Antonio’s comeback continues at Watford on a one-year deal. Here is what is confirmed about his contract, fitness and possible debut.

Jamaica

Michail Antonio Returns to English Football With One-Year Watford Deal

The Jamaica striker has a new English club after rebuilding his career following a serious crash.
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Nigeria’s National Assembly suspends official visits to South Africa and boycotts legislative engagements over attacks on Nigerians.

Nigeria

Nigeria Suspends South Africa Parliamentary Visits Over Xenophobia

Nigeria’s National Assembly halts South Africa visits and legislative engagements over xenophobia.
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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

The DRC can use global demand for cobalt, copper, lithium and tantalum to secure peace, investment
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Who is Yusuf Omari? Read about the Absa Bank Kenya CEO's career, education, KPMG background and appointment as managing director

Kenya

Who Is Yusuf Omari, Absa Bank Kenya's New CEO?

The veteran finance executive became managing director after serving as interim CEO
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Tooro's succession dispute has deepened before King Oyo's burial. Here is what the Queen Mother, government and Babiito clan have said.

Uganda

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens Before Oyo Burial

Queen Mother rejects Edward Kijanangoma's selection as government denies a house-arrest claim.
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Yaya Touré biography covering his age, wife, children, trophies, Manchester City legacy, Ivory Coast career and rise as Slovan Bratislava coach.

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Yaya Touré Biography: Age, Wife, Trophies, Career and Coaching

From Bouaké to Barcelona, Manchester City and Slovan, the story of an Ivorian football great.
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Yaya Touré became the first African head coach in the Champions League main phase as Slovan Bratislava lost 6–1 to Paris Saint-Germain.

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Yaya Touré Makes Champions League Coaching History

The Ivorian became the first African head coach in the league phase despite a 6–1 defeat.
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Zimbabwe’s human-rights commission has confirmed the deaths of Commissioner Martin Muduva and his wife. Police are investigating the circumstances.

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Zimbabwe Commissioner Martin Muduva and Wife Die

ZHRC confirms both deaths as police investigate the circumstances
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Adama Barrow biography covering his age, education, business career, 2016 victory, presidency, wife, children and 2026 election campaign.

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Adama Barrow Biography: From Businessman to Gambia President

The life, elections, family and contested legacy of the businessman who ended Yahya Jammeh’s rule.
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Burundians are still seeking travel documents to leave Kenya despite a 90-day period to regularise permits and business licences.

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Burundians Still Seek to Leave Kenya After 90-Day Window

Some traders say the new compliance period has not eased fears created by the earlier crackdown order.
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Maurice Kamto and Mamadou Mota resign from Cameroon’s MRC leadership as the party sets a 10 October convention to elect successors.

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Maurice Kamto and Mamadou Mota Quit MRC Leadership

Cameroon’s MRC will hold a 10 October convention to choose new leaders.
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Peace Hyde's verified biography covers her TIME Africa role, Forbes career, Netflix series, education work and British-Ghanaian journey.

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Peace Hyde Biography: TIME Africa Role and Media Career

Inside Peace Hyde's journey from science teacher to African media executive and Netflix creator
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Samia Suluhu Hassan is Tanzania's first woman president. Explore her age, education, political rise, family, record and second term.

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Samia Suluhu Hassan Biography: Age, Family and Presidency

The life and record of Tanzania's first woman president, updated after her husband's death
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BREAKING NEWS

King Oyo’s biography, angiosarcoma diagnosis, burial, education, Tooro legacy and the unresolved succession dispute.

King Oyo: Burial, Cancer and Tooro Legacy

Uganda

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South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has dismissed GPAA CEO Kedibone Madiehe after a disciplinary hearing found misconduct.

Kedibone Madiehe Dismissed as GPAA CEO After Misconduct Finding

South Africa

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Nigeria’s National Assembly suspends official visits to South Africa and boycotts legislative engagements over attacks on Nigerians.

Nigeria Suspends South Africa Parliamentary Visits Over Xenophobia

Nigeria

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South Africa beat New Zealand 43-28 in Baltimore, winning the four-Test series 3-1 as Morné van den Berg starred.

Springboks Beat All Blacks 43-28 to Win Series 3-1

South Africa

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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

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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