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Guinea

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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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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Justice & Crime

M23 → AFC → FRN: Has Anything Really Changed?

Explore Miguel Masaisai’s biography, his Goma–Cape Town ride, Pedals for Peace journey towards Rabat and the legacy of his life in sport.

Biography

Miguel Masaisai Biography: The Cyclist Who Rode for Peace

Miguel Masaisai’s funeral programme lists a 21 October vigil and 22 October tribute in Kinshasa. See venues, local times and private-burial details.

Civil Society

Miguel Masaisai Funeral Programme: Kinshasa Dates and Times

DRC lawmakers approve four ratification bills covering $625 million for women entrepreneurs, primary education, maternal health and emergency preparedness.

Policy and Reforms

DRC Assembly Backs $625m for Schools, Businesses and Health

DR Congo and Algeria sign a hydrocarbons cooperation agreement covering oil exploration, refining, petrochemicals, technology transfer and training.

Regional Economy

DR Congo and Algeria Sign Oil and Gas Cooperation Agreement

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

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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

From AFDL and RCD to CNDP, M23, AFC and FRN, analysts question whether Congo's latest rebel restructuring follows a history of Rwandan involvement.

DR.Congo

From AFDL to FRN: Analysts Question Rwanda's Rebel Rebranding

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Bernice Offei’s funeral programme lists November services at Legon Interdenominational Church, including remembrance, filing past and thanksgiving.

Ghana

Bernice Offei Funeral Programme: November Dates and Legon Services

A remembrance night, burial service and thanksgiving will honour the Ghanaian gospel singer

Nigeria is responding to one imported Ebola case in Abuja. Here is what is confirmed about isolation, 44 identified contacts and public health advice.

Nigeria

Abuja Ebola Response: Isolation, Contact Tracing and Public Advice

One imported case is confirmed; contacts under monitoring are not additional confirmed infections.

MUST’s pharmacy course remains academically accredited, according to NCHE’s reported position. Here is what the PSU dispute means for students.

Uganda

MUST Pharmacy Accreditation Explained: What Students Need to Know

Academic accreditation remains, but professional recognition is a separate dispute.

Explore Kwagga Smith’s age, real name, Springboks career, sevens medals, wife Ilke and farming venture, from Mpumalanga to two Rugby World Cup titles.

South Africa

Kwagga Smith Biography: Age, Real Name and Springboks Career

From Mpumalanga and the Blitzboks to two World Cup titles, Japanese rugby and life on the farm.

DRC lawmakers approve four ratification bills covering $625 million for women entrepreneurs, primary education, maternal health and emergency preparedness.

DR.Congo

DRC Assembly Backs $625m for Schools, Businesses and Health

Lawmakers back four financing bills supporting entrepreneurs, primary education, maternal health

Robert Kabera’s biography: Sergeant Robert’s Army Jazz Band career, music, exile in Uganda, family and the confirmed investigation into his killing.

Rwanda

Sergeant Robert Kabera Biography: Sergeant Robert’s Music and Exile

The Rwandan singer and former soldier became a government critic before his killing in Uganda.

Tanzania’s health minister wants medicine registration checked before insurance claims are paid. What patients should verify with providers and insurers.

Tanzania

Tanzania Medicine Claims: What the Registration Directive Means

The minister wants TMDA and NHIF systems linked to check medicines before insurance claims are paid.

Kenya’s confirmed Ebola cases rose to eight on 18 October. Here is how to read case totals, deaths, contact lists and quarantine figures separately.

Kenya Ebola Cases Reach Eight: Contacts Counted Separately

The latest diagnosis changes the case total; contact-tracing figures need a separate, dated breakdown.

Uganda has reopened replacement land-title applications. Understand special certificates, documents, Gazette notices, older fee schedules and checks.

Uganda

Uganda Replacement Land Title Guide: Rules, Documents and Fees

What landowners should prepare after the suspension on special certificates was lifted.

The Nigerian elder statesman’s life in education, public service and Yoruba politics.

Nigeria

Reuben Fasoranti Biography: Afenifere Leader and Educator

The Nigerian elder statesman’s life in education, public service and Yoruba politics.

DR Congo and Algeria sign a hydrocarbons cooperation agreement covering oil exploration, refining, petrochemicals, technology transfer and training.

DR.Congo

DR Congo and Algeria Sign Oil and Gas Cooperation Agreement

DR Congo and Algeria sign a hydrocarbons cooperation agreement covering oil exploration, refining,

Lazola Maku’s biography covers his age, Ubuntu development, family background, Amajita achievements and Mamelodi Sundowns signing in October 2026.

South Africa

Lazola Maku Biography: Age, Amajita Career and Sundowns Move

The South African midfielder’s journey from Ubuntu to continental honours and a new club chapter.

Antoine Semenyo faces about eight weeks out with a knee injury, Manchester City confirms. Maresca expects a return around December after scans.

Semenyo Faces Eight Weeks Out After Manchester City Knee Injury

Maresca expects a December return for the Ghana forward after scans eased initial fears.

Tinubu extends Kemi Nandap’s tenure to June 2028 and Sylvester Nwakuche’s to May 2028, citing succession gaps in Nigeria’s two services.

Tinubu Extends Nandap and Nwakuche’s Tenures to 2028

Immigration and correctional service chiefs receive 18-month extensions to allow succession planning.

Emmanuel Uduaghan’s biography: his medical training, Delta governorship, election battles, family and death on 19 October 2026, aged 71.

Emmanuel Uduaghan Biography: Life, Family and Delta Legacy

The doctor and former Delta governor died aged 71 on 19 October 2026.

Why Joseph Kabila's FRN faces a different Congo from the one his father conquered in 1997, with Rwanda's role, UN scrutiny and sanctions reshaping the conflict.

How FRN Cannot Repeat AFDL's Success | XTRAfrica

Why Joseph Kabila's FRN cannot simply repeat AFDL's 1997 victory: Rwanda's role, rebel rebranding

Breaking News

Ghana will not open fresh security-service applications in 2027. See who may be considered from the existing pool and what remains unconfirmed.

Ghana Security Recruitment 2027: Who Can Be Considered?

Ghana

Miguel Masaisai’s funeral programme lists a 21 October vigil and 22 October tribute in Kinshasa. See venues, local times and private-burial details.

Miguel Masaisai Funeral Programme: Kinshasa Dates and Times

DR.Congo

Bernice Offei’s funeral programme lists November services at Legon Interdenominational Church, including remembrance, filing past and thanksgiving.

Bernice Offei Funeral Programme: November Dates and Legon Services

Ghana

Nigeria is responding to one imported Ebola case in Abuja. Here is what is confirmed about isolation, 44 identified contacts and public health advice.

Abuja Ebola Response: Isolation, Contact Tracing and Public Advice

Nigeria

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

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

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

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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