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UN Condemns Extension of South Sudan’s Transition to…

In a development quite contrary to expectation, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has welcomed the extension of South Sudan's transitional period until February 2027. The head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom, had expressed his…

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Safety at tourist resorts to be stepped up…

Kenya's government will beef up security in Lamu County, a popular tourist region, to combat terrorism and other threats in order to attract more visitors, Vice President Rigathi Gachagua said on Thursday. LAMU, Kenya, Sept.…

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The baobabs of Zimbabwe provide vital support to…

Loveness Bhitoni has been picking baobab fruit from the gigantic trees surrounding his farm in Zimbabwe since childhood, to vary his family's diet based on maize and millet. Droughts caused by climate change have decimated…

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Microsoft South Africa collaborates with Afrika Tikkun to…

The Afrika Tikkun youth development agency has teamed up with Microsoft South Africa to launch the ICT Academy - Going Mobile initiative in Olievenhoutbosch. The initiative is designed to empower unemployed young people by equipping…

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Sudan Crisis Worsens as UN Warns of Escalating…

Over a year after the fighting in Sudan between the Sudanese army and RSF paramilitaries, civilians are caught in a never-ending cycle of displacement, lack of assistance, and an impending hunger crisis. UN Secretary-General's Spokesman…

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US Military Ends Troop Withdrawal from Niger as…

The United States military said on Monday it had completed the withdrawal of all its troops and assets from Niger by the September 15 deadline set. The pullout was gradual and started in May after…

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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Introduce New Harmonized…

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will soon adopt new harmonized passports, the serving president of the confederation that groups the three countries has said. In a televised address on Sunday, September 15, Malian President Col…

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What can be done to help small and…

A key challenge facing African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is access to finance to survive and grow. The French-speaking part of Africa is particularly disadvantaged: 98% of private funding goes to South Africa, Nigeria,…

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Heavy Flooding in Cameroon’s Far North Leaves Mayo…

Heavy rains of late have caused chaos in the Mayo Danay region of northern Cameroon, especially its worst-hit city, Yagoua. Torrential rain has caused the death of at least ten people, submerging neighborhoods and much…

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37 Sentenced to Death in DR Congo for…

The court of the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 37 people, including three Americans, a Briton, a Belgian, and a Canadian, to death after finding them guilty of attempting to overthrow President Félix Tshisekedi.…

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Cristiano Ronaldo makes digital history too

Cristiano Ronaldo took to his Twitter account to express his happiness and gratitude to his fans, stating that this milestone is a testament to the journey he and his fans have shared. In the tweet,…

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UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan…

The United Nations warned of a worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan, Chad, and South Sudan, where heavy rain and flooding make access to people in need more and more challenging. In war-scarred Sudan, extreme logistics…