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DRC former justice minister’s embezzlement trial continues in his absence

The embezzlement trial of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant, according to Africanews, which reported on the latest hearing in the case. Trial proceedings held without the defendant present — known as trials in absentia — remain a recurring feature of several […]

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DR Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Now Deadliest in Country’s History, WHO Says

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The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s recorded history, according to the World Health Organization. The UN health agency said the current epidemic has killed 1,587 people, surpassing the toll of every previous outbreak in the vast Central African nation. DR Congo has endured more

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Nigeria Police Deploy New Commissioner to Oversee Osun Governorship Election

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Nigeria’s police authorities have deployed a new Commissioner of Police to Osun State ahead of the state’s governorship election, following months of controversy surrounding the conduct of the outgoing state police command, according to Premium Times reporting carried by AllAfrica. The redeployment comes after the Osun State government publicly called for the removal of the

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Nigeria Sets 2027 Deadline to Phase Out Electricity Subsidies

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Nigeria’s Federal Government has announced plans to phase out electricity subsidy payments beginning in 2027, as Vanguard reported and AllAfrica aggregated, in a move aimed at easing the mounting debts accumulated across the country’s power sector. The decision comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with chronic liquidity problems in its electricity value chain. Subsidies have

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Zimbabwe’s NetOne Urges Youth to Embrace AI for Jobs and Digital Growth

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NetOne, Zimbabwe’s state-owned mobile network operator, has urged young people across the country to embrace artificial intelligence as a tool for innovation, industrialisation and job creation, while emphasising that the technology’s rapid uptake must be matched by strong cybersecurity safeguards. The appeal forms part of a wider engagement in which the operator encouraged youth participation

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Ethiopia: Amhara Region Delivers 357 Kilograms of Gold to National Bank

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The Amhara National Regional State has delivered 357 kilograms of gold to the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) for the first time during the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year, according to state media. The Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) said the shipment, handed over through formal channels established by the regional government, marks a step in efforts

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Uganda Classifies Telecom Infrastructure Vandalism as Economic Sabotage

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The Ugandan government has declared that vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure will be treated as economic sabotage, warning that deliberate damage to digital networks is undermining national development. Officials said the classification reflects the growing strategic importance of connectivity as the country accelerates its digital transformation agenda. According to a report carried by Nile Post, the

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Standard Chartered Kenya Mobilises Sh97 Billion for Sustainable Finance Since 2021

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Standard Chartered Bank Kenya has mobilised more than Sh97 billion in sustainable finance since 2021, channelling the funds into renewable energy, affordable housing, sustainable infrastructure and women-led businesses, as investor appetite for climate-focused projects continues to grow across East Africa. The bank, a subsidiary of the London-headquartered Standard Chartered Group, has operated in Kenya for

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Passenger bus plunges into ravine near Algerian coastal town of Boumerdes

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A passenger bus veered off a road and plunged into a ravine near the coastal town of Boumerdes, east of the Algerian capital Algiers, killing at least 27 people and wounding dozens more, according to local reports. The crash occurred on Friday morning along a mountainous stretch of Algeria’s Mediterranean coastline, a region known for

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US State Department draws criticism over AI-generated map at Brazil conference

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The US State Department has drawn criticism after a map it displayed at an international conference in Brazil was found to mislabel every country it depicted. The image, which was generated using artificial intelligence, circulated widely online and prompted concern about the vetting of AI-produced materials in official diplomatic settings. The map was presented at

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Grandson of Idi Amin disqualified at Commonwealth Games for headbutting opponent

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A competitor at the Commonwealth Games who is a grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has been disqualified from a boxing match after headbutting his opponent, drawing wide attention to one of the more unusual family legacies in international sport. The incident occurred during a bout at the multi-sport event, where the referee stopped

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Former Senegalese leader Sall’s UN Secretary-General bid falters after straw poll

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Macky Sall, the former president of Senegal, is facing an uphill battle in his attempt to become the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, following an informal straw poll conducted by the Security Council. Sall, who led Senegal from 2012 until 2024, had been considered among the candidates to succeed António Guterres, the current UN

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