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Zambia: Lungu family wins latest legal round in year-long burial dispute

The family of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has secured another legal victory in a protracted dispute with the government over the handling of his remains, nearly a year after his death. The ruling marks the latest chapter in a deeply sensitive political and familial confrontation that has captivated the southern African nation. A dispute […]

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All of Africa Today: Why Daily Continental News Roundups Matter

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Every morning, newsrooms across the African continent and beyond sift through hundreds of dispatches from capitals, marketplaces, conflict zones, and sports stadiums. The result, often packaged as an “All of Africa Today” digest, is one of the most demanding exercises in modern journalism: distilling the daily life of 54 sovereign states, hundreds of languages, and

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Former Kenyan Justice Minister Blocked From Entering Uganda, Lawyers’ Body Says

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A former Kenyan justice minister and prominent lawyer, Martha Karua, was prevented from entering Uganda, according to a regional lawyers’ body, prompting concern from legal advocates across East Africa. Karua was travelling to represent a detained Ugandan opposition figure whose case has drawn significant regional attention. Who Martha Karua was set to represent Karua had

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly, WHO warns

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A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading at an alarming pace, the World Health Organization has warned, even as authorities and international partners step up efforts to contain the virus. The UN health agency said on Friday that the situation is “evolving fast,” underscoring the urgent need for coordinated action.

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Zanu PF Spokesperson Says Zimbabwe’s Economy Can Absorb Citizens Returning from South Africa

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Zimbabwe’s ruling party has asserted that the country’s economy is in a strong enough position to accommodate citizens who are facing deportation or pressure to leave neighbouring South Africa, where many Zimbabweans have lived for years, often without legal status. Speaking on behalf of the governing party, Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa said the economy

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Rwanda and South Africa Edge Toward a Renewed Partnership After Years of Estrangement

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After more than a decade of uneasy silence, Rwanda and South Africa appear to be cautiously moving toward a renewed bilateral relationship. Recent high-level engagements between Kigali and Pretoria have suggested that both governments recognise the cost of prolonged estrangement and are willing to explore common ground. Observers across the continent have noted that the

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Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and reported to be doing well

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A six-year-old patient receiving treatment for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been located after being removed from a medical facility, according to health authorities. The child was reported to be in stable condition following the incident, which has renewed concerns about the safety of treatment centres during the country’s ongoing outbreak. A

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Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC pushes health workers to the front line of a deepening crisis

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Healthcare workers in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province are voicing growing alarm as they struggle to contain an Ebola outbreak that has struck harder than any previous episode they have witnessed. Frontline responders say they feel increasingly vulnerable in the face of a crisis whose scale has outpaced their training and resources.

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US to end funding for HIV programmes in South Africa, raising concerns over treatment gaps

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The United States has announced it will stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa, a decision that has raised concerns among health experts and advocacy groups in the country with the world’s largest HIV-positive population. More than eight million South Africans are living with the virus, according to widely cited estimates, making the country the

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Ebola Outbreak Accelerating as Health Workers Voice Fears, WHO Warns

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The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning that the latest Ebola outbreak is accelerating rapidly, intensifying fears among the health workers on the front lines of the response. Despite ongoing efforts to contain the virus, frontline medical staff say they remain deeply concerned about their own safety as the disease continues to spread.

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Mombasa Declaration: 15 African Nations Unite to Combat Illegal Fishing

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Fifteen African countries have signed the Mombasa Declaration, a regional commitment aimed at curbing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing across the continent’s waters. The agreement, reached in the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa, brings together governments seeking to strengthen cooperation against a practice widely recognised as one of the most damaging threats to both

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Prominent Ugandan Lawyer Faces Treason-Related Charge in High-Profile Case

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A prominent Ugandan lawyer known for taking on politically sensitive cases has been charged with a treason-related offence, drawing attention to ongoing legal proceedings in the country. The case has escalated tensions between legal professionals and the country’s military leadership, who have publicly criticised the defendant. Background of the Case The lawyer, Erias Lukwago, was

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