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The Rains, the Rush, the Tragedy: Dozens Die in Congo Mine Collapse

The rain had been relentless. In the Lualaba province of southeastern Congo, the ground around ...

  • 17 November 2025
  • Africa
CHOLERA

Africa Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years

Africa is currently struggling with its most severe cholera outbreak in a quarter-century, according to ...

  • 14 November 2025
  • Africa
TANZANIA

President Hassan Names Loyal Ally Nchemba as New PM

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan selected a longtime loyalist to serve as the nation’s new ...

  • 13 November 2025
  • News
ELECTION

The Deadly Count: How a Disputed Election Unleashed Chaos

The final count is in, but the real cost of Cameroon’s recent election remains fiercely ...

  • 13 November 2025
  • Cameroon
SOUTH

Former South African First Daughter Faces Riot Charges

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, appeared before the High ...

  • 11 November 2025
  • News
ANGOLA

Angola Marks 50 Years of Independence Amid Hardship

This Tuesday, Angola celebrates the 50th anniversary of its independence from Portugal. The nation formally ...

  • 10 November 2025
  • Angola
Cameroon

Cameroon Crisis: Opposition Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum for Detainees

Cameroon’s opposition continues to reject the outcome of the recent presidential election. Issa Tchiroma Bakary, ...

  • 10 November 2025
  • Cameroon
UGANDAN

Ugandans Celebrate Zohran Mamdani’s Historic Win

Excitement and national pride swept across Uganda on Wednesday following the election of native son, ...

  • 6 November 2025
  • News
CURFEW

Tanzania Eases Curfew After 98% Win

Some Tanzanian citizens ventured out on Tuesday as restrictions were partially lifted across the nation. ...

  • 4 November 2025
  • News
KENYA

Kenya Seeks New IMF Program; Confident on Debt Deal

Kenya is actively planning follow-up discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The goal is ...

  • 4 November 2025
  • Business
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Iran internet blackout

AU Lifts Guinea Sanctions as Doumbouya Cements Power in...

AU lifts Guinea sanctions
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