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'Nobody's happy,' experts say, as Ed Sheeran tour controversy rolls on

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When singer Ed Sheeran resumes his tour in Philadelphia on Saturday, he’ll be taking to the stage without his supporting acts. They pulled out after rapper Macklemore was dropped for saying ‘Free Palestine’ during a performance in New Jersey. Experts say this kind of controversy doesn't happen often

Ebola treatment center welcomes community to visit in bid to build trust

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At least a dozen attacks have taken place against facilities involved in Ebola care, primarily due to fear of the disease, misinformation, and mistrust of health care workers

WHO sees encouraging signs in Congo Ebola fight but warns of surging cases

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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said transmission was declining in the hardest-hit areas of Ituri province, while South Kivu has reported no new cases since May.

Mbappé explains decision to cover Ceuta solidarity message

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Mbappé said his decision was not intended as a rejection of Ceuta or its residents. He said he wanted to express solidarity with migrants who have lost their lives and those living in difficult conditions.

African lab scientists gather in Togo to discuss challenges amid Ebola crisis

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As Ebola threatens parts of Africa, the Federation of West African Medical Laboratory Science opened its first conference Wednesday, in Lomé, Togo, to discuss the challenges posed by epidemics in Africa

Olu Jacobs remembered: Nollywood’s elder statesman always acted for his country

This Is Africa  

Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, the Nigerian film producer and renowned actor, whose career spanned more than five decades, has passed away at 84. He belonged to that group of elders representing the best of Nigeria.

Remembering the argument for progressive national gender equality consciousness

This Is Africa  

Pan-African liberation once framed gender equality as foundational, yet modern policy has reduced it to a routine technicality while gender-based violence escalates. Addressing Africa's ongoing crisis requires reviving this consciousness—moving past superficial platitudes to educate both men and women toward a shared, decolonized national liberation.

Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths

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South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.

Series of femicides shocks South Africa, highlights crime levels

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The discovery of the bodies of nine women near Johannesburg in the last two months has sent shock waves around South Africa and highlighted the scourge of femicide and high levels of violent crime.

Guinea media regulator warns France 24 over description of president

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France 24 had not immediately responded to a request for comment. The regulator also withdrew the press accreditation of a Jeune Afrique correspondent, accusing him of professional misconduct.

South African sports broadcaster Owen Ndlovu found dead after hijacking

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South African sports broadcaster Owen Ndlovu has been found dead, hours after he was abducted during a vehicle hijacking near Johannesburg.

'African risk premium': AU launches own credit rating agency [Business Africa]

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African countries face some of the world’s highest borrowing costs, with ratings driving up interest and cutting off access to international capital. Now the African Union is fighting back with its own credit rating agency

South African President Ramaphosa taken ill after BRICS summit

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, his office said on Wednesday, citing ill health.

War in Ukraine: Odesa and Sumy suffer fires and casualties in new Russian attacks

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Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Sumy on 16 September, sparking fires and damaging homes and other buildings, according to Ukrainian emergency services and local officials.

Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds

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The body of the 54-year-old veteran broadcaster was found hours after three armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.

South Africa police offer reward for info related to violent femicides

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The South African Police during a media briefing Tuesday announced that they’re to offer a R400,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible for the deaths of eight women whose bodies have been discovered at various locations in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.

Dangote IPO draws interest from Nigerians keen to invest

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Nigerians have started scrambling to buy a stake in Aliko Dangote's giant oil refinery, with some seeing the country's biggest-ever public share offering as a rare chance to participate in one of Africa's most ambitious industrial projects.

At least 82 people killed in gold mine collapse in Sudan's West Kordofan

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At least 82 people have been killed in a gold mine collapse in Sudan’s West Kordofan state, with dozens more injured and others feared trapped beneath the rubble.

Akinbode Akinbiyi turns everyday african life into art

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At 80, Nigerian-born photographer Akinbode Akinbiyi continues to document the changing face of Africa and its global diaspora through a quiet, deeply personal approach to photography.

Kinshasa opposition protest dispersed as clashes leave one dead

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Tensions erupted in Kinshasa on Tuesday as an opposition-led demonstration against plans to change the Democratic Republic of Congo’s constitution was abruptly dispersed by security forces.

African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029

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Some of Africa's great track and field stars expect the decision to award Kenya the 2029 World Athletics Championships to inspire the next generation.

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