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A South African court has ruled that Zambia’s late former president Edgar Lungu must be buried in his homeland, ending a bitter two-month dispute between

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has officially eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem, a milestone that signals the disease is no longer a major threat to the population.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- After successfully eliminating sleeping sickness as a major health threat, Kenya is now working to get rid of other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that still affect many people, especially in poor and remote areas.

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Ahead of his bilateral meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin next Friday, US president Donald Trump suggested a hypothetical peace deal between Russia and Ukraine could include some "swapping of territories". The idea has been met with scepticism in Ukraine.

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The US president has created incomprehension and drawn criticism after letting an initial 10-day deadline threat for Russia to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine or face US sanctions, expire. Instead, the US president has agreed to a bilateral meeting with Putin in Alaska next Friday.

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After a successful season at his even more successful French club, the Moroccan-born football player has now set his eyes on the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, which is set to reward the best football player of the year in a ceremony in September.

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Renewed anti-government protests have taken place in Israel, where relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas demanded their release and an end to the brutal war Israel has been waging in Gaza.

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Last month, 83-year-old president Alassane Ouattara announced that he would stand for a fourth term in Ivory Coast's elections set for October. The announcement has drawn ire from voters, who have watched as key opposition candidates were barred from the elections in the run-up to Ouattara's bid.

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The former prime minister and opposition politician was on trial over accusations of "hateful and xenophobic messages" and "being complicit in murder".

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Cape Town is no doubt one of the most charming cities in the world, blending relaxation with sophistication. The Mother City buzzes with energy and,

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Lagos-born artist John Madu—celebrated for his bold, vibrant style—is making waves at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam with his exhibition Van Gogh

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This August, Women's Month in South Africa, dive into 13 groundbreaking books by Black South African women writers who masterfully explore identity,

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The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.

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Mohamed Salah calls out Uefa over a tribute to Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid it posted on social media which failed to refer to the circumstances surrounding his death.

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During a bilateral meeting in Egypt on Saturday, both countries firmly condemned the plan announced by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week. Israel is reportedly preparing a two-stage plan of seizing Gaza City first, before taking control of the entire Strip.

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By Dumisani Kadango, Country Manager, TransUnion Malawi

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LONDON, United Kingdom, 8 August 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, in partnership with the African Banker

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Although the government largely stays the same, Congolese voters have been waiting for changes following the security crisis that the country has gone through this year. President Félix Tshisekedi has also brought in two opposition politicians.

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The American nuclear bomb attack on the Japanese city on 9 August 1945 killed around 70,000 people and left many more physically and psychologically scarred for life. In a ceremony, survivors and officials warned of the threats of nuclear weapons in a world of increasing geopolitical tension.

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[allAfrica] In the quiet corridors of Gaborone, where power has long been polished like a flawless diamond, a seismic shift has reshaped Botswana's political landscape. The 2024 general elections delivered a stunning verdict: the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had ruled uninterrupted since independence in 1966, was swept from power. In its place rose Duma Boko and the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), a coalition once dismissed as a fragmented opposition, now holding the reins of a nation at a

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Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae has risen to popularity in recent years, especially since the release of her second album "Fountain Baby" in 2023, which earned her critical acclaim. With "Black Star", the artist brings rythms and genres from her home country to her music.