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Inside Nairobi’s Rising Bar Scene: Africa’s Next Big Cocktail Destination

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For a truly surprising palate adventure, look no further than Kenya's vibrant cocktail scene. Nairobi is emerging as a must-visit destination for

Asake, Tyla, and Wizkid to Headline Afro Nation Portugal 2026

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Afro Nation has unveiled its star-studded lineup for its 2026 Portugal edition, featuring Nigerian powerhouses Asake and Wizkid alongside South

From Bollywood to Beijing: Asia’s Elite Embrace Africa’s Safari Boom

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Africa’s vast wilderness is becoming the next great playground for Asia’s travelers, with tourists from China, India, and the Philippines leading a new

Militants attack prison in Somali capital shattering period of calm

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Militant group, al-Shabaab, claimed responsibility for the attack saying it had released prisoners.

'I have your nudes and everything to ruin your life': The cyber-scammers targeting teenagers

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The BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.

Peter Mutharika was sworn in as Malawi's comeback President at 85

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Peter Mutharika was inaugurated as Malawi’s president on Saturday, marking a stunning political comeback for the 85-year-old who previously led the southern African nation from 2014 to 2020.

South Africa win back-to-back Rugby Championships

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South Africa overpower Argentina at Allianz Stadium in London to win back-to-back Rugby Championships for the first time.

Israel orders halt to gaza city offensive while strikes persist

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A potential breakthrough emerged in the nearly two-year Gaza conflict Saturday as the Israeli military, following a directive from U.S. President Donald Trump, ordered a halt to its offensive operations in Gaza City.

Tanzania: Tanzania's Defining Moment - Will President Samia Step Out of Magufuli's Shadow?

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[allAfrica] As Tanzanians head to the polls on October 29, 2025, they will be doing more than electing a new government -- they will be defining what kind of democracy their nation aspires to be. For the first time in history, Tanzanians will directly choose whether to elect a woman -- President Samia Suluhu Hassan -- to the highest office in the land.

Tyrese Gibson released on $20 000 bond amid animal crueltycharges

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Actor Tyrese Gibson turned himself in to Fulton County authorities on Friday, a week after an arrest warrant was issued for animal cruelty following an incident where his dogs killed a neighbor's pet.

Chad scraps presidential term limits, cementing Deby's rule

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Chad's parliament has overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment abolishing presidential term limits, a move critics decry as a maneuver to entrench the rule of President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.

Hip-hop mogul "Diddy" Combs sentenced to over four years in prison

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Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to four years and two months in a federal prison on Friday, capping a dramatic fall from grace for the music titan following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.

Egypt accuses Ethiopia of "reckless" Nile management as flooding fears rise

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Egypt has launched a sharp diplomatic offensive against Ethiopia, accusing it of "reckless and irresponsible" management of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) after unilateral water releases were linked to severe flooding in Sudan, raising fears for Egyptian lands and lives.

South Africans protest, demand Embassy closure and Flotilla activists' release

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A wave of protest swept South Africa on Friday as demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli embassy, demanding the release of activists detained during Israel's interception of the "Global Sumud Flotilla" and calling on their government to sever diplomatic ties with Israel.

Africa: Germany - African Development Bank Group Presents 2025 African Economic Outlook Report in Berlin

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] A mission to Berlin by African Development Bank Group executives has highlighted Germany's pivotal support for the African Development Fund, the institution's concessional lending window.

Africa: African Development Bank Group and Niger Sign $144.7 Million Agreement to Boost Energy Access, Economic Competitiveness and Resilience

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[African Development Bank (AfDB)] African Development Bank Group President Sidi Ould Tah and Niger's Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, have signed a $144.7 million financing agreement to improve energy access and private sector competitiveness.

We need hospitals more than football stadiums, say Morocco's young protesters

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Morocco will soon have the world's largest football stadium but this has angered many young people who want better services.

'We can be proud of this generation': Madagascar's youth continue to protest

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Madascar's Gen Z protesters are unbroken in their will to continue to call for change and the abdication of president Andry Rajoelina. The head of state meanwhile said on Friday that he refused to resign, claiming instead that some forces wanted to overthrow the government.

Conservative church group condemns choice of female Archbishop of Canterbury

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The group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".

Kenya: CS Mvurya Sets One-Week Deadline for Nyayo Stadium Tartan Track Work

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya says the finishing touches on the installation of the tartan track at Nyayo National Stadium should be completed within one week, ahead of its use as a training facility for athletes.

Gambia: Medina FC Represent Voice of the Community - Finance Chair Sanyang

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[The Point] Finance chairman of Medina FC, Abdoulie Sanyang, has revealed that Medina FC represented the voice of the community.

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