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He was the driving force behind Sly and the Family Stone, the first major multiracial American band, that transformed popular music in the 1960s and 1970s.

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[Care International] Nairobi -- The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has precipitated a humanitarian crisis marked by a sharp increase in rape and sexual violence against women and girls. Earlier this year, in the latest outbreak of violence, nearly 500 cases of sexual violence were reported in a single week, with over 150 involving children. Despite compounded factors such as insecurity and fear of reprisals, the women and girls who manage to reach health facilities after sexual violence face another

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[Silverbacks Holdings] Livingstone, Zambia -- Silverbacks Holdings, a leading private investment firm focused on Africa-related companies in high-growth and underserved industries, announced its ninth profitable exit, this time from a partial divestment from its stake in Nigeria's Omniretail , a B2B commerce startup digitizing informal retail supply chains, recognized by Financial Times as Africa's fastest growing company in both 2024 and 2023.

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[New Times] The Ministry of Health has warned of the increased possibility of Covid-19 infections as the country transitions from the rainy to dry season.

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[Vanguard] Nigerian singer, Tems is set to headline the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show, taking place at MetLife Stadium in New York on July 13.

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US exports to Africa surged in 2024, with Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco topping the list of destinations, reflecting a deepening economic partnership

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Ghana has formally endorsed Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only viable solution to the Western Sahara conflict, joining a growing list of nations

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Africa is taking charge of its financial narrative with the launch of the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), set to begin operations by September

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A sharp decline in Chinese development finance is transforming Africa’s energy investment landscape, according to the IEA’s World Energy Investment 2025

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Spearheaded by the Women's History Museum of Zambia, the “Frame” project spotlights artifacts like a hunter’s toolbox bearing Sona symbols—a

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The EU's new Ocean Pact includes reducing plastic pollution, restoring maritime ecosystems, and fighting against illegal fishing.

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In a bold diplomatic move, Chad has suspended the issuance of visas to US citizens in direct response to the Trump administration’s renewed travel

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In a bold bid to protect Africa’s dwindling rhino population, conservationists are turning to an unexpected solution—removing their iconic horns. A new

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Idris Elba has spoken of his desire to revolutionize African cinema by developing the “African Odeon”—a continent-wide chain of theatres aimed at

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[Global Witness] To reverse the climate crisis, COP30 must address the unforeseen consequences of the critical mineral boom, which is adding more deforestation and CO2 emissions

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, June 9 -- Somalia's main opposition coalition, the Somali Salvation Forum, on Monday rejected President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's scheduled talks on June 15 and 22, saying they lack broad political consensus.

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[Daily Trust] Former First Lady, Maryam Abacha, has refuted long-standing allegations that her late husband, General Sani Abacha, looted Nigeria's treasury.

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has tasked religious leaders to join the government's efforts of spreading the wealth creation message to Ugandans.

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[UN News] Despite its wealth of natural resources and potential, Central Africa continues to face serious challenges, from political instability to growing humanitarian needs.