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[allAfrica] Amid predictions of Africa's growth and the potential of its youth, one inconvenient statistic tells a different story. Africa has the highest rate of femicide worldwide [2.9 victims per 100,000 in 2023] - around 22,000 women and girls are killed every year by an intimate partner or family member.

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[Daily Trust] The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday, raised the alarm that criminal gangs are relying heavily on technology to perpetrate their nefarious activities.

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has fulfilled his financial pledge to support economic empowerment initiatives targeting Muslim Women SACCOs and ghetto SACCOs in the Busoga Sub-region.

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[Liberian Investigator] Published: September 22, 2025

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Partial results released on Monday show Peter Mutharika receiving around 68% of the vote compared to incumbent Lazarus Chakwera who has over 20%.

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Over 90% of Guineans voted ‘yes’ in a constitutional referendum that could allow the leader of the country's junta to run for president, according to provisional results announced Monday evening by the electoral body overseeing the vote count.

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[Nile Post] Climate change experts have urged Ugandans to take urgent action in tackling the growing climate crisis, warning that the country faces dire consequences if collective responsibility is not embraced.

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[Nile Post] Farmers in Kabarole District, located along the scenic Rwenzori highlands, are embracing modern farming practices to fight the growing impacts of climate change.

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has pledged to accelerate Uganda's economic growth and social transformation if re-elected in the 2026 general election.

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[Nile Post] President Museveni has commended Uganda's landmark efforts in wildlife conservation following the country's first-ever Rhino Naming Ceremony at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch in Nakasongola District, where 17 juvenile rhinos were officially named to strengthen awareness and fundraising for conservation.

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[Nile Post] Two suspects--a former teacher and a practicing lawyer--have been remanded to Nakifuma Government Prison over a violent operation involving armed kidnapping, torture, and theft at Mt. Climbers Preparatory School in Kyampisi Sub-County, Mukono District.

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[Nile Post] Women leaders under the National Women's Council have appealed to all stakeholders in Uganda's electoral process to champion peace and prevent acts of violence during and after the forthcoming elections.

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[Namibian] The man who has become the face of Namibia's Green Hydrogen Programme, James Mnyupe, is alleged to be stepping down from the initiative.

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[Scrolla] Widow Nonhlanhla Patience Mnisi told the court she is the only legal beneficiary of David Mabuza's R44.7-million pension fund. Mnisi argues any maintenance demands must come from Mabuza's estate, not his pension fund, as the High Court weighs the family dispute.

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[Scrolla] Kenny Kunene was cleared after being found at Katiso Molefe's Sandton house during Molefe's arrest in July. Patriotic Alliance president Gayton McKenzie confirmed Kunene will run as the party's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg in the coming elections.

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The change underscores a broader geopolitical shift in the Sahel: the three together form the Alliance of Sahel States, increasingly aligning away from Western powers and towards more regional or alternative partners.

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[Health-e] In South Africa, diabetes is no longer a looming threat -- it is already here, claiming lives every day. According to Statistics South Africa, diabetes is now one of the leading causes of death based on death notification certificates.

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[The Conversation Africa] A century ago, half a million rhinos roamed Africa and Asia. Today, just 27,000 remain.

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[RFI] In the heart of Korogocho, a Nairobi slum where corrugated metal homes lean wearily against each other, a group of elderly women gathers every morning in a small community hall. Some use canes, others steady themselves on their friends' arms, but all share the same determined focus. They're not here to gossip or pray, they're here to learn how to fight.

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Peter Mutharika has got about 66% of the votes counted so far, putting him ahead of President Lazarus Chakwera.

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An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists gathered at the Sanctuary of Fatima in northern Portugal over the weekend for the annual Blessing of the Helmets pilgrimage.