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Ghana: GACC Trains 140 Stakeholders to Boost Accountability

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[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has called for stronger collective action to tackle corruption in the country, warning that the menace continues to undermine national development.

South Africa: Police Struggle to Stop Vigilantes From Targeting Immigrants in Alexandra

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[GroundUp] "I think these people want to kill us," says Malawian street vendor.

Liberia: Senate Wants Joekai Out Over Nimbo T-Shirt At Pro-Boakai Rally

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[Liberian Investigator] A T-shirt could cost Dr. Josiah F. Joekai Jr. his job. The Liberian Senate has asked President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to sanction or remove the Civil Service Agency boss after ruling that his appearance in NIMBO regalia at a pro-Boakai rally breached the National Code of Conduct.

Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about the president

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Camilla Alhassan alleged without evidence the president had conducted a ritual to help win an election.

"Shangwe, le bal": a dance project full of joy

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On a sweltering afternoon in the French city of Lyon, around 60 dancers fully ignored the heat to immerse themselves in a festive performance brought to them by Kenyan-American choreographer and dancer Wanjiru Kamuyu.

Tensions as Guinea-Bissau freezes ties with Cape Verde over claims of interference

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Praia earlier this week requested that Bissau swiftly release the country’s main opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira.

Underdogs, history and late goals - Africa's World Cup

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The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.

Nigeria repatriates 1,490 nationals from South Africa after xenophobic violence

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Nigeria has completed the voluntary repatriation of its citizens from South Africa after weeks of xenophobic attacks and anti-immigration protests, the Nigerian foreign ministry said on Thursday.

America tightens rules for international students starting September

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The Trump administration has confirmed tough new rules for foreign students in the US, set to take effect in September.

From a Corner Shop Selling Salt to a $3 Billion Empire: The MeTL Story Tanzania Can’t Stop Talking About

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Decades ago, in a rural Tanzanian village, a small family shop sold salt by the gram because that's all customers could afford. Nobody at that counter could

Sudan: G7 and EU Call for Halt to Attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid and Wider Arms Embargo

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[RFI] G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief on Wednesday urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to halt all actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid.

One Doctor, 50 Million Patients: The Math Behind MoyoECG

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Picture this: a country of over 50 million people, and fewer than three dozen cardiologists to serve them all. That's Kenya's reality today. Now picture a

DRC: Uvira's displaced lose hope as US ultimatum on Rwanda troops expires

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The US ultimatum for Rwandan troops to withdraw from eastern DRC expired on Wednesday but there’s been no let up in the fighting. Now thousands of displaced families in Uvira are seeing their hopes of returning home slip away.

Africa: UK to Cut Aid to Some African Countries by 90%

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[allAfrica] The UK government has confirmed sweeping reductions to its bilateral aid programme. Nine African countries are set to lose more than 80% of direct British assistance by 2029 as overseas development spending is cut from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income.

Displaced lose hope as US ultimatum to withdraw foreign troops from DRC expires

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The US ultimatum for Rwandan troops to withdraw from eastern DRC expired on Wednesday but there’s been no let up in the fighting. Now thousands of displaced families in Uvira are seeing their hopes of returning home slip away.

Trump accuses China of interfering in US elections ahead of midterms

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In an address to the nation, he made unverified claims that Beijing interfered in the 2020 polls which he lost.

Senegal: UN Campaign Trail Takes Former President Macky Sall Back to Senegal

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[RFI] Senegal's former president Macky Sall returns home on Friday for the first time since leaving office in April 2024, in a visit tied to his bid to become the next UN secretary-general. But opponents say the violence that marked the final months of his mandate should disqualify him from the role.

Sudan: Three Years of War in Sudan - a Crisis the World Can't Ignore

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[IPS] Geneva -- Three years into the war in Sudan, survivors and human rights defenders are struggling to respond to overwhelming needs amid widespread violence, displacement, and limited global attention. As horrific violations and abuses intensify and those documenting them become targets, calls for accountability and sustained international engagement grow more urgent.

Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco

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Chile's central coast has been hit by an exceptional storm surge that flooded homes and damaged infrastructure. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the shoreline as dangerous sea conditions continue.

Rating Disputes Push African Nations Toward Asia

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A growing body of evidence suggests major credit rating agencies—Moody’s, S&P Global, and Fitch—frequently reach starkly different conclusions when

Naira, Cedi Face Pressure as Dollar Strengthens

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Currency traders expect Ghana’s cedi, Nigeria’s naira, and Uganda’s shilling to remain under pressure in the coming week, while Kenya’s shilling and Zambia’s

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