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Africa: All of Africa Today - September 5, 2025

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Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal

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A group of farmers from across Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament on Thursday, voicing their opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal approved earlier this week.

Congo-Kinshasa: At Least 15 Dead in New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo

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[RFI] Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a new outbreak of the Ebola virus, with 15 deaths and 28 suspected cases since the end of August.

Nigeria: Nigerian to Become Second African to Lead Rotary International

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[Rotary] Olayinka Hakeem Babalola will serve as president of the global membership organization in 2026-27

South Africa: KZN Family Still Searching for Missing Patient After 7 Years

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[Health-e] Imagine taking your child to the hospital only to be told, days later, that they are missing.

Africa: Air Pollution Is On the Rise - but Not Everywhere, Says UN Weather Agency

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[UN News] As billions continue to breathe polluted air that causes more than 4.5 million premature deaths every year, UN climate experts on Friday highlighted how damaging microscopic smoke particles from wildfires play their part, travelling halfway across the world.

Rwanda: How Gorilla Tourism Is Reshaping Musanze's Economy and Communities

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[New Times] Musanze District, nestled at the base of the Virunga Massif, has undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades--from a quiet agricultural region into a leading center of conservation-driven development.

South Africa: Alexandra Container Homes Still Empty Four Years After Construction

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[GroundUp] Johannesburg mayor says allocation is in final stages but does not commit to a timeframe for occupation of the complex built during the covid pandemic

South Africa: Chart of the Week - Postbank Loses Social Grant Clients

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[GroundUp] More than 75% of Postbank's clients have moved to private banks

Nigeria: 80m Nigerian Youth Unemployed - Report

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[Premium Times] The report also highlighted that about 1.7 million graduates leave Nigeria's universities and polytechnics every year, yet the economy continues to lack the capacity to absorb them into the labour market.

Nigeria: Another Top Kano Official Implicated in Multi-Billion-Naira Corruption Scandal

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[Premium Times] The official was interrogated by investigators of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Water fights and nimble rams: Africa's top shots

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A selection of best photos from across the continent and beyond from 29 August till 4 September 2025.

Muslims around the world mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday

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Tens of thousands gathered for celebrations marking the birth of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad in Yemen and Iraq.

Africa: How Illegal Financial Flows Stifle Africa's Growth

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[DW] The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is just the first step to keeping African wealth in the continent.

India-Africa Trade Hits Record $100B as Ties Deepen

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Trade between India and Africa reached an all-time high of $100 billion in the 2024–25 fiscal year, doubling from $56 billion just five years ago.

Senegal’s Downgrade Sends a Warning: Fiscal Transparency Is Now Non-Negotiable

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Senegal’s dramatic credit downgrade has become a cautionary tale for emerging markets, highlighting how weak fiscal transparency can swiftly unravel

Angola Banks on Global Energy Giants to Curb Oil Output Decline

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Angola’s oil sector is witnessing a major comeback as Shell returns after a 20-year absence, signaling growing confidence in the country’s reformed

South African Ports Hit Record Cargo Volumes Despite Ongoing Struggles

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South Africa’s container ports hit a milestone in August, moving 18,689 TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) in a single day—the highest daily volume

How AI and Young Innovators Can Reshape Africa’s Food Future

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Africa’s agri-food systems are at a critical juncture, with rising hunger and a rapidly growing population demanding innovative solutions. This week’s

Death toll rises after deadly landslide levels Darfur village

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A catastrophic landslide wiped out this part of Sudan’s Darfur region. So far, 375 bodies have been recovered and laid to rest. But the Sudan Liberation Movement warns the death toll could climb to 1,000.

South Africa: High Court Victory Challenged - Civil Society Braces For Next Round In Block 5/6/7 Case

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[The Green Connection] Just when civil society thought it could breathe a sigh of relief - believing that justice had prevailed for the ocean environment, the climate, and the people - the State and Shell are back. They want to appeal the court's earlier ruling to set aside government's decision to grant environmental authorisation for offshore drilling along the South-West Coast in Block 5/6/7.