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Congo ex-justice minister sentenced to forced labor for corruption

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In a high-profile corruption crackdown, a top Congolese court has sentenced former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba to three years of forced labor after convicting him of embezzling $19 million in public funds.

Putin and Kim attend Xi's grand military parade in Beijing

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Chinese President Xi Jinping was joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a major military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.

Rapper Cardi B cleared of assaulting security guard

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In the $24 million civil trial, the star was accused of slashing a woman's face with her fingernails.

Tanzania: A Surgeon's Fight for Sight on the Frontlines of Trachoma

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[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam -- Eye specialist Dr. Margaret Mumbua Muthoka is at the forefront of healthcare in Chalinze District, providing much-needed eye care services once lacking in the area.

Africa’s Future Must Be Built at Home, Not Abroad

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As African leaders continue flocking to summits in Tokyo, Paris, and Beijing, a critical question emerges: why does the continent continue to discuss its

Tinubu Declares End to Domestic Borrowing as Nigeria Surpasses Revenue Target

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President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria has halted borrowing from domestic banks after surpassing its annual revenue target by

Congo-Brazzaville Begins Electoral Roll Update Ahead of 2026 Presidential Poll

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Congo-Brazzaville has begun revising its electoral rolls ahead of next March’s presidential election, with officials promising the two-month

Zambia’s Stock Exchange Leads Global Gains as Copper Prices Rally

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Zambia’s stock market emerged as the world’s top performer in August, with the Lusaka Securities Exchange All Share Index soaring 14.3% amid a

Protesters Call for “Reparative Justice” as African Debt Exceeds $1 Trillion

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Recently, hundreds of protesters marched through Accra demanding the cancellation of Africa’s ballooning external debt, which campaigners call a matter

Nigerian Study Redefines Housing Comfort for Tropical Africa

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A new Nigerian study is reshaping how we think about housing comfort in tropical Africa. Researchers found that residents of low-income settlements adapt

ANC Pushes Leadership Election Overhaul to Rebuild Trust

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The African National Congress (ANC) is weighing major reforms to its leadership election process in a bid to restore credibility after historic

Sudan Landslide Tragedy: Remote Village Pleads for Aid as Hundreds Feared Dead

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A devastating landslide has struck Tarseen, a remote village in Sudan’s Jebel Marra Mountains, with the UN estimating that up to 1,000 people may have lost

Climate Change Puts Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Windfall at Risk

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Zimbabwe closed its 2025 tobacco season with a record output of 352.7 million kilograms worth $1.2 billion, a 53% increase from last year. This

India and Nigeria Vie to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

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The race to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games is down to two contenders—India and Nigeria—after both nations submitted formal bids ahead of the

Sudan: Over 500 days of Siege - Women and Girls Trapped in El Fasher Face the Risk of Starvation and Death

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[UN Women] Cut off from aid and protection, women and girls in El Fasher endure famine-level conditions, relentless attacks, and grave violations of international law.

Africa: Malawi's Political Parties Pledge Health Commitments Ahead of Elections: Lessons Learned on Fostering Cross Party Agreement on Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health

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[allAfrica] As Malawi prepares for national elections this September, women's, children's, and adolescents' health has taken center stage in political dialogue. In a two-day engagement organized by Amref Health Africa in Malawi under the Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP), more than 20 civil society organizations met with the country's four major political parties--MCP, UTM, UDF, and DPP--to shape manifesto commitments before polling day.

Africa: All of Africa Today - September 3, 2025

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South Africa: Education Board Urges Calm as Matrics Prepare for Exams - South African News Briefs - September 3, 2025

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Uganda: MPs Pin Abodo On Besigye Detention, Bail Controversies During Vetting

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[Nile Post] Newly appointed Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, was on the defensive before Parliament's Appointments Committee on Tuesday, as lawmakers grilled her on the prolonged detention of opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye.

Zimbabwe: Govt Announces Ban On Tinted Vehicle Windows - Says Move to Curb Crime

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[New Zimbabwe] AUTHORITIES have announced a nationwide ban on tinted windows for all private vehicles and public transport, except for government VIP and security cars, effective immediately.

Ugandan nurse brings lifeline to forgotten elders amid growing aging crisis

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In the remote hills of Uganda, Winnie Katwesigye is on a mission. She is not only delivering healthcare but also restoring dignity to elderly people often forgotten by the system.

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