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Uganda: Crime Scene - Detectives Raid Speaker's Office

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Police detectives are at Parliament to conduct a search as part of ongoing investigations into the activities of the outgoing Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among.

Uganda: The Ides of Among

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[Independent (Kampala)] The political arena of Kampala has long resembled a modern Colosseum, but no one quite expected the Senate floor to turn so decisively on its chief architect. For four years, Speaker Anita Among ruled the August House with the absolute authority of a Roman dictator, wielding her gavel like a sceptre and dismissing challengers as mere plebeians at her gates.

Gambia: A Weak Civil Society Undermines and Erodes Strong Democratic Instutions

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[Foroyaa] The change in 2016 avails to Gambian media and civil society the best opportunity to play an independent role in advocating for strong democratic institutions and still have the mandate to mobilise the people to ensure constitutional-institutional reforms that should have given birth to term limits, diaspora voting, the majority principle in presidential elections, proportional representation for women and those living with disabilities in all decision making bodies, youth participation, community

Kenya: Asus Bets On Kenya's Ai Boom Through Youths, SMEs

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[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- ASUS is betting on Kenya's tech-savvy population and rising SME digitization to drive demand for affordable artificial intelligence-enabled devices across East Africa, as the company expands its commercial footprint in the region ahead of the inaugural GITEX Kenya 2026 in Nairobi this week.

Nigeria: Stakeholders Advocate Strong Local Defence Industry to Enhance National Security

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[Leadership] Stakeholders in the defence sector led by the chairman, Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN), Maj-Gen. Ibrahim Alaya, has called for urgent and sustained efforts to strengthen Nigeria's local defence industry capabilities to enhance national security and reduce dependence on foreign military hardware.

Gunman kills eight at busy Egypt transport hub

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A gunman opened fire in the street in southern Egypt and killed eight people on Monday, before police forces killed him, security services said.

Floating Futures

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Studio Malu explores a new relationship between food, climate and territory

Floating Futures

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Studio Malu explores a new relationship between food, climate and territory

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Speculative Gastronomy

Alexandra Genis

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Speculative Gastronomy

U.S. plans major expansion of Afrikaner refugee admissions amid political debate

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Supporters of the plan argue it responds to concerns raised by some Afrikaner communities, particularly farmers who say they face targeted violence. However, critics say the move is politically charged and departs from traditional refugee criteria

AFCON 2027 qualifying groups announced

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The draw for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations was held on Tuesday in Cairo, with teams learning their routes to the tournament that will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda next year.

Togo opens borders to African travelers visa-free

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Togo has announced a major shift in its travel policy, granting visa-free entry to all African nationals in a move aimed at boosting regional integration and cross-border movement across the continent.

Exito Media Concepts Announces The 36th Edition Of The BFSI Innovation & Technology Summit

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Exito Media Concepts: South Africa 2026 Recalibrating South Africa’s Financial Edge  South Africa’s banking, financial services, and insurance sector

South Sudan Faces Deepening Famine Without Urgent Humanitarian Aid

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In 2026, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has taken a considerable turn for the worse, with widespread food shortages, ongoing disruptions to

Kenya strike over rising fuel prices pauses after mass shutdown

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A Kenyan transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices from to the Middle East war was paused on Tuesday after causing four deaths and major economic disruption, raising concerns about potential wider unrest across Africa.

From Survival to Strength: The Power Behind the Daily Hustle

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From survival to strength: In the bustling Chifubu constituency of Ndola, the provincial capital of Zambia’s mineral-rich Copperbelt Province,

Durban To Host The 2026 Zaria 2nd Records & Archives Management Conference

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Zaria 2nd Records & Archives Management Conference: Public Sector Leaders, Governance Experts and Digital Transformation Specialists to Convene at

Converge Africa 2026 Brings Africa’s Digital Commerce Ecosystem Together In Cape Town

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Converge Africa 2026 returned to the CTICC in Cape Town and delivered three packed days of practical, outcomes led conversations about how Africa buys,

Liberia: CDC Launches Major Grassroots Political Mobilization in Bong

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[Liberian Observer] The Bong County chapter of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has launched what party officials describe as a major grassroots political mobilization campaign aimed at strengthening the party's structures ahead of Liberia's 2029 presidential election.

US tightens entry rules over deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo

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The administration of Donald Trump announced new travel and health screening measures on Monday in response to a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa that has killed more than 130 people.

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