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Namibia Positions Itself As The Next Energy Frontier At Third Oil And Gas Conference

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The third edition of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference officially commenced on 12 August 2025, at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, under the theme “From

Africa: 'When Farmers Lead, Resilient Growth Follows'

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[allAfrica] Over the past decade, African farmers and workers have done what many thought impossible - reshaping the continent's trade into a force for good. By leading from the front, they have built resilient systems that have accorded them fairer prices, built stronger communities, and advanced inclusive practices; all emerging from their urgency and knowledge of what works for them in their local communities.

Underwater Christ statue in Liguria cleaned by divers

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The submerged statue of Christ of the Abyss, a landmark off Liguria’s coast, has been cleaned in an underwater operation.

At least 140 civilians killed in July by M23 in eastern DRC, Human Rights Watch reports

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A new report from Human Rights Watch says at least 140 civilians were killed in July by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The advocacy group says the real figures could be over 300, echoing U.N. findings, as violence surges despite US and Qatar led peace talks.

Fossil discovery in Ethiopia reveals missing chapter in human evolution

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Fossil Discovery in Ethiopia Reveals Missing Chapter in Human Evolution

Libya’s municipal elections: HNEC urges caution over unofficial results

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As Liberty inches toward restoring local governance, HNEC’s call for patience and reliance on official data is a critical step in safeguarding election integrity—even amid considerable logistical and security challenges.

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels Top UN Official

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[Premium Times] The top UN official in Burkina Faso was declared "persona non grata."

Africa’s $170 Billion Infrastructure Challenge Demands A Nature-First Approach

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By Dean Muruven, Associate Director, Boston Consulting Group, Johannesburg

Unlocking The Digital Health Triangle: Transforming UHC And Primary Care Through Technology In East Africa

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 As Kenya positions itself as a regional hub for healthcare innovation, a high-level networking event hosted in Nairobi by WHX brought together key

Sudan: Humanitarian Catastrophe in Sudan Deepens as Families Flee Besieged North Darfur and Aid Cuts Humper Response Efforts

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[Care International] CARE, SUDAN - 20 August 2025 - The siege of El Fasher, which has been ongoing for over one year, has deepened the acute humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan. Families fleeing North Darfur continue to pass through or settle in East Darfur, where CARE Sudan delivers health, water, cash, livelihood, and protection services. Staff hear heartbreaking testimonies every day from new arrivals. They describe the desperate conditions in El Fasher and Tawila--where starvation, disease, and constant

Africa: All of Africa Today - August 20, 2025

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Liberia: Death Toll From Drugs Rises

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[New Dawn] -As community residents mourn

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - M23 Mass Killings Near Virunga National Park

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[HRW] Rwanda-Backed Armed Group Executes Over 140 Civilians in 14 Villages, Farming Areas

US strikes deportation deals with Honduras and Uganda

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Uganda and Honduras have agreed to accept migrants of other nationalities who have been deported from the US, CBS reports.

Uganda’s 2026 presidential race heats up

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As anticipation builds, Museveni's campaign promises continuity, stability, and development, while the opposition is mounting a vigorous challenge, rallying for a new era in Uganda’s political landscape.

South Africa’s Economy Set for Third Consecutive Quarterly Expansion

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South Africa’s economy is on track for its third straight quarter of growth, driven by strong rebounds in the manufacturing and mining sectors. Analysts

South Africa: E-hailing Drivers Blame Transport Dept for Soweto Murder - South African News Briefs - August 20, 2025

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Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Shuts Down Two Portuguese Media Outlets, Expels Their Journalists

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[CPJ] New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on authorities in Guinea-Bissau to rescind an August 15, 2025, order effectively suspending the work of the Portuguese state-owned news outlets LUSA and RTP and expelling Portuguese journalists working with them.

Uganda Rejects Claims of US Deportee Deal

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Uganda has denied claims that it struck a deal with the Trump administration to accept undocumented migrants deported from the United States. State

Kenya’s Rastafari Community Finds New Strength in Nairobi Tabernacle

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Just outside Nairobi, Kenya’s newest Rastafari tabernacle has opened its doors, marking a milestone for a faith once dismissed as illegitimate. The

Eritrea: Seminar Focusing On Cultural Heritage and Identity

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[Shabait] Asmara, 19 August 2025 - The Commission of Culture and Sports organized a seminar on cultural heritage and identity for over 150 members of traditional dance and music groups from the Southern Region on 18 August in Asmara.

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