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United Nations extends sanctions against armed groups in Central African Republic

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The measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on supplying weapons and military equipment to them.

DR Congo: Some Kinshasa residents support controversial referendum law

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The opposition has denounced the ruling saying it gives President Félix Tshisekedi the green light to seek a third term in office.

DR Congo says militia linked to Rwanda's genocide agree to surrender

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The disarmament of the FDLR is a key step towards implementing a United States-brokered peace deal between Kinshasa and Kigali.

Iran war paralyses neighbouring Iraq's crucial Umm Qasr port

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The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has prevented commercial vessels from reaching the port, one of Iraq's main trade terminals and its only deep-water gateway.

Zimbabwe’s political dilemma: Shallow populism, materialism and dying ideological values

This Is Africa  

Zimbabwe has reached a perilous political impasse. By altering the constitution to entrench ZANU PF’s elitist rule until 2030, the establishment is systematically dismantling the nation's democratic soul. With a defeated opposition and youth paralyzed by materialism, this calculated power grab trades a progressive future for patronage and profit.

First person vaccinated during trial of new Ebola jab

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A volunteer was injected on Friday with the first dose of a rapidly developed vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola driving a deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Oxford University said.

One Year, One App, One Community: AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App Celebrates Its First Anniversary

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One year after its launch, the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab App is celebrating the growth of a vibrant community that connects thousands of young people across

Africa’s First Investment In Human Capital Begins With Breastfeeding

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As the world marks World Breastfeeding Week from 1 to 7 August, it is worth looking at  breastfeeding differently. We often think of it as a health issue

Can a people’s Constitution beat a colonial immunity deal? Omtatah takes on the Bretton Woods Agreements Act

This Is Africa  

A 1963 statute signed in Kenya's first months of independence is now being tested against the 2010 Constitution's rights framework. The outcome will shape whether African courts can ever hold global lenders accountable.

Kenyan security officers killed in suspected Al-Shabaab border ambush

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Kenyan Security Officers Killed in Suspected Al-Shabaab Border Ambush

Equatorial Guinea man warns of Russian recruitment trap

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Ukraine estimates that nearly 1,800 Africans have been enlisted by Russian forces to fight on the frontline of the war.

An Israeli group eyeing southern Syria for settlement

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Formed early last year, the Pioneers of Bashan are a group of right-wing Israeli activists aiming to establish Jewish settlements inside Syria.

UNICEF says conflict in Sudan's north Kordofan kills 23 children in two months

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The conflict in Sudan, now in its fourth year, continues to fuel one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with millions of children facing displacement, hunger and limited access to basic services.

Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail

BBC News Africa  

The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.

Standard Chartered Delivers Record First-half Performance And Upgrades 2026 Guidance

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Standard Chartered today announced its financial results for the first half and second quarter ended 30 June 2026, delivering a record first-half performance

Meet The 2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Winners And The Legacies They Are Shaping

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This year, the Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot marks its fifth year in South Africa with the announcement of Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa and Pretty Kubyane as the

DR Congo court approves referendum law, fueling third-term debate

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The opposition has strongly criticized the reform, arguing that it could undermine constitutional safeguards. The debate comes as the country faces mounting security challenges, including renewed fighting with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in the east and a growing Ebola outbreak.

Moroccan Paralympic Medalist Mohamed Lahna Enters Final 350-mile Stretch Of Historic Triathlon Across America

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On athlete, three-time Paralympic medalist, and adaptive endurance athlete, Mohamed Lahna has reached the final leg of his historic 250

Parallel Financial Systems Are Reinventing Africa’s Financial Landscape

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Analysis in brief: The digital revolution has enabled African countries to broaden access to financial services for the benefit of all Africans. Smart phones

From Concept To Execution: Unlocking Renewable Energy For South Africa’s C&I Sector

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South Africa's commercial and industrial (C&I) sector has become one of Africa's leading examples of renewable energy adoption. Businesses no longer need

Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme sprints to 100m gold at Commonwealth Games

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Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme shattered the Commonwealth Games 100m record on Tuesday sprinting to gold through the Glasgow rain in 9.83 seconds.

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