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Elections are ‘not a goal’ in Burkina Faso – Capt. Ibrahim Traore

Captain Ibrahim Traore, Burkina Faso's military leader, stated on state television that elections are currently "not a priority" compared to addressing security concerns in the country. This announcement comes nearly a year after he...
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Ethiopian Airlines has capacity of satisfying Ghana’s growing demand – Commercial Officer

Ethiopian Airlines (ET) has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its flight services to Ghana. Currently, the airline operates 11 weekly flights to Accra's Kotoka International Airport, and it intends to increase this...
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West African democracy is under threat, according to the ECOWAS Parliament

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged members of the ECOWAS Parliament to address the emerging challenges threatening democracy in the region. He highlighted three significant threats: the re-militarization of...
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UN advises Kenya on job opportunities in solar power business

A greater investment in skill development in solar market technology, according to a United Nations organization, might help create jobs in nations such as Kenya through collaborations with multinational businesses that control the industry. The...
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Collapsed Zimbabwe gold mine kills 6, traps 15

A mine shaft collapse in Zimbabwe has resulted in six fatalities and the entrapment of 15 others, according to state media reports. The incident occurred at the Bay Horse gold mine in Chegutu, located...
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US Embassy in Zambia sacks workers over fraud allegations

The US embassy in Zambia has dismissed 10 employees for alleged fraud, misconduct, and corruption. While the statement did not disclose their names or nationalities, it emphasized that no organization is exempt from corruption,...
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Ex-South African Airways official faces corruption charge

Former chair of South African Airways, Dudu Myeni, faces corruption charges, including receiving bribes and home security upgrades from Bosasa, a company implicated in various corrupt deals during Jacob Zuma's presidency. A Commission of Inquiry...
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US sanctions ex-Sudan minister alleged interference with peace efforts

The US has imposed sanctions on former Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Karti and two companies, including one in Russia, for destabilizing peace in Sudan. Karti, a key figure in the pro-military Sudanese Islamic Movement and...
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Deadly rocket explosion in DR Congo kills one person

One person lost their life, and 11 individuals sustained injuries as a result of an accidental explosion of a rocket-propelled grenade held by a Congolese soldier. The incident occurred when the vehicle the soldier...
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Dog held responsible for preventing Kenyan marathon runner victory

A Kenyan senator has expressed strong criticism towards sports organizations for their lack of action following an incident in which a dog chased Robert Kimutai Ng’eno during the Buenos Aires marathon in Argentina last...
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Money laundering charges levelled against Gabon’s first lady 

Wife of Gabon's ousted President Ali Bongo, Sylvia Bongo, is facing charges of money laundering, receiving stolen property, forgery, and using forged documents. Public prosecutor Andre Patrick Roponat made the announcement on Friday, revealing...
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Tunisia’s imprisoned opposition leader embarks on hunger strike

The imprisoned leader of Tunisia's primary opposition party has declared his intention to commence a hunger strike until the restrictions imposed on him and other detainees are lifted. Rached Ghannouchi, aged 82, who leads the...
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Gabonese junta eases curfew restrictions

Gabon's military leaders have eased the curfew that was imposed in the aftermath of President Ali Bongo's overthrow. The newly announced curfew, declared by the Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions (CTRI) on...
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Kenya part of 10 countries ranked for efficient usage of Truecaller App

Kenya ranks among the top 10 countries worldwide in terms of monthly active users of Truecaller, a caller identification service, according to a company announcement. Truecaller, which aids users in identifying potential spam calls, boasts...
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South Africa makes e-Visa accessible to Ghanaians

Ghana has now become part of South Africa's e-Visa program. This addition permits Ghanaian citizens to apply for South African visas using an online platform, removing the necessity to visit the South African High Commission...
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Seasonal epidemics, conflict, worsening Sudan’s health crisis

Growing concerns surround Sudan's deteriorating healthcare situation amid a surge in seasonal epidemics, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Sudanese Ministry of...
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Electoral interference in Liberia polls to attract Visa restrictions – US

The United States (US) has made known it plans of placing visa restrictions on people actively involved in undermining Liberia's next elections, which are slated for next month. This measure is designed to deter actions...
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Burkina Faso: 4 top officers arrested after junta leader confirmed attempted coup

Burkina Faso's military junta has confirmed that a counter-coup will be foiled on September 26, 2023. According to a government official in a statement dated September 27, 2023, a number of officers are currently under...
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Thousands seek refuge in classrooms as the Sudan battle continues

A regional governor interviewed by BBC News, says the ongoing war in Sudan has resulted in the displacement of thousands of people, and they have been forced to seek refuge in schools that are...
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Black Book movie considered as Netflix’s ‘largest ever’ Nigerian film – Director

The Black Book has achieved the status of being Netflix's 'biggest ever' Nigerian film, according to its director. This action movie, which debuted on Netflix last Friday, tells the story of a deacon seeking justice...
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Former Malawian politician John Tembo passes away at age 91

John Tembo, a very influential person in Malawian politics for over forty years, has passed away in a hospital in the capital city, Lilongwe, at the age of 91, according to his family. He...
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Kenya anticipate an end to gang war in Haiti by it security force

Kenya says it is confident the deployment of hundreds of its police to Haiti by January will end gang warfare there. Last year Haiti's government appealed for help because of the spiralling gang violence. Gangs have...
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Malawi politician John Tembo dead

A dominant figure in Malawian politics for more than four decades, John Tembo, has died in hospital in the capital, Lilongwe, at the age of 91, his family says. He became an MP aged...
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Namibia bans South African chicken imports due to bird flu

"In a response to the severe bird flu outbreak in South Africa, Namibia has suspended all imports of live poultry and poultry products from its neighboring country. The decision comes as a result of the...
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South Sudan: Former defense minister assumes new position after dismissal

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has named Angelina Teny, the former defense minister who was recently dismissed, as the new minister of the interior. Ms. Teny is the spouse of opposition leader Riek Machar,...
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French Ambassador leaves Niger while tensions persist

France's ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itté, has left the country, marking a significant development one month after the nation's military leaders ordered his expulsion. The historically close alliance between France and Niger came under strain...
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Fire outbreak in Nigeria’s Supreme Court building

A fire broke out on Monday morning at the Supreme Court building in Nigeria, located in the Three Arms Zone of the capital, Abuja. The building houses the offices of several justices. The cause of...
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Nigeria’s labour unions declare indefinite strike in response to escalating cost of living

Nigeria's two largest labor unions are gearing up for an indefinite strike set to commence next week in protest of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. This crisis emerged following the government's decision to eliminate a...
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Renowned actor, Viola Davis, takes up role in US African Diaspora Council

President Joe Biden has announced the inaugural members of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement on Tuesday, with acclaimed actor Viola Davis among them. Davis will play a pivotal role in advising...
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Kenya to commence nuclear power plant construction in 2027 – CEO

Kenya is set to commence the construction of a nuclear power plant in 2027, according to recent assurances from authorities. The planned 1,000MW facility, a long-standing project, aligns with Kenya's goals to transition to...
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Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter, Zoleka Mandela dead

The granddaughter of South Africa's first democratically elected President Nelson Mandela, has passed away at the age of 43 after battling cancer. She peacefully departed on Monday evening, surrounded by loved ones, according to a...
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South Africa: Flooding affects homes, roads within Western Cape as storm damage surge

The intense weather that was experienced in South Africa on Saturday September 23, has brought a host of challenges to the Western Cape, including uprooted trees, flooding in both informal and formal settlements, road...
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Batteries for hire could help Nigerians ditch their generators – Reeddi company

Even though Nigeria has a lot of energy, more than 92 million people in the country don't have electricity, according to an organization called the International Energy Agency. People who are connected to the...
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French magazine suspended by Burkina Faso junta over alleged ‘false’ articles

The military junta in Burkina Faso has stopped the French news magazine Jeune Afrique from publishing because it printed articles that were not true. The articles talked about problems and unhappiness among the country's...
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Portion of historic mosque in Ghana collapses

Due to the heavy rainfall, the ancient mosque in Bole, a northwestern town in Ghana, has suffered some structural damage. The mud roof of the Bole Mosque fell apart because it was not taken...
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Libyan mayor detained in connection with perennial flooding

Officials, including Derna's mayor, Abdulmenam al-Ghaithi, have been arrested in Libya, where the city has been devastated by intense flooding. These officials are facing charges connected to the calamitous disaster that claimed thousands of...
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Google unveils a doodle in honour of Late South African artist Matshikiza

Google paid tribute to South African jazz pianist, composer, and journalist Todd Matshikiza by unveiling a doodle on Monday. Matshikiza, who passed away in 1968 at the age of 47, is celebrated as one of...
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Benin to inspect fuel storage facilities after depot fire ensued

The Beninese government has issued an order for a comprehensive assessment of all fuel storage facilities in response to the tragic explosion that claimed numerous lives over the weekend. A devastating explosion occurred at a...
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‘Political’ jogging is prohibited for former president of Zambia

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has received a cautionary notice regarding his public jogging sessions, with the police categorizing his workouts as "political activism." In an official statement, the police asserted that Mr. Lungu's exercise...
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Proposal to extend Kenya’s presidential term causes a stir

Kenya's governing coalition senator's proposal to increase the presidential term limit from the existing five to seven years has sparked strong reactions across the nation. President William Ruto, who has only been in power for...
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Niger coup prompts ban on French aircraft

In a significant development, Niger's military rulers have issued a ban on French aircraft from accessing the country's airspace. This decision was announced by the air safety agency, ASECNA, which clarified that Niger's skies remain...
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Niger: Macron urges France to remove its ambassador and troops after coup

In the aftermath of a coup, President Emmanuel Macron has said that France will revoke its ambassador and halt all military cooperation with Niger. "France has decided to withdraw its ambassador. In the next hours...
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Kenyan High Court rules forced sterilization of woman with HIV violates her human rights

The Kenyan High Court has ruled that the forced sterilization of a woman living with HIV is a violation of her human rights, marking the first case of its kind. In December 2022, after...
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Female students in north-west Nigeria abducted by gunmen

Gunmen have abducted an unspecified number of female students from a Nigerian university in north-west Zamfara state. The students, from the Federal University Gusau, were taken from three hostels in the Sabon Gida community...
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War in Sudan could affect its neighbors – Army chief expresses fear

Sudan's de facto leader has warned the UN that the country's war could spill over into neighboring African nations. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan also called on the international community to designate his opponents, the...
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South African students hospitalized over cannabis cookies discharged

Eighty-seven primary school students in South Africa have been released from the hospital one day after consuming cannabis-laced biscuits, colloquially known as "space cookies." According to provincial education authorities, three students from Pulamadibogo Primary School...
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Kenyan senator faces suspension for alleging bullying

A Kenyan female senator who identifies as a whistleblower has been suspended for a period of six months by a parliamentary committee. Gloria Orwoba was summoned before the Powers and Privileges Committee due to statements...
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United States contractor convicted of being a spy for Ethiopia

An Ethiopian-born contractor, Abraham Teklu Lemma, who had worked for the State and Justice departments in the United States, has been apprehended and charged with transmitting classified information to Ethiopia. The Justice Department alleges that...
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“I haven’t changed clothes in days” – Teacher shares struggles amidst floods in Morocco

A teacher in Morocco shared with the BBC that he is finding it challenging to provide support to traumatized students in the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquake, as he is grappling with his...
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Shortage of eggs, chicken in South Africa likely to get worse amid power cuts – Farmers

Poultry farmers and retailers in South Africa are cautioning residents to prepare for increased prices for eggs and chicken due to the ongoing deaths of millions of chickens caused by a combination of power...
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