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Libreville, Gabon — Gabon has revived its national Festival of Cultures after an eight-year interruption, bringing the country’s cultural diversity back into the spotlight in Libreville from August 21 to 23. The 15th edition of
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RUSTENBURG, South Africa — At least 14 suspected illegal miners have died after a rockfall at a disused mine near Rustenburg in South Africa’s North West province, once again exposing the deadly conditions surrounding the
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PORTO-NOVO, Benin — Former Benin President Patrice Talon has returned to the country's political leadership after being elected as the first president of Benin's newly established Senate, marking a significant development in the nation's evolving
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NAIROBI, Kenya — African governments are being urged to strengthen environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across the continent's maritime sector as policymakers and industry experts seek to unlock greater investment, improve competitiveness, and promote
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The Ugandan sports and political landscape has been plunged into profound mourning following the brutal murder of national team player and Sports Club (SC Villa) captain David Owori. The 27-year-old midfielder and right-back succumbed to
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ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigerian security forces have rescued more than 300 kidnapping victims in what federal authorities describe as the largest single-day hostage rescue operation in the country's history. The coordinated mission marks a
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A sweeping military reorganization executed by 93-year-old President Paul Biya from Europe has intensified national debate over governance, transparency, and succession in Yaoundé. Enacted via presidential decrees while the veteran leader remains out of the
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently navigating a precarious intersection of political volatility and a public health emergency of unprecedented scale. In late July 2026, a significant "stand-down" occurred in Kinshasa as
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Recently, the Federal Government of Somalia intensified its domestic security protocols following a decisive executive order from President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The directive requires cabinet ministers and senior government officials to relinquish foreign travel documents,
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union (AU) has endorsed a continent-wide dialogue on migration, mobility, and xenophobia, marking a renewed commitment by African governments to address the growing challenges surrounding the movement of people
