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South African Rand Strengthens Against the U.S. Dollar

The South African rand has strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar, reaching its strongest level since the beginning of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conf...

Business By Rodah Muchembi Aug 22, 2026 155

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South African Rand Strengthens Against the U.S. Dollar

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 2,500 Deaths as Virus Spreads Faster Than Response

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. More than 2,500 people have died and over 5,000 confirmed cases hav...

Crisis By Rodah Muchembi Aug 21, 2026 156

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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 2,500 Deaths as Virus Spreads Faster Than Response

Poultry farming: A new goldmine for youth in Kenya

Across Kenya, a striking contrast defines the young population: high literacy, advanced education, and vast economic potential paired with severe empl...

Explainers By Peter Kaindigo Aug 21, 2026 298

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Poultry farming: A new goldmine for youth in Kenya

Who Really Owns Africa’s Natural Resources?

Africa is one of the world’s richest continents in oil, gas, gold, copper, cobalt, lithium, platinum and other strategic resources. Yet the question...

Explainers By Rodah Muchembi Aug 21, 2026 282

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Who Really Owns Africa’s Natural Resources?

Africa’s Youth Population: Why It Is Both an Opportunity and a Risk

Africa is entering one of the most important demographic transformations in its history. With children and young people making up a huge share of the ...

Explainers By Rodah Muchembi Aug 21, 2026 164

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Africa’s Youth Population: Why It Is Both an Opportunity and a Risk

The egg is changing. Can Africa capture what comes next?

A Salmonella outbreak in the UK is raising questions about egg safety, while US companies are developing egg proteins without chickens. In Africa, bus...

The Next 54 By Caleb Koyo Aug 21, 2026 239

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The egg is changing. Can Africa capture what comes next?

After Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Can Egypt Shape Ethiopia’s Next Nile Dams

Ethiopia’s completion and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) marked a turning point in the long-running dispute over the Nile. ...

Crisis By Wambua Kiseli Aug 21, 2026 121

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After Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Can Egypt Shape Ethiopia’s Next Nile Dams

DR Congo Receives 70,000 Ebola Vaccine Doses as Deadly Outbreak Accelerates

The Democratic Republic of Congo will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to combat its largest and fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record,...

Health By James A. Abi Aug 20, 2026 107

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DR Congo Receives 70,000 Ebola Vaccine Doses as Deadly Outbreak Accelerates

Liberia Charges Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with Drug Trafficking

Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation i...

Politics By James A. Abi Aug 20, 2026 112

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Liberia Charges Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with Drug Trafficking

Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic Kills Over 100 Near Cameroon Border

More than 100 miners have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in the village of Zamboye, in the Nana-Mambere prefecture of the Central African Rep...

Crisis By James A. Abi Aug 20, 2026 86

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Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic Kills Over 100 Near Cameroon Border

Ecuador Intelligence Chief and Five Americans Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash

Seven people, including Ecuador's intelligence chief and five American citizens, were killed when a luxury safari helicopter crashed into the rugged t...

Crisis By James A. Abi Aug 20, 2026 93

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Ecuador Intelligence Chief and Five Americans Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash

Zambia Post-Election Violence: Former Minister Killed as Opposition Leader Goes into Hiding

A former Zambian cabinet minister was shot dead during a security raid at the residence of opposition leader Brian Mundubile, deepening political tens...

Politics By James A. Abi Aug 20, 2026 94

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Zambia Post-Election Violence: Former Minister Killed as Opposition Leader Goes into Hiding

World Mosquito Day: Tiny Insect, Global Impact

World Mosquito Day: Tiny Bite, Big Risk! Mosquitoes spread malaria, dengue, and Zika. Dengue: Infections occur yearly; Zika can cause birth defects. C...

Health By Sizwe Mlotshwa Aug 20, 2026 160

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World Mosquito Day: Tiny Insect, Global Impact

Africa’s Next Climate Shock: What a Super El Niño Could Mean for Food, Jobs and Prices

A powerful El Niño is developing in the Pacific and could become one of the strongest on record. For Africa, the warning is not simply about hotter d...

Climate By Rodah Muchembi Aug 20, 2026 221

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Africa’s Next Climate Shock: What a Super El Niño Could Mean for Food, Jobs and Prices

Liberia Agrees To Accept 1,200 Foreign Deportees From The US

An initial group of 20 deportees is expected to arrive in Liberia on August 20. Their individual nationalities have not been publicly disclosed. The a...

World By Sizwe Mlotshwa Aug 20, 2026 109

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Liberia Agrees To Accept 1,200 Foreign Deportees From The US

The Genius That Was Never Commercialised: The Story of Simon Petrus

In 2016, a 19-year-old Namibian high school student named Simon Petrus made headlines around the world by inventing a functioning mobile phone that re...

The Next 54 By James A. Abi Aug 20, 2026 175

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The Genius That Was Never Commercialised: The Story of Simon Petrus

Senegal Names Patrick Vieira as New Head Coach

Senegal have appointed former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira as their new head coach, tasking the 50-year-old with revitalising the Teranga...

Sports By James A. Abi Aug 19, 2026 101

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Senegal Names Patrick Vieira as New Head Coach

Zambia Records Biggest Maize Harvest on Record

Zambia has recorded its largest maize harvest on record, with an estimated 4.9 million tonnes produced during the 2025/2026 farming season, marking a ...

Business By James A. Abi Aug 19, 2026 110

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Zambia Records Biggest Maize Harvest on Record

Angelique Kidjo honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Beninese music icon Angelique Kidjo has made history, becoming the first African musician and first Black African artist to receive a star on the Holl...

Entertainment By James A. Abi Aug 19, 2026 127

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Angelique Kidjo honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Tumi Ramokgopa Makes SA Athletics History with Double Silver at World U20 Championships

South African sprint hurdler Tumi Ramokgopa has made history by becoming the first South African athlete to win medals in two individual hurdles event...

Sports By James A. Abi Aug 19, 2026 78

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