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In this Daily Maverick Power Chat, Ferial Haffajee and Mondli Makhanya discuss March and March, the anti-migrant movement led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma. Both journalists covered the “third force” of the…
Africa · Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa) ·
Warnings about AI evolving to compete with humans for resources may be prescient, but they are already too late.
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On 15 October, former Constitutional Court Justice Katherine O’Regan received the George Bizos Human Rights Award, reflecting on the project of democracy and urging resistance to rising authoritarianism.
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KIGALI – APR FC have been urged to deliver another strong performance when they host Egyptian giants Zamalek SC in the CAF Champions League on this Friday evening, with Rwanda… The post CDS Gen. Muganga Urges APR FC to Make Rwandans Proud Against Egypt’s Zamalek appeared first on KT PRESS.
Africa · KT Press · Latest (Rwanda) ·
[Daily Trust] At least 10 soldiers and four civilians are feared dead following a coordinated assault by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in Mairari, Borno State.
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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's federal government on Thursday welcomed an election timetable announced by the Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission, covering elections for both houses of parliament and the president.
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In September, the U.S. refused to grant Burhan a visa to attend the U.N. General Assembly meetings, a move seen as punishment for Burhan's reservations about Washington's easefire proposal
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A long life can still teach you things, even if it might seem a little late to learn something new. Like being the oldest guy in training at your gym. And planning other activities too – of the culinary kind.
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As the COP17 Convention on Biological Diversity begins in Yerevan, Armenia, let’s look at South Africa’s rooibos, buchu and honeybush benefit sharing agreements.
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Egypt has indefinitely suspended the transit of trucks bound for Sudan via the Qustul land port after two Egyptian drivers were killed and a third was injured in a shooting at a market in southern Khartoum, the Sudanese capital, RT Arabic reported.
Africa · Egypt Independent · Egypt ·
Rival jihadist factions in the Sahel have clashed on an unprecedented scale in recent weeks. On Monday, the Islamic State in the Sahel Province said it had killed more than 400 fighters from the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM four days earlier.
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The Egyptian Meteorological Authority disclosed the weather conditions across Cairo and Egyptian governorates. Mildly warm weather is expected during the daytime along the northern coasts, Greater Cairo, Lower Egypt, and northern Upper Egypt, while remaining hot in southern Upper Egypt and South…
Africa · Egypt Independent · Egypt ·
The national food plan has lapsed, the coordinating council never met, and children are dying in our hospitals of preventable malnutrition. On World Food Day, hunger belongs on the ballot.
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The nationwide campaign will award 20 motorcycles and Shs42 million in cash prizes, while promoting Ugandan music through MTN’s Caller Tunez service.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
Trump had previously said he approved of showing the death of the Fort Hood attacker, while Vice-President JD Vance cast doubt on whether it would happen and said he would not watch it.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
[Scrolla] Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension in April 2026 after appearing in court on charges linked to a R360-million police health services tender. Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has served as acting National Police Commissioner, and Ramaphosa says she served with distinction.
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The new Defence Forces Shop at Katabi Barracks in Entebbe will sell construction materials and household goods at reduced prices as the military expands efforts to improve soldiers’ welfare.
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Uganda’s tour operators want easier visa access, better roads and connectivity, lower business costs and more staff training to help the sector attract visitors while protecting natural resources and benefiting local communities.
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La Cour de justice de la Cedeao est une institution régionale ouest-africaine basée à Abuja, au Nigeria, au service de la Communauté économique des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (Cedeao), qui compte aujourd’hui 12 pays membres.
Africa · The Conversation · Africa ·
Women’s rights advocates want Uganda’s tax policies and 2027/28 national budget reviewed to address the impact of taxes on essential goods, market levies and business costs on women and their households.
Africa · Nile Post · Latest (Uganda) ·
International heritage experts have visited Kibiro’s hot springs and traditional salt-mining gardens in Hoima District to consult local communities, conservationists and leaders on efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status.
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[allAfrica] UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritrean nationals from entering the UK unless the East African country agrees to accept more of its citizens facing deportation, including foreign national offenders.
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[DW] One year after the former prime minister's death, Kenyans are reflecting on his contribution to democracy and national reconciliation. Odinga's "handshakes" with his political rivals remain the subject of much debate.
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Congolese Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner sharply criticised Formula One's plans to hold an African Grand Prix in Rwanda, saying it would help “polish the image of an authoritarian leader.”
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