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Ebola Border Closure Strangles Cross-Border Trade

 What was once one of East Africa’s busiest commercial crossings has fallen unusually quiet after Uganda temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in an effort to contain the spread of the Ebola virus, leaving thousands of traders
June 27, 2026

Algeria To Champion African Unity At Trade Fair

From September 4 to 10, Algiers will become the focal point of African trade by hosting the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF). This important event goes beyond a mere economic gathering; it represents Algeria’s unwavering commitment to continental integration,
August 25, 2025

DR Congo Seeks Death Sentence for Kabila

Military prosecutors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have formally requested the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of treason and collaborating with the M23 rebel group. Kabila, who led the DRC from 2001 to 2019, faces
August 25, 2025

Ciara Teams Up With Diamond Platnumz

International music star Ciara has officially released her latest single, “Low”, in collaboration with Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz. The track merges American R&B with Bongo Flava, Tanzania’s popular contemporary music genre, creating a vibrant cross-cultural sound that has already sparked excitement among
August 25, 2025

Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russian Nuclear Plant

Tensions in the war between Russia and Ukraine escalated sharply on Sunday after Moscow accused Kyiv of launching a drone strike against the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, located just 60 kilometers from the border. The attack coincided with Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day,
August 25, 2025

Trump Appoints Joe Gebbia to Lead Design Overhaul

Former Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has been tapped by U.S. President Donald Trump to spearhead a new federal initiative aimed at modernizing the way Americans interact with their government online. The project, housed within a newly established National Design Studio (NDS), will
August 25, 2025

Tanzania Exit CHAN After Narrow Defeat to Morocco

Hopes of a fairytale run for Tanzania in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) were dashed on Friday evening after a slender 1–0 defeat to Morocco at the packed Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam. The highly anticipated quarter-final clash drew thousands
August 23, 2025

How the Panama Papers Unveiled Africa’s Hidden Wealth

By: Investigative Features Desk Published: August 2025. Introduction: A Global Leak, African Echoes In April 2016, the world was rocked by the largest data leak in history—the Panama Papers. Over 11.5 million confidential documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca were handed
August 23, 2025
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