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East African sibling rivalry that just won't go away, ever
The Standard
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The East Africa Community currently has seven member states and one application to join from Somalia. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are the original members from its inception in 1967. It collapsed in 1977 but was later revived in 1990s. Since then,...
70 killed as migrant boat capsizes off West Africa
Daily Star
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August 30, 2025
Sun Aug 31, 2025 02:44 AM Last update on: Sun Aug 31, 2025 02:53 AM Reuters Sun Aug 31, 2025 02:44 AM Last update on: Sun Aug 31, 2025 02:53 AM At least 70 people were killed when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of West Africa,...
East Africa unites in Dar to combat $415 million illegal fishing market
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Regional and international stakeholders will gather in Dar es Salaam on September 1, 2025, to tackle the growing threat of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF) in East Africa’s waters. The high-level forum, dubbed the...
Opposition Leader Dologuele Drops French Citizenship in Bid for CAR Presidency
Africa.com
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September 1, 2025
Central African Republic (CAR) opposition leader Anicet-Georges Dologuele has renounced his French citizenship to once again enter the presidential race against incumbent Faustin-Archange Touadéra. Dologuele, who came second in the...
Gambia: At least 70 dead in migrant boat capsize off West Africa
Yemen News Agency SABA
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Banjul-Saba: The Gambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that at least 70 people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of West Africa. The ministry said in a statement last night: "There are fears that 30 others may have...
West Africa Approves Food Standards to Combat Malnutrition
News Ghana
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August 30, 2025
West African economic leaders have endorsed new regional quality standards for fortified foods, aiming to tackle widespread malnutrition while boosting trade across the 12-member bloc. The Economic Community of West African States approved...
Qatari royal commits $70b to southern Africa
New Age Bangladesh
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Agence France-Presse . Johannesburg 30 August, 2025, 23:57 Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding has pledged $70 billion in investments across four southern Africa countries in a 10-day tour, a move analysts call strategic as US funding...
70 Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes in West Africa
Sada Elbalad
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August 30, 2025
Sat 30 Aug 2025 | 04:59 PM At least 70 migrants have died after a boat capsized off the coast of West Africa, according to Gambia’s foreign ministry. The accident marks one of the deadliest migrant disasters in recent years along the dangerous...
East Africa Metals Provides Update On Magambazi Project, Tanzania
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 29, 2025) - East Africa Metals Inc. (TSXV: EAM) (FSE: EA1) (OTC Pink: EFRMF) ("East Africa" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the status of its...
African Union(AU) delegation concludes meeting on Strengthening Early Warning and Government Monitoring Mechanisms-Southern Africa, bids farewell to Foreign Affairs Minister Pholile Dlamini-Shakantu.
Swaziland News
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By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE:The African Union)AU) and the Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) have today concluded a landmark meeting on Strengthening Early Warning and Government Monitoring Mechanisms in the Southern Africa Region, Government...
A guide to the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa
Lonely Planet
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The Kalahari Desert of Southern Africa covers nearly a million square kilometres. It swallows most of Botswana – as much as 90% by some estimates – as well as large swathes of Namibia and northern South Africa. Although it is one of the world’s...
Ford recalls 22,000 vehicles in Southern Africa, 657 in Namibia
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Ford has recalled about 22,000 vehicles across the Southern African Region, of which 657 units were sold in Namibia. The announcement was made by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa last week. Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa says the...
Shock move: Burkina Faso joins list of African nations cracking down on LGBTQ rights
The Economic Times
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September 2, 2025
Burkina Faso’s military-led government has enacted a controversial law criminalizing homosexuality, positioning the West African nation as the latest in Africa to enforce strict anti-LGBTQ legislation. The law was unanimously approved by the...
Burkina Faso outlaws homosexuality, imposing prison sentences, fines
Punch
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September 2, 2025
Burkina Faso has passed a law making homosexual acts illegal, a move that reflects growing restrictions on LGBT rights across West Africa. As reported by BBC on Tuesday, the transitional, unelected parliament approved the legislation on Monday,...
Togo Trains 250 Cybersecurity Professionals to Combat Rising Digital Threats
News Ghana
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September 2, 2025
The Togolese government has launched an ambitious cybersecurity training program targeting 250 professionals as West African nations scramble to defend against escalating cyber attacks threatening public and private sector operations. The Ministry...
WAEC assures smooth rollout of CBT exams
Peoples Gazette
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September 2, 2025
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reaffirmed its readiness to fully implement Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by 2026. The head of national office, WAEC, Amos Dangut,...
FIFA boss: CHAN co-hosting puts East Africa on global football map
Star
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alongside CAF President Patrice Motsepe, during a press conference on August 30, 3035/HANDOUT FIFA President Gianni Infantino has commended East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda for successfully...
At least 70 killed, 30 feared dead after migrant boat capsizes off West Africa
Khaleej Times
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At least 70 people were killed when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of West Africa, Gambia's foreign affairs ministry said late on Friday, in one of the deadliest accidents in recent years along a popular migration route to Europe....
The Top Southern African Songs to Stream Right Now: August 2025 Edition
OkayAfrica
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August 30, 2025
On this month’s roundup, we spotlight some of the freshest and most compelling sounds emerging from Southern Africa’s vibrant music scene. From the hypnotic amapiano prayers of Zoë Modiga to the punk-fueled urgency of Lerato Orchestral...
West African restaurant chain to open first Baltimore location
Baltimore Sun - Maryland
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August 29, 2025
A fast-casual chain serving West African fare such as suya-style meats and jollof rice will open its first Baltimore location in Canton. Spice Kitchen, which boasts locations in Hyattsville and Bowie, is slated to move into mixed-use development...