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Kenya moves to convert dollar loan to yuan

Andrew Mbeki August 26, 2025

Kenya Nairobi specifically wants to reprofile the $5bn loan that Beijing underwrote for the construction of the east African country’s modern railway, the finance minister told Reuters Wednesday. If approved, the move would reduce pressure on Kenya’s forex reserves. The

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Health emergency in South Africa’s Botswana

Andrew Mbeki August 26, 2025

South Africa A health emergency declared in South Africa’s Botswana as the country runs critically low on medicines and supplies. The shortages have left hospitals and clinics scrambling to treat illnesses ranging from hypertension to cancer and diabetes The health ministry blames the crisis on financial challenges. President Dumo Boko says rising procurement costs

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Congo and M23 peace hits deadlock

Andrew Mbeki August 23, 2025

Congo High-stakes negotiations between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group have finally opened in Doha, amid a climate of deep mistrust and a fundamental deadlock over the release of prisoners. The talks, which began on Wednesday, August 20, after a significant delay, are already threatened by both sides’ refusal to compromise on this […]

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$100 million, 1,200 cybercrime thieves nab by interpol in Africa

Andrew Mbeki August 23, 2025

Africa A major cybercrime crackdown coordinated by Interpol has led to the arrest of 1,209 suspects across Africa and the recovery of nearly $97.4 million, the organization announced Friday. Dubbed Operation Serengeti 2.0, the operation took place between June and August. It brought together investigators from 18 African countries and the United Kingdom to fight […]

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Cultism: More graves descovered in Kenya after two years

Andrew Mbeki August 23, 2025

Kenya More than two years after the discovery of over 400 bodies linked to a doomsday cult in Shakahola Forest, authorities have uncovered five more bodies in the nearby village of Kwa Binzaro, Kilifi County. In addition to the exhumed remains, ten human body parts were found scattered across nearby thickets. Pathologist Richard Njoroge confirmed […]

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AU urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size

Andrew Mbeki August 21, 2025

African Union The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organizations of the 16th-century Mercator map of the world in favor of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size. Created by cartographer Gerardus Mercator for navigation, the projection distorts continent sizes, enlarging areas near the poles like North

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2026 Election: Presidential race heats up in Uganda

Andrew Mbeki August 20, 2025

Uganda The 2026 presidential campaign in Uganda is officially underway as both the ruling party and leading opposition forces take landmark steps. On August 19, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) unveiled President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as its candidate for the January 2026 election. His official campaign portrait was revealed by senior party figures

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Eastern Congo records 140 death linked to M23 in July

Andrew Mbeki August 20, 2025

Congo At least 140 civilians were killed in July by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a new report released by Human Rights Watch. The group warns that the actual death toll may exceed 300, aligning with similar estimates from the United Nations. The killings occurred despite ongoing peace efforts, […]

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Status of Jesus Christ found underwater to be used at Liguria 70th anniversary

Andrew Mbeki August 20, 2025

Liguria The underwater bronze statue of Jesus Christ known as the Christ of the Abyss, located in the Bay of San Fruttuoso, Liguria, Italy, has been cleaned to celebrate its 70th anniversary. The statue, situated 18 meters deep, was cleaned by divers from various organizations, including the Carabinieri, the Financial Police, and the Coast Guard. […]

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Refugee Camp: U.S. to prioritize White South Africans

Andrew Mbeki August 17, 2025

USA Just three months after the first group of White South Africans arrived in the United States under a special refugee program, the Trump administration is now preparing to cap total refugee admissions at around 40,000 for 2026, according to Reuters. Two U.S. officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said approximately 30,000 of those spots […]