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Edward Gabkwet
The Cable
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August 25, 2025
In a statement on 21 January 2025 at the end of its 9842nd meeting, the United Nation Security Council (UNSC), through the Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Amina J. Mohammed, reiterated what has since become the new security reality confronting the...
Africa’s populist trap, By Minna Salami
Business Hallmark
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August 25, 2025
In February 2022, just days before Russia invaded Ukraine, Kenya’s ambassador to the United Nations, Martin Kimani, delivered a speech that startled the chamber—and, briefly, the world. “We meet tonight on the brink of a major conflict in...
Mali arrests generals, French national accused in 'destabilisation' plot
Times LIVE
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Mali's military-led government has arrested two generals and a French national, accusing them of participating in an alleged plot to destabilise the West African nation, according to a government statement and state-owned media. Mali has endured...
“This is perfect”: SA impressed by video showcasing Orania’s clean streets
Briefly
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August 25, 2025
A video showcases Orania's pristine infrastructure and well-kept environment, impressing many South Africans The town's clean streets and orderly lifestyle have sparked admiration and surprise among online viewers The video has ignited...
Presidential monologue (70): Tinted glass permit and war against terror
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 24, 2025
I address two governance issues, namely, the Tinted Glass Permit and the war against terrorists. This task is undertaken for your information, enlightenment, and to help burnish the image of your administration if acted upon. First is the tinted...
In High-risk Counter-terrorism Operation, FG Captures Globally-wanted Al-Qaeda Leaders
This Day
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August 17, 2025
*Ribadu attributes success of operation to months of deep surveillance, human intelligence *Says feat signals beginning of end of impunity for terrorist leaders *Information minister hails security forces, urges media not to yield front pages to...
Sindiso Khumalo opens flagship store in Cape Town, celebrating African creativity
IOL
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August 16, 2025
Cape Town has a new fashion landmark as internationally celebrated designer Sindiso Khumalo opens her first flagship store, marking a major career milestone and a meaningful return to her roots. Khumalo, known for her hand-illustrated prints,...
The acoustic guitar’s journey across Africa
Music in Africa
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August 21, 2025
Origins of the acoustic guitar in Africa Popular belief is that Portuguese sailors visiting the port city of Lourenço Marques in Mozambique during the late 19th century introduced the acoustic guitar in Africa. As trade routes first developed...
Kudos to DSS, NSA for Capturing Key Ansaru Leaders, But…
The Will
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August 23, 2025
August 24, (THEWILL) — The recent capture of two senior leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group by Nigerian security forces marks a significant victory in the nation’s long-standing battle against terrorism. Announced on August 16 by the National...
‘Armed bandits’ kill 20 civilians in Niger -Reports
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 16, 2025
Armed men killed 20 civilians travelling on a truck in a western region of Niger where jihadist groups are active, locals said Saturday. The attack occurred Thursday near the town of Komabangou, according to residents and media reports. The truck,...
'Armed bandits' said to have killed 20 civilians in west Niger
Eye Witness News
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NIAMEY - Armed men killed 20 civilians travelling on a truck in a western region of Niger where jihadist groups are active, locals said Saturday. The attack occurred Thursday near the town of Komabangou, according to residents and media reports....
Grenada’s Carnival is Full of African History, Resistance, and the Some of the World’s Best Parties
Rolling Stone
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August 23, 2025
The night after J’ouvert, the pinnacle of Grenada’s annual carnival, I cried and cried. All over the Caribbean and throughout its diaspora, the consecutive days of reverie known as carnival or mas are traditions rooted in African ancestral...
Beyond African Union Governance, Peace
This Day
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August 24, 2025
and Security Frameworks: Sorrow and Fear Bola A. Akinterinwa The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has set up a High-level Panel of Eminent Experts to conduct a Comprehensive Review of the African Union...
Revamped Man City suffers shock upset; double injury blow causes ‘significant’ concern — EPL Wrap
Fox Sports
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August 23, 2025
A new-look Manchester City showed familiar frailties as Tottenham strolled to a 2-0 win at the Etihad on Saturday, while Arsenal’s big win came at a cost with two injury blows. Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha struck for the Europa League winners...
Wagner Out, Africa Corps In: Russia’s Golden Mask in Mali
McGill International Review
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August 23, 2025
Wagner may have left the stage, but Russia still runs the show. When the mercenary group withdrew from Mali on June 6, 2025, its exit was more cosmetic than strategic. Within days, Russia’s state-backed Africa Corps stepped in. What looked like a...
Mali arrests generals, French national accused in alleged destabilisation plot
KFGO - North Dakota
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August 15, 2025
BAMAKO (Reuters) -Mali’s military-led government has arrested two generals and a French national, accusing them of participating in an alleged plot to destabilise the West African nation, according to a government statement and state-owned media....
African Stream Founder on US Censorship, Pan-Africanism and the Rise of Africa’s Resistance
MintPress News
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August 14, 2025
On this episode of the MintCast, hosts Mnar Adley and Alan MacLeod speak with Ahmed Kaballo, the man behind the viral media outlet that the U.S. government has been trying to silence. In September, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a...
South Africa probes Russian firms accused of luring young women for Ukraine war
Business Insider Africa
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August 23, 2025
This recruitment drive, which South Africa is now investigating, is part of a larger Russian effort to mitigate a severe labour shortage in Ukraine, exacerbated by demographic decline and wartime mobilization. Bloomberg reports that Alabuga...
Violence is not strength – ActionAid tells youth
Ghana News Agency
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August 23, 2025
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Bolgatanga, Aug. 23, GNA – ActionAid Ghana (AAG), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has described true strength as the ability to hold dialogue, and not shown though anger and fighting each other to derail...
Sports11 minutes ago Tavernier, Ouattara, Cullen Shine As Bournemouth, Brentford, Burnley Secure First Premier League Wins Marcus Tavernier’s deflected strike, Dango Ouattara’s dream debut, and Josh Cullen’s captain’s performance lit up the Premier Lea…
Naija News
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August 23, 2025
At the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth edged out Wolves 1-0. The decisive moment came early when Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s misplaced pass gifted Antoine Semenyo the ball on the edge of the area. He found Tavernier, whose shot took a wicked deflection...