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The Nigerian family who have spent five decades as volunteer grave-diggers

For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest cemetery in Kaduna.

Nigeria: An Obnoxious Legislation - Blasphemy Laws Need To Go

[CFR] Nigeria's blasphemy laws have no place in modern society.

Kenya: Accountability Gone Missing in Kenya

[CFR] Amid a spate of abductions and disappearances in Kenya, President Ruto's government feigns ignorance.

Kenyan man allegedly caught carrying wife's body parts in backpack

This is the latest in a series of shocking cases of femicide in Kenya.

South Africa's WW1 servicemen finally honoured at new memorial

The contribution of hundreds of mostly black servicemen had gone unrecognised until now.

Nigeria: Ekweremadu's Wife Released From UK Prison, Back in Nigeria

[Premium Times] Mr Ekweremadu, his wife, and a doctor were convicted of organ trafficking by a UK court in March 2023.

Liberia: Vice President Jeremiah Koung Launches Liberia's First Motorbike Uber-Transportation Service Styled Okadamotto

[FrontPageAfrica] Paynesville -- The Vice President of Liberia, H.E Jeremiah Kpang-Koung, has launched Liberia's first motorbike Uber-transportation and delivery service named Okadamotto Liberia.

Man City accused of encouraging Sierra Leone's Bah to break contract

Real Valladolid accuse Manchester City of encouraging one of their players to break his contract to force through a move to the Premier League club.

Man City accused of encouraging Sierra Leone's Bah to break contract

Real Valladolid accuse Manchester City of encouraging one of their players to break his contract to force through a move to the Premier League club.

Botswana: UDC Failures Could Spur BDP Comeback

[The Patriot] The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is gone in so far as mounting a dramatic comeback to the throne is concerned. But it stands a chance to increase seats in the National Assembly come the 2029 general election though such will not be significant enough to take power. The party lost a significant number of votes in the 2019 general election owing primarily to bad leadership by its President Mokgweetsi Masisi ably assisted by the Secretary General Rre Kavios Kario. Complicitn to the bad leadership were

Uganda: 2026 Elections Under Threat Amid Budgetary and Planning Shortfalls

[Nile Post] With the 2026 general elections fast approaching, Uganda faces mounting concerns over its electoral readiness, as financial and logistical gaps threaten to derail the credibility of the process.

Uganda: Central Banks Intensify Efforts to Integrate Climate Considerations Into Monetary Policy.

[Nile Post] As the effects of climate change become more pronounced, central banks around the world are intensifying their efforts to integrate climate considerations into their monetary policy frameworks.

Uganda: Museveni Urges Emirates Airlines to Showcase Uganda's Unique Tourism Potential

[Nile Post] President Museveni has called on Emirates Airlines to use their global platform to promote Uganda's diverse and unmatched tourist attractions to the world.

Congo-Kinshasa: Chinese Mining Operations Devastate Congo's Protected Lands

[Capital FM] In the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, an environmental catastrophe is unfolding at a rapid pace. The Okapi Wildlife Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site once home to some of Earth's rarest species, is being systematically destroyed by Chinese mining operations.

Libya: Reported Arrest of Osama Njeem Is an Opportunity to End Cycle of Impunity for Libyan Militia Abuses

[AI London] Responding to reports of the arrest of Osama Njeem, long-term member of the Tripoli-based militia Deterrence Apparatus for Combatting Terrorism and Organised Crime (DACTO), based on a sealed arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court, Diana Eltahawy, Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Regional Office, said:

Gabon: Gabon Dispatches Government Ministers to Encourage Voter Registrations

[VOA] Yaoundé -- Civilians in Gabon are being encouraged this month to register to vote in presidential elections scheduled for August 2025, as ordered by transitional President General Brica Clotaire Oligui Nguema.

Italy releases Libyan wanted for alleged war crimes

Italian authorities released the director of a notorious detention camp who had been arrested in Turin on an ICC war crimes warrant.

Fiery Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu elected to head opposition party

Lissu is expected to be more confrontational towards the ruling CCM party.

Fiery Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu elected to head opposition party

Lissu is expected to be more confrontational towards the ruling CCM party.

Ethiopia: Orange MEA Commends Ethiopia's Digital Innovation Potential

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Orange Middle East and Africa (MEA) Business Group has expressed admiration for telebirr and its comprehensive approach to enhancing the digital ecosystem, commending its potential to become a beacon of digital innovation across Africa.