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[Leadership] Nigeria's oil production is facing another major challenge following discovery of another oil leak in a facility operated by oil major Shell.

[Leadership] Nigeria has been named among three top countries in terms of highest oil reserves discovered owing to 2023 investments.

[African Arguments] Fossil fuels, by far the biggest source of emissions, have brought much harm and few benefits to Africa. Yet climate agreements barely mention them.

[State Department] As Zimbabweans prepare to head to the polls on August 23, the United States calls on all actors to commit to free, fair, and peaceful elections. The Zimbabwean people deserve the chance to choose their future without fear of repression or intimidation, in line with Zimbabwe's constitution. We believe the best route to peace and prosperity is for governments to respect the right of their citizens to vote and allow for peaceful and democratic political processes.

[Nile Post] The Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola has hailed Ugandan long-distance runner, Joshua Cheptegei for winning gold in the men's 10,000m finals at the 19th World Athletics Championships in Hungarian capital, Budapest.

[Nile Post] A group of Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised concerns about the influence of Ugandan gay rights activists and have advised the World Bank to exercise caution when considering their claims, referring to them as self-interested individuals.

[Nile Post] A joint operation of the UPDF and the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday rescued 19 in the ongoing offensive against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorists.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, August 22, reshuffled cabinet, making key changes that saw Valentine Uwamariya redeployed to the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, after three years serving as the Minister of Education.

[Dabanga] Nyala -- The Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) has confirmed that the commander of the 16th Infantry Division died yesterday in Nyala, capital of South Darfur. Recent fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the city and surroundings has displaced thousands of families.

[Vanguard] Grammy award-winning artiste, Burna Boy has described Afrobeats as 'nothing', saying it lacks substance.

[Nile Post] A report by the Bridgeway Foundation, a US charity organization dedicated to ending and preventing mass atrocities around the world has indicated that ADF has over the past five years expanded its influence to become the deadliest armed group in DRC.

[New Times] The Bible Society of Rwanda says the price of the holy book has increased by 200 per cent after the number of sponsors stopped their donations.

[Vanguard] ·What President must do to salvage economy

[Leadership] Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over what it described as non-implementation of agreements by the government.

[Leadership] The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that the rising domestic debt is highly crowding out private investment in the manufacturing sector by reducing credit availability and forcing a hike in lending rates.

[New Times] The City of Kigali says it will neither compensate nor offer three-month rent fees to residents facing eviction from identified high-risk zones, according to Mayor Pudence Rubingisa.

[The Herald] IN a development that actualises the popular idiom 'where there is a will, there is a way' tobacco farmers have demonstrated that with an enabling environment, they can beat any set targets after managing to deliver 296 kilogrammes of the golden leaf, just falling short of hitting the 300 million kilogramme target set for the year 2025.

[UN News] Four organizations working with young people with disabilities are the winners of the first AccessAbility innovation challenge held by the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA.

[UN News] More people in some of the world's poorest communities will have access to quality health products such as top of the line mosquito nets, thanks to a new financial mechanism launched on Tuesday.

[New Times] A court in Belgium has ruled that Pierre Basabose, a Rwandan accused of the Genocide against the Tutsi, will face trial despite Belgian prosecution claiming that he has been diagnosed with advanced dementia.