Author: Anna Faraja
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Kenya Government Gazettes New Senior School Fees Structure to Protect Households and Ease Burden on Parents
The Kenyan government has announced a new senior school fees structure for 2026 in a major policy shift aimed at protecting households from arbitrary and excessive school charges, making day schooling effectively free and capping boarding costs.
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52-Year-Old Zambian Fisherman Fatally Attacked by Crocodile While Fleeing Elephants Along Luangwa River
A 52-year-old fisherman in eastern Zambia, Dean Nyirenda, died after a crocodile mauled him while he was fleeing a herd of elephants during a fishing trip near the Luangwa River, police said.
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Tanzanian Drug Trafficker Ahmed Muharram Arrested in Zambia With Over 1.3 Tonnes of Cannabis
Zambian authorities have arrested Tanzanian drug suspect Ahmed Muharram, seizing more than 1.38 tonnes of cannabis and significant quantities of codeine-laced cough syrup during a major anti-narcotics operation in Lusaka.
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Kagame Pushes Back at International Pressure, Rejects Blame in DRC Conflict: “We Won’t Ask Favors From Those Causing Our Problems”
Rwandan President Paul Kagame sharply criticised international threats and accusations over his country’s role in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict, asserting that Kigali will defend its sovereignty and reject blame while insisting on self-reliance.
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Sudan’s Hunger Crisis Deepens: Over 300,000 at Risk of Starvation as Famine Spreads Across Darfur
Sudan’s ongoing civil war has pushed its population into one of the world’s most severe hunger crises, with more than 300,000 people at immediate risk of starvation and famine-like conditions spreading to new towns in the war-ravaged Darfur region.
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African Union Condemns M23 Drone Attack on Kisangani Airport, Urges End to Hostilities as Conflict Escalates
The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned a recent drone attack on Kisangani Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) claimed by the M23 rebel movement, warning that the strike may amount to terrorism and calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities to protect civilians and restore fragile peace efforts.
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Outrage in Senegal After Chinese Firm Softcare Accused of Using Expired Materials in Sanitary Pads
Public anger has surged in Senegal after allegations emerged that Chinese-owned manufacturer Softcare used expired and unsuitable materials in sanitary pads and diapers, triggering protests and calls for a full government investigation.
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Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe Mentioned in Newly Released Epstein Files
Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has surfaced in the latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released by the U.S. Department of Justice, appearing in email exchanges and unverified claims though researchers stress mention does not imply criminal conduct.
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Morocco Evacuates Over 100,000 as Severe Floods Worsen and Heavy Rainfall Continues
Moroccan authorities have evacuated more than 108,000 people from flood-prone regions after unprecedented rainfall and rising river levels overwhelmed infrastructure, with warnings of continued heavy rain ahead.
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Gunmen Kill Dozens, Possibly Over 160, in Deadly Attack on Villages in Nigeria’s Kwara State
Gunmen have massacred scores of villagers in Kwara State, western Nigeria, in one of the deadliest assaults this year, leaving at least 162 people dead as authorities and humanitarian workers scramble to respond.
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