Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 22:26
By Jessica John Bakari
The newly appointed Adamawa State Coordinator of Arewa 4 Asiwaju, Hon. Aloysius BabaDoke, says strengthening grassroots engagement across the state’s 21 local government areas will be a major focus of...
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 22:26
The discovery of the bodies of nine women in the same area on the outskirts of South Africa's biggest city, Johannesburg, in the last two months have prompted police to investigate if the killings are linked and being carried out by the same person. Women say they're living in fear.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 22:25
In tonight's edition, the body of a 9th woman is found in Johannesburg as South African police start investigating a potential femicidal serial killer. Also, Africans are excited about what good use of the technology could mean to growth, but many are also worried about what an AI free-for all...
FRANCE 24’s coverage of events, politics and social issues across Africa, including North Africa (the Maghreb) and the Sahel, aided by our network of correspondents and experts across the continent.
Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:33
Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a chatbot is offering a lifeline.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:14
[Liberian Observer] The United States Embassy near Monrovia has honored the 2,977 people killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, marking the 25th anniversary of the tragedy with a solemn ceremony and a symbolic 2,977-step walk in their memory.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:07
[Namibian] 'P-Park' residents complain about event
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:07
[Namibian] THE Ministry of Health and Social Services revealed that the oxygen generation plant at the Mariental District Hospital is faulty and awaiting repairs.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:07
[Namibian] Local authorities and agricultural experts are urging farmers to reduce their livestock numbers to prevent overgrazing as El Niño threatens below-normal rainfall this season.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:07
[Namibian] A businessman accused of raping a journalist at Oshakati in June was granted N$5 000 bail in the Oshakati Magistrate's Court last Thursday on condition that he does not contact the complainant or interefere with the investigation.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:07
[Namibian] The City of Windhoek is set to spend N$3.3 million on 170 employees and 11 councillors to attend the 2026 Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association (Saimsa) games in Eswatini.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:07
[Namibian] Frontline officers at the Noordoewer border post took part in a two-day customer care training programme aimed at improving service delivery at one of the country's key entry points this week.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:07
[Namibian] Reitclub Okahandja headed by a small, but efficient team of organisers drew equestrians from all parts of the country for their annual Dressage & Jumping Show recently for three days of nail-biting competition in the showjumping and dressage arenas.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:07
[Namibian] FOUR of the individuals charged in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case are due to hear by early February next year if they have had success with an attempt to stop the prosecutor general from continuing to prosecute them.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:07
[Namibian] PROPOSED amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act could see offenders facing fines of up to N$500 000, stricter smoking bans, and tighter e-cigarette regulations.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:07
[Namibian] Nine trainees at Maria Mwengere Youth Development Centre at Rundu sought medical attention after experiencing stomach aches and diarrhoea following food served at the centre on Monday.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 21:07
[Namibian] Youth organisations and politicians have expressed mixed reactions to a government proposal exploring compulsory national service to tackle youth unemployment and instil discipline in young people.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 20:56
Displaced Yemenis who fled to Djibouti have been describing the fighting that forced them to leave. At least 100,000 people have left Yemen since the start of September as Iran-backed Houthi rebels advanced on the coast, seizing control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 20:45
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's ambassador to Egypt, Maquento Sebastião Lopes, joined a group of African diplomats last week on a visit to projects under development in Egypt's New Administrative Capital, which is intended to host diplomatic missions, international organisations and residences for...
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 20:04
By Sahel Reporters
The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses across Kano State to take advantage of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals...
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 - 19:50
[Nile Post] Known for his distinctive sound and captivating style, Echoled has been carving out space for himself in Uganda's growing music scene. His music draws from influences including Afrobeat, Dancehall, R&B and Afro Drill, giving him a sound that continues to evolve.
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