- — Kenyan farmers use fertiliser made by bugs to reverse soil degradation
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at 8/26/26 8:31amRedworms and black soldier fly larvae are turning organic waste into compost that is better for the soil and improves productivity.- — Uganda President’s son Muhoozi announces 2031 presidential bid
- at 8/26/26 8:18amUganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to run for president in 2031, signalling a possible bid to succeed his father, President Yoweri Museveni.
- — Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi resigns
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at 8/26/26 7:54amTanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned, saying he wants to respect President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s wishes. - — ‘It’s the people who suffer’: Cubans decry US embargo extension
- at 8/26/26 7:49amCubans struggling with blackouts, fuel shortages and soaring prices voiced frustration after the United States extended its decades-old trade embargo on the island for another year.
- — China's President Xi to hold talks with Egyptian counterpart in Cairo
- at 8/26/26 6:20amThe two are expected to exchange views on bilateral ties and international and regional issues of common concern.
- — Kenyan mothers die by the hundreds in childbirth as health care remains weak
- at 8/26/26 5:23amKilifi County in Kenya saw 532 mothers die for every 100,000 live births while the national average was 355 deaths, according to the latest government data in 2022.
- — Iran, Oman agree temporary Strait of Hormuz corridor
- at 8/26/26 5:06amIran and Oman have agreed on a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial vessels to transit the strategic waterway, as Tehran dismissed U.S. claims that mines had been cleared and warned that the strait could remain closed unless its conditions are met.
- — Police race to respond after gangs storm Kenscoff, kidnapping dozens
- at 8/26/26 4:12amPolice in Haiti are scrambling to respond after armed men attacked Kenscoff, a once-peaceful community near Port-au-Prince. At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped in one of the country’s largest mass abductions in years.
- — Atlantic storm Dolly not Linked to Dolly Parton's death
- at 8/26/26 3:38amThe next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but the timing is pure coincidence and has no connection to Dolly Parton’s death Tuesday.
- — Dolly Parton, country music icon,dies at 80, after a remarkable career spanning music, film and philanthropy
- at 8/26/26 2:52amFrom a log cabin in rural Tennessee to the world's biggest stages, Dolly Parton built a career that transcended music — leaving behind a legacy of songs, stories, laughter and generosity that touched generations.
- — Thousands gather in Lagos Nigeria to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birth
- at 8/26/26 2:24amThousands of Muslim worshippers filled the streets of Lagos on Tuesday for Eid al-Mawlid, marking the birth of Prophet Muhammad with processions, prayers and religious activities. The celebration also highlighted messages of unity and peaceful coexistence between Christians and Muslims.
- — Nigeria orders manhunt after deadly mass kidnapping
- at 8/26/26 2:23amNigeria's President Bola Tinubu has ordered security forces to track down gunmen accused of killing dozens of people and abducting residents from four villages in Niger state.
- — Guinea-Bissau to vote on constitution expanding presidential powers
- at 8/26/26 12:49amThe referendum is due to take place on August 30, followed by general elections in December. The vote is therefore being closely watched as Guinea-Bissau attempts to move from military rule back toward an elected government
- — Manchester United sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton
- at 8/25/26 11:05pmThe move follows the departures of Casemiro and a serious knee injury to Manuel Ugarte, leaving United looking to strengthen in midfield.
- — Egypt: Sufi muslims celebrate Mawlid al-Nabawi in Cairo
- at 8/25/26 2:53pmHolding banners and saying religious chants, hundreds of Egyptian Muslims gathered in Cairo on Tuesday to mark the birth of prophet Mohammed.
- — Washington urges countries to cut economic ties with Tehran
- at 8/25/26 2:40pmThe United States launched a new campaign against Iran, seeking to block all of its potential sources of revenue and telling nations to cut economic ties with Tehran. If countries fail to do so, Washington said they will face US retaliation.
- — Uganda: Investigations into former Speaker of the House dropped
- at 8/25/26 11:02amUgandan authorities have announced that investigations into the former Speaker of the House, Anita Among, have been dropped. In May, Among was confined to her home in Kampala, following a corruption probe.
- — Madrid declares Ceuta a “national security interest”
- at 8/25/26 10:23amNearly a month on, the situation in Ceuta remains tense. Around 80,000 people crossed illegally from Morocco into the Spanish enclave. Now, Spain has declared Ceuta a “national security interest” and is creating a new coordination body bringing several authorities together.
- — Tanzania vice president resigns, citing president’s desire for change
- at 8/25/26 10:06amTanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics, saying he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy.
- — Ethiopia bids to host Africa Cup of Nations 2028 after 52 years
- at 8/25/26 8:57amEthiopia is officially in the race to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2028, potentially bringing the continent’s biggest football tournament back to the country for the first time in more than 50 years.
- — Sudan’s short-stature footballers chase World Cup dream amid war
- at 8/25/26 8:37amSudan’s short-stature football team is battling war, displacement and limited resources as it prepares for a shot at the 2026 World Cup in Morocco. Despite the hardships, the players continue to train in Khartoum, determined to represent their country on the international stage.
- — DRC: WHO updates ebola recommendations for member states
- at 8/25/26 8:27amAs the Ebola outbreak continues to spread across the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation has updated temporary recommendations to member states.
- — Guinea: Landfill collapse in Conakry leaves dozens dead
- at 8/25/26 7:39amAt least 30 people have died after heavy rains caused a huge pile of waste to collapse. Authorities have promised to evacuate families still living near the site, which was already due to be closed.
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