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Concern grows for safety of South Sudan vice president facing treason charges

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir announced Thursday that he suspended Riek Machar as the country's first vice president, effectively ending the transitional government of unity that forestalled a return to full-blown war

Benin: Former President Boni Yayi rules out return to power

Speculation was rife in Benin that Yayi, who served as president between 2006 and 2016 was considering a run for the presidency

Congo: health officials grapple with latest ebola outbreak

Health officials in Congo are doing their best to overcome a string of challenges, including a lack of funding, as they try to quell the latst ebola outbreak in the region. U.S. funding cuts have been a major concern.

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect caught, says Trump

Kirk was killed by a single shot in what police said was a targeted attack and Utah’s governor called a political assassination

Malawi: farmers turn to AI to boost their yields

In rural Malawi, farmers have been embracing new technology to increase their yields. Some 180,000 residents have been using an AI chat bot, which is backed by the government.

African business world prepares for fourth edition of Unstoppable Africa summit

“Africa must not only adapt. It has to lead," United Nations Global Compact chief Sanda Ojiambo.

All Africans can now travel with free visas to Burkina Faso, says government

Burkina Faso's authorities have taken a step towards making the country more accessible for international travellers, abolishing fees for visas for all African citizens on 11 September.

Doll museum in Morocco celebrates culture, tradition

The World Dolls museum, officially named the "Poupées Du Monde" in French, is home to roughly 2,500 dolls

RSF lose stronghold city Bara to Sudanese army and allies

The defeat is a heavy blow for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which lost one of their strongholds and a strategic city, previously used for attacks on El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, to the Sudanese armed forces on Thursday.

World Anti-Doping Agency accuses Kenya of non-compliance

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has accused Kenya of non-compliance. If Kenya' anti-doping agency fails to address irregularities, it risks repercussions, including losing financial backing from WADA.