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One of Africa's strangest customs: hiring someone to weep bitterly for the dead in Kenya.

Written by: Ayman Ragab. How can you ensure a good turnout at a funeral? In Kenya, some families resort to hiring professional mourners to bid farewell to their loved ones…

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Inside are spirits... The mystery of an ancient vessel stolen by the British from Ghana

Written by: Ayman Ragab. The Ashanti Kingdom vessel remains a great mystery to many citizens in Ghana, amidst beliefs about the presence of spirits…

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On World Press Freedom Day 2026, the Malawian government pledged to support journalists.

Written by: Qusay Ahmed. The Malawian government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting journalists and promoting press freedom in the country, as part of…

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A beauty queen is preparing to travel to Malaysia to represent Uganda and South Sudan.

Written by: Mohamed Ragab. Amal Akol is preparing to travel to Malaysia this month to participate in an international event and represent Uganda…

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Egyptian agriculture foils attempt to smuggle rare wildlife

Written by Qusay Hussein: The Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced today the success of joint efforts between the General Authority for Veterinary Services, in cooperation with…

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Kenya advises travelers to arrive one hour before the departure of the Madaraca Express train.

Written by Mohamed Salem: Kenya Railways announced changes to the arrival times of Madaraca Express passengers and urged all passengers…

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A surprising return after a century of absence: a mysterious bird on the African coast

In a remarkable scientific discovery, as reported by Omnia Hassan, a team of birdwatchers successfully documented the appearance of the "Rusty Jungle Lark," a bird known for…

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East Africa's booming tourism sector under threat from jet fuel crisis

Jet fuel prices rose sharply between February and April 2026 following supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East…

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Ivory Coast tops ECOWAS rankings in gender equality

Côte d'Ivoire ranks first in gender equality within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), having achieved a score of…

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Lake Kivu: A silent gas bomb threatening millions of lives in the heart of Africa

Written by Omnia Hassan: On the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lake Kivu appears to be one of the most beautiful lakes in the African continent…

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