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Ibrahim Traoré, the military ruler of Burkina Faso, has sparked intense debate after declaring that democracy is not suitable for his country and should be abandoned. Speaking in an interview aired on state television, Capt Traoré argued that democracy brings harm rather than progress, stating bluntly that it “kills” and should be forgotten by the people.

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The University of Nairobi (UoN) marked a historic milestone on Friday, 19th September 2025, as it conferred 3,836 degrees and diplomas during its 73rd Graduation Ceremony at the Chancellor’s Court. Themed “Empowering Futures for an Innovative and Technologically Driven World,” the event was a celebration of resilience, excellence, and the transformative power of education.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the American military to prepare for possible action in Nigeria, accusing the West African nation’s government of failing to protect its Christian population from Islamist militant attacks. The move has triggered alarm across Nigeria and renewed global debate over religious violence and foreign intervention.

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The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with yet another Ebola outbreak, its 16th since the virus was first discovered in 1976. At least 15 people have died in the latest wave, which has struck central Kasai province. The health ministry confirmed that the first case in this outbreak was a 34-year-old pregnant woman who succumbed to the disease just hours after being admitted to hospital. Her symptoms, which included high fever and repeated vomiting, quickly led to multi-organ failure.

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Tanzania, once praised for its peace and stability, now finds itself in the grip of unrest as protests sweep across major cities following a disputed presidential election. What was meant to be a moment of democratic expression has instead turned into a display of public frustration and deepening mistrust. The election, held under a climate of fear and tight control, has left many citizens disillusioned about the state of their democracy.

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Kenya's economy is once again grappling with the challenge of rising inflation as official figures confirmed an increase to 4.5 percent year-on-year in August, up from 4.1 percent in July. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics attributed the surge primarily to higher prices in food and transport, two sectors that weigh heavily on household budgets across the country.

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Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has announced the dissolution of his government after days of youth-driven protests sparked by severe water and power shortages. The demonstrations, led largely by the country's younger generation under the slogan "We want to live, not survive," have been some of the most significant unrest since Rajoelina's re-election in 2023.

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