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More gas goes ahead, but the biggest projects remain on hold
Hello, and welcome to a weekend edition of the Zitamar Daily Briefing. It’s been a landmark week for gas production in Mozambique, but not in the way some expected. At a ceremony in Maputo on Thursday, president Daniel Chapo shared the stage with...
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‘Furious’ over THR profile, Kevin Costner searches for buried treasure, shops shipwreck show: source
“Furious” over a recent exposé in The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar winner Kevin Costner has gone deep-sea diving in search for sunken treasure — and a hit — a source tells Page Six. A source told Page Six this week of the “Yellowstone” star, “Kevin...
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Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence?
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Institute for Security Studies
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Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence? Domestic observers may not improve the quality of polls on 29 October, but could increase transparency and public awareness. Published on 15 October 2025 in ISS Today By...
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Requiem for political leaders not yet assassinated
The assassination of political leaders, whether government officials or leaders of social movements, has been used since ancient times to achieve specific political objectives, whether to eliminate the political ideas they symbolize, weaken the...
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What the Madagascar Coup Means for Africa, Mining, and Competition in the Indian Ocean: Africa File Special Edition
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Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. Key Takeaway: The Malagasy military took power in Madagascar in response to weeks of massive...
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JICA upset over end of Africa hometown project, stresses need for int'l aid
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The Mainichi
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The Foreign Ministry headquarters is seen in this file photo taken, Feb. 2, 2019. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency was disappointed that misunderstanding and rumors spread on social media resulted...
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How Bullion Records cracked Nigeria’s big three
The Nigerian music industry continues to dominate Africa and the global stage, powered by some of the most influential record labels on the continent. For years, names like Mavin Records, YBNL Nation, Chocolate City, DMW (Davido Music Worldwide),...
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Kevin Costner's Waterworld-inspired next career move 'revealed' after Horizon flop and Yellowstone spat claims
Kevin Costner is reportedly developing a new treasure-hunting television series amid reports he is 'furious' over The Hollywood Reporter's recent exposé on his career. While the two-time Oscar winner is said to be 'very angry' over the scathing...
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Guitar Sangoma: Sylent Nqo strums Zimbabwe's soul into Africa's soundtrack
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The Standard
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Zimbabwe’s Sylent Nqo is quietly carving out a space of his own one built on rhythm, emotion, and spiritual connection. Known as “The Guitar Sangoma”, a nod to the healing, almost spiritual nature of his performances, Sylent is redefining...
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Uganda names squad ahead of crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying ties
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Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has named a 26-man squad ahead of two crucial Group G matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Head coach Paul Put named the team on Tuesday ahead of the matches against Botswana and Algeria. Uganda...
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Over 30 Christians Beheaded by ISIS as Global Persecution Intensifies
More than 30 Christians were brutally beheaded by Islamic State militants in Mozambique’s northern province, according to reports confirmed by CBN News. The attack, carried out by members of the Islamic State Mozambique Province, is the latest in...
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Finding culture and community through dance at the 2025 Lyon Dance Biennale
There’s an intensity to festivals, a spillover effect where one event leads to another as if the whole town were participating in one long, articulated show. It’s not just the proximity of multiple works in space and time. It’s the conversations,...
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Madagascar Army Officer Who Seized Power Says He’ll Become President
(Bloomberg) -- Colonel Michael Randrianirina, whose army faction seized power in Madagascar on Tuesday after weeks of deadly anti-government protests, said he will be sworn in as president. “We will probably take an oath soon,” he told reporters...
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Kevin Costner Is Hunting for Sunken Treasure
Kevin Costner couldn’t care less about all the bad press dragging his name through the sand. That Hollywood Reporter story about the actor fighting Wes Bentley on the set of Yellowstone? The lawsuits? The reports that he can’t find funding to...
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Tzu Chi Foundation and SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies to Host Conference on Buddhist Environmentalism in London
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Buddhistdoor Global
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The SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies in London will host a two-day public conference on Buddhist environmentalism titled “From Green Living to Buddhist Environmentalism: Exploring Buddhist Texts, Rituals, and Practices for a Sustainable Future.”...
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South Africa among the world’s top 5 luxury travel destinations
La Residence, Franschhoek afternoon tea. TOURISM NEWS - South Africa has been ranked among the world’s top five luxury travel destinations in the inaugural Roxstar Luxury Travel Trends Report 2025. The analysis, based on Roxstar bookings between...
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Kempton Park martial artists win big at African Championship
Students from New Generation SA Tang Soo Do in Kempton Park made their club proud by winning nine medals at the Region 14 Championship held in Centurion from October 3 to 5. The event, which featured 160 athletes, marked the 24th African Tang Soo...
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Madagascar’s ruling regime falls amid Gen Z-led protests
New Delhi, Oct 15: Madagascar’s fragile democracy has once again been toppled. After weeks of street protests led by the country’s frustrated young generation, an elite military unit announced it had seized power from President Andry Rajoelina,...
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MTN MoMo’s Expansion Tests the Limits of Africa’s Mobile Money Map
MTN’s mobile money operation has shifted from a domestic add-on to a continental engine. Its footprint now links markets where banks still have shallow reach and informal cash systems persist. The bigger story is how MoMo’s growth collides with...
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'Give credit' - Former African POTY gushes over Onyeka's stunning volley against Benin
Frank Onyeka ensured the Super Eagles booked their place in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers continental playoffs, set to take place in Morocco from November 13 to 16, with a sensational 90th minute strike in their 4-0 rout of the Republic of...
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