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Malawi: Tiwa Savage's K17.5million Gift to Malawi's Young Female Creatives - Plots Her Own Foundation in the Country

[Nyasa Times] Nigerian singing sensation Tiwa Savage has left Malawi's young creatives buzzing after announcing a generous K17.5 million donation to Music Crossroads Malawi, aimed squarely at supporting the next generation of women artists and creatives in the country.

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Zambia: Zambia - Closing Courts Curbs Access to Justice

[HRW] Johannesburg -- Closing Coincided with Deadline for Challenging Election Results

  • Zambian courts closed on August 24, 2026, blocking election dispute filings.
  • Police cited intelligence-led measure, but provided no details.
  • Courts' closure denies opposition right to contest election results.

Ghana: President Mahama Announces Fresh Ministerial Reshuffle

[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has made further changes to his government in a mini-reshuffle announced on Wednesday.

  • President Mahama announces cabinet reshuffle
  • Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo reassigned to Special Initiatives
  • Ernest Brogya Genfi becomes National Resilience Advisor

Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba Ferry Tragedy - Rida Official Arrested, Charged With Culpable Homicide

[New Zimbabwe] Police have arrested Kariba Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) District Coordinator Ignatius Chiome, 49, and charged him with culpable homicide following the Lake Kariba…

  • Ignatius Chiome, 49, RIDA District Coordinator, arrested for culpable homicide
  • Lake Kariba ferry disaster killed 97 people, rescued 77 others
  • Overloaded ferry capsized transporting passengers between Kariba and Chalala

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