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Tanzania's Population Bulges

Tanzania's population jumped by more than 37 percent in a decade to 61.7 million, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said Monday, warning of the challenges posed by expanding numbers as she unveiled the results of the national census. Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, is poised to become one of the world's most heavily populated cities in the years to come.

Injured Pogba Out of World Cup

French star Paul Pogba will not play for France at the upcoming World Cup as he needs more time to heal from knee surgery, his agent revealed on Monday.

Abuja Downplays Security Warnings

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday held an emergency meeting with security chiefs, who played down any increased threats after the US embassy warned of potential attacks on the capital.

Senegal Seizes Significant Cocaine Stash

Senegalese customs say they have seized 300 kilograms of cocaine worth around $36 million aboard a truck near the Malian border, in the biggest land seizure of the drug in the country's history.

CAR Court Jails Three For "Humanity Crimes"

In a historic ruling, a UN-backed court in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Monday convicted three militiamen of crimes against humanity and handed them jail terms ranging from 20 years to life.

Eleven Dead in Stampede at Weekend Fally Ipupa Concert

A stampede left nine spectators and two police officers dead during a packed concert by African music star Fally Ipupa at the biggest stadium in DR Congo's capital, the interior minister said Sunday, blaming the organizers.

Brazil Awaits Bolsonaro's Lula Win Reaction

UPDATED WITH NEW COMMENTS: A tense Brazil awaited Jair Bolsonaro's next move Monday, as the far-right incumbent remained silent after losing a razor-thin runoff presidential election to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva -- who now faces a tough to-do list.

DRC Denounces Rwanda Over M23

UPDATED TO INCLUDE DRC AMBASSADPR RECALL: Thousands joined anti-Rwanda protests in the east Congolese city of Goma on Monday, denouncing Rwanda's alleged support of M23 rebels as Kinshasa recalled its interim acting ambassador from Kigali in a further souring of relations.

Economies, Ukraine War Weaken Hiring - UN

The war raging in Ukraine and other overlapping crises are taking a toll on labour markets worldwide, the UN said Monday, suggesting a "sharp" slowdown was already underway.

Oil States Push Petro Ahead of COP27

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates said the world needs to keep investing in oil production on Monday, just days before the COP27 climate summit aimed at curbing global warming.

Nigeria Stops Wawa Attack

Nigeria's military killed eight suspected of Islamic State-allied jihadists after repelling a raid on the Wawa military base in central Niger state, where hundreds of militants are being held, two military sources said on Monday.

Global Warming Hitting Nearly Everyone - Report

Whether they realized it or not, some 7.6 billion people -- 96 percent of humanity -- felt global warming's impact on temperatures over the last 12 months, researchers have said.

EU to Ban Petrol, Diesel Vehicle Sales by 2035

Diamond Tycoon PM Vows to Make Lesotho ‘Great Again’

Diamond tycoon and political maverick Sam Matekane on Friday took the oath as Lesotho's new prime minister at a packed soccer stadium in the southern African kingdom's capital of Maseru.

Qatar Growls at German Official Over Cup Comments

Qatar on Friday summoned Germany's ambassador to protest comments made by a minister casting doubt on whether the Gulf state should host the football World Cup.

More Morocco Migrant Arrests

Moroccan police on Friday arrested 32 migrants as they tried to set sail for Spain, authorities said, including six Moroccans and 26 from other African nations to the south.

Equatorial Guinea Rapper "Adjoguening" Freed

Kenya Cops to be Charged in 2017 Mayhem

In a landmark decision, Kenyan prosecutors said on Friday they would charge police officers with crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on post-election protests in 2017.

Tigray Malaria Surging - WHO

The World Health Organization reported Friday a sharp increase in malaria cases in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, where government and rebel forces have been fighting for nearly two years.

COP27 - "Still Not Going" - Sunak

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Friday defended his decision not to attend next month's COP27 climate change summit, saying he had to focus on "pressing" economic problems.