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Issued on: 17/09/2026 – 22:25
12:39 min
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In this issue, the body of a ninth woman has been discovered in Johannesburg as South African police launch an investigation into what appears to be a pattern of femicides. Additionally, across the region, residents are enthusiastic about the transformative role that emerging technologies play in economic development, even as concerns grow regarding the possible fallout of an unchecked race toward artificial intelligence. Separately, Chad’s first dedicated music school officially opened its doors on Wednesday night in N’Djamena.
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Issued on: 17/09/2026 – 22:25
12:39 min
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In this edition, the body of a ninth woman was discovered in Johannesburg, prompting South African authorities to launch a probe into what appears to be a sustained campaign of female homicide. Beyond this alarming development, continent-wide conversations have turned to the promise—and peril—of rapid artificial intelligence adoption, with many highlighting its transformative potential alongside fears of an unfettered tech arms race. On a separate note, Chad formally inaugurated its first music school on Wednesday evening at N’Djamena.
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