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1. Africa: All of Africa Today - August 26, 2026

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2. South Africa: Mogotsi Escape Plot Report Due in Court - South African News Briefs - August 26, 2026

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3. Africa: African Agriculture Offers Key Pathway to Economic Development and Jobs

   [allAfrica] Africa is home to about two thirds of the world's uncultivated arable land. It is blessed with an average of 300 days of sunshine annually. At a time when many of the world's advanced countries are experiencing population stagnation or decline, Africa with 1.6 billion people is the world's second largest continent. Its population is the fastest growing and the median age is 19.5 years.

4. South Africa: Ramaphosa Vows Action Against Perpetrators of Xenophobic Violence

   [Daily Maverick] President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges action against those who attack migrants, outlines diplomatic engagement with African leaders and calls for continental dialogue on migration and its root causes.

5. South Africa: Brown Mogotsi's Bail Bid Overshadowed By Alleged Jailbreak Plot

   [Scrolla] The state alleges Brown Mogotsi planned to escape court cells on 20 August by disguising himself as a correctional officer. He appeared in leg irons after the alleged plot was flagged, while his lawyers argued a new, verifiable home address should secure his release.