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Today in Africa — August 6, 2026: Uganda Mourns Slain Football Captain, DR Congo Tightens Grip on Critical Minerals Exports

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On Aug. 6, coverage includes: Uganda reels after the killing of SC Villa captain David Owori in a suspected robbery; the DR Congo moves to keep more value from its vast mineral wealth by banning copper and cobalt concentrate exports and expanding local processing; and more.

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