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Nigeria’s Security Paradox: When Rescues Make Headlines but Abductions Never Stop
In Kurmin Wali, a farming settlement on the outskirts of Kaduna State’s Kajuru area, Sunday mornings once followed a predictable…
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Power Cuts, Fuel Prices, and Protests: Why Cost-of-Living Pressures Are Rising Across Africa
Across several African countries, the same pressures are surfacing again — electricity shortages, rising fuel prices, and growing public frustration.…
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What This Week’s African Currency Movements Say About Inflation Pressures Across the Continent
Across Africa, currencies are once again telling a deeper story – not just about exchange rates, but about inflation, household…
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GreenBii Partners with Sytemap and Cutstruct to Digitize Africa’s Real Estate and Construction Sectors
Africa’s real estate and construction industries are entering a new digital era. GreenBii, the continent’s leading business management platform for…
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Bloomwit Partners with TEDxAjegunle to Offer Scholarships for Africa’s Emerging Communicators
The scholarships will provide more global opportunities for African professionals, equipping them with strategic writing and communications skills to build…
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World Diabetes Day 2025: Africa’s Urgent Call for Access to Care
As the world commemorates World Diabetes Day 2025, St. George’s University (SGU), School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is…
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Think Pink: 5 Breast Health Tips from an SGU Graduate Every Woman Should Know
Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, commonly known as Pink Month, shines a spotlight on a health crisis that affects…
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Datacentrix recognised among country’s top PMOs by PMI South Africa
JOHANNESBURG – October 27, 2025 – Datacentrix, a leading hybrid ICT systems integrator and managed services provider, is proud to announce that its…
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GreenBii Urges Stronger Support to Empower Africa’s SMEs at Moonshot 2025
GreenBii helps African SMEs manage their entire operations, from inventory and invoicing, to bookkeeping and POS management – all on…
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Raila Odinga: Kenya Mourns the “President Who Never Was”
Kenya and the wider world are mourning the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, one of Africa’s most enduring…
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Madagascar’s Fragile Democracy Tested as Military Seizes Power
Madagascar has entered a new period of political uncertainty after the military announced it had taken control of the government,…
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Afreximbank Welcomes Dr. George Elombi as 4th President
The event marks a historic transition for the institution, with a review of the previous decade and an ambitious vision…
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Suriname Emerges as the Caribbean’s Next Oil & Gas Powerhouse
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, October 15, 2025 – Suriname is rapidly positioning itself as the Caribbean’s next major oil and gas hub,…
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A Comprehensive Guide to Practicing Medicine in the UK for African Students
For many African medical students, the dream of becoming a doctor extends beyond graduation, it’s also about where and how…
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AfDB and South Africa’s SIU Partner to Strengthen Anti‑Corruption Efforts Across Africa
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, October 3, 2025 — The African Development Bank Group’s Office of Integrity and Anti‑Corruption (PIAC) has signed…
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