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Uganda: Land Dispute Frustration Mounts in Kasese As Resolution Process Stalls
Thousands of land dispute claimants in Kasese District are growing increasingly frustrated over delays in implementing a government directive aimed…
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Africa’s Transmission Transformation Under The Spotlight At T&D Africa Conference 2026
As South Africa launches its most ambitious transmission infrastructure programme since the dawn of democracy, the upcoming T&D Africa Conference—taking place…
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Uganda: Telecom Sector Players Call for Govt Incentives to Boost Rural Connectivity
Telecom sector leaders have urged government to provide capital subsidies, tax incentives, and rebates to infrastructure companies supporting the extension…
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Derisking Infrastructure Projects Across African Markets Through Innovative Sustainable Documentary Trade Solutions
By Noloyiso Mpanza – Executive Lead, Sustainable Finance, Transaction Banking at Standard Bank CIB and Nompilo Mtshali – Executive Head…
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Liberia: House Speaker Koon Pledges Action On Rural Women's Land Rights
Monrovia — House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has vowed to champion legislative reforms aimed at empowering rural women and strengthening…
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Regulatory Risk, Reputation, And The New Role Of Comms In Africa
Why communications is now a compliance function – and what African markets reveal about risk, regulation, and trust in 2025…
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Nigeria: FCT Indigenes Demand Land Restitution, Political Inclusion
Indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have renewed calls for land restitution, political representation and economic empowerment, saying decades…
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Nigeria: Residents Flee Kwara Villages Over Attacks
Residents of Babanla and neighbouring communities in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State that came under bandits’ attacks at…
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Uganda: Do Not Leave Rural Voters Behind
Local leaders in Mityana District have voiced growing concern that many voters, especially those in rural areas, remain in the…
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Nigeria/Sudan: CHAN 2024 – Nigeria Crashes Out, Loses 4-0 to Sudan
Nigeria crashed out of the 8th African Nations Championship on Tuesday following a woeful performance against Sudan in 90 minutes…
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AfCFTA Pays Off: Nigeria’s Regional Trade Surge Highlights Economic Shift
Nigeria’s non-oil exports are soaring, with 663 million metric tons shipped to ECOWAS nations in the first half of 2025—a…
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How African women are leading the continent to a new future
The achievements, impact and sacrifices of African women are woven into every major milestone on the continent, so much so…
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Angola’s President Scrambles to Quell Unrest as Fuel Protests Loom
Angola’s President João Lourenço is racing to contain potential new protests over soaring fuel prices, convening emergency talks with top advisers…
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Court Rules Late Zambian Leader Must Be Buried in Lusaka
A South African court has ruled that Zambia’s late former president Edgar Lungu must be buried in his homeland, ending a…
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Momentum Health Puts Women’s Preventative Care In The Spotlight This Women’s Month
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month this August, Momentum Health is urging women to prioritise their health and wellbeing through…
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