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African Innovators Shine as Finalists in the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 3 October 2025 — African innovators are at the forefront of this year’s Zayed Sustainability Prize,…
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Africa Resilience Forum 2025: Leaders Urge Investment in Modern Border Infrastructure to Unlock AfCFTA Potential
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, October 5, 2025 — Development leaders at the sixth Africa Resilience Forum have called for urgent investment…
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Landmark Ruling Brings Justice for Survivors of Wartime Sexual Violence in DRC
For more than a decade, the women of Fizi Territory in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, lived with the…
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Namibia Wins ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Award at African Energy Week 2025
CAPE TOWN — Namibia took first place in the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Regional Finals at the African Energy Week…
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RaptureTok: TikTok’s Failed Rapture Prediction Explained
Welp, y’all did it to us again… Folks neglected to call out from work, cancel that Amazon order they knew…
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Africa’s Rising Oil Demand and the Call for Realistic Energy Pathways
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 30, 2025 — Africa’s role in global energy demand is set to expand sharply, with…
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World Heart Day 2025: St. George’s University Shares Expert Tips for Protecting Your Heart
Heart disease continues to stand as the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for millions of lives lost each year.…
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Africa’s Cross‑Border Investment Potential Highlighted at African Energy Week 2025
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 30, 2025 — Africa’s cross‑border investment landscape is expanding, but success depends on navigating regulatory…
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5 Opportunities to Power Africa’s Electrification and Unlock $500B Growth
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 29, 2025 — Africa’s electrification journey is at a critical juncture. While the continent has made…
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Africans Lead the World in Civic Engagement, New Afrobarometer Report Shows
DAKAR, Senegal, September 22, 2025 – Africans are outpacing citizens in other regions of the world when it comes to…
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How Professional Testing Can Reveal Hidden Allergens
As spring arrives in South Africa, many people experience their most challenging allergy season. However, while pollen-filled air triggers obvious…
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Merck Foundation and First Lady of São Tomé Host 7th First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025
SÃO TOMÉ, September 22, 2025 – Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, convened the 7th Edition of…
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New Report: Arab League Countries Failing Rape Survivors, Urgent Legal Reform Needed
CAIRO, Egypt, September 18, 2025 – A new report by Equality Now reveals that rape survivors across the Arab League…
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Moonshot 2025: Nigeria Hosts Africa’s Flagship Innovation & Investment Summit
LAGOS, Nigeria, September 22, 2025 – More than 4,000 investors, founders, and innovators will gather in Lagos this October for…
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Senegal Adopts 2025 Investment Code to Boost Competitiveness and Attract Global Investment
DAKAR, Senegal, September 22, 2025 – Senegal has taken a decisive step to strengthen its business climate with the adoption…
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