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Niger’s Uranium Becomes the New Geopolitical Battleground
Russia is eyeing uranium mining in Niger, a country rich in the resource and now aligned with Moscow following a…
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Ethiopia’s Mega Airport Aims for Global Aviation Glory
Ethiopia is gearing up to unveil Africa’s largest airport by 2029 near Bishoftu, just outside Addis Ababa. The project, capable of handling…
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AU Rejects RSF’s Rival Government, Warns of Sudan’s Fragmentation
The African Union (AU) has rejected the recent formation of a rival government by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, warning…
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Tanzania Blocks Foreigners from Operating Small Businesses
Tanzania has introduced a wide-ranging ban preventing foreigners from engaging in 15 key small business sectors, aiming to protect local livelihoods…
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Ghana Joins Crypto Regulation Race with Licensing Plan
Ghana is gearing up to bring cryptocurrency trading under formal regulation, with the central bank set to propose a licensing framework…
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Duniya Healthcare Is Digitizing Drug Supply to Save Zambian Lives
In Zambia, a tragic malaria death in a remote clinic sparked Mwansa Chalo to launch Duniya Healthcare, a startup using tech…
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Skin-Lightening Products Linked to Cancer in African Women
The widespread use of skin-lightening products among African women is raising serious health concerns, with links to cancer now emerging.…
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Benin Grants Ciara Citizenship in Move to Reconnect with Black Diaspora
Grammy-winning artist Ciara has become one of the first public figures to gain citizenship in Benin under a groundbreaking new law that…
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Namibia Bets Big on Green Energy to Fuel Economic Comeback
Namibia is charting a bold path to reclaim its upper-middle-income status after a recent World Bank downgrade. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has unveiled a…
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Africa’s SMEs Drive 90% Of Business—But Can They Thrive In The Sustainability Era?
In South Africa’s Western Cape, a boutique hotel and wine farm is grappling with rising insurance costs and increasing climate-related…
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French Minister Says West Africa’s Security Woes Now Region’s Own
France’s state minister for Francophone affairs, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, has declared that addressing insecurity in West Africa “no longer concerns us,” marking a…
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Cameroon’s Election Commission Bars President Biya’s Main Rival from Ballot
Cameroon’s electoral commission has barred Maurice Kamto, the main opposition figure, from running in October’s presidential election, sparking concerns over unrest and…
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Treason Trial of Former DRC President Kabila Begins Amid Political Tensions
The treason trial of former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has kicked off in a military court in Kinshasa, the country’s capital.…
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Tyla and Ayra Starr to Perform at 2025 Global Citizen Festival
South African sensation Tyla and Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr will join music legends The Weeknd and Shakira on stage at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in…
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Why the World’s Richest Are Betting on Africa’s Luxury Tourism Sector
Africa’s luxury hospitality scene is booming, drawing the world’s richest to its pristine shores and rugged landscapes. From a $50,000-a-night…
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