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Apple claims it told suppliers earlier this year to stop buying its minerals from DRC

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Lawyers for the DRC have welcomed Apple’s statements about changes to its supply chain, but say they will have to be verified on the ground.

Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club

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Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.

Families rebuilding home in Mayotte complain about lack of assistance

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A week after Cyclone Chido tore through the French Indian Ocean island, traumatized residents are struggling to rebuild their lives.

DRC Accuses Apple’s Subsidiaries in Europe of Using “Conflict Minerals” in their Supply Chains

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Lawyers representing the Central African country, claimed in a statement this week that Apple’s subsidiaries in Europe are using conflict minerals sourced in

New Head of Ethiopian Investment Holdings Focuses on the Commercial Viability of State-owned Firms

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When Brook Taye became chief executive of Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) in August, he was taking on one of the biggest jobs in Ethiopia: reforming the

The Diary of African Businesspeople Unable to Attend Events in Neighbouring States due to Red Tape

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Moving around Africa is not for the faint of heart. Red tape and byzantine visa requirements put off all but the most committed travellers. That’s if you can

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu Presented a $30 billion Budget for 2025 to Parliament this Week

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The bill assumes a benchmark oil price of $75 per barrel and production of just over 2 million barrels per day — an output level some analysts say would be

What happens when a Petrostate’s Lifeline Disappears? 

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South Sudan could have been off to a good start. Thanks to its oil riches, the world’s youngest country qualified as a middle-income one when it got

AfDB Sends Budding Techpreneurs to South Korea to Learn All they Can

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Twenty promising youth entrepreneurs from African technology ventures and enterprise support organisations have embarked on a two-week study tour of the

In Africa, the Debate over Taxing the Rich Takes on even Greater Urgency

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While this debate is most prominent in the developed world, it resonates deeply across Africa, where disparities between the rich and the poor are glaring,

Meet the Continent’s Rising Tide of Singular Go-getters

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The prospect of going it alone and battling the odds may seem daunting for some, but studies, such as the 2021 report by MBO Partners, estimate that there are

Despite Tremendous Solar Potential, very Little of it has been Installed

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In sun-drenched Nigeria, 14 new solar farms were supposed to jumpstart a meager solar industry and generate huge amounts of power, about one-fifth as much as

Senegal Breathes Life into Dying Transport Hub

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Léopold Sédar Senghor International in the Senegalese capital Dakar had formerly been the country's flagship airport, but had long struggled with traffic

Sudan: Refugees are Overwhelming Sudan Border Services Says UN Refugee Agency

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[allAfrica] GENEVA -- After 20 months, there are no signs the war in Sudan is slowing down, and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned Friday that the recent surge of arrivals in South Sudan is overwhelming services in border areas.

UN Extends Peacekeeping Mission In DRC Until 2025

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The United Nations Security Council has voted to extend the mandate for a long-running U.N. peacekeeping mission in the DRC for another year

Footage of three rare Northern African lion cubs released

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Footage of three rare Northern African lion cubs who were born at a zoo in England has been released

2024: A Year of artistic triumphs, cultural milestones, and farewells in Africa

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South African artist Tyla has been one of Africa's most prominent figures over the past year, closing 2024 as she began it—with global accolades.

Suspected 'witchdoctors' arrested over attempt to 'bewitch' Zambia's president

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The pair were found with magic charms, including a live chameleon, the police say.

How offer of free food led to deadly crush at Nigerian Christmas fair

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Discarded everyday objects remain after people fled Wednesday's deadly crush in Ibadan in panic.

Kenya's Ruto embraces rivals to shore up support

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Battling widespread criticism over the cost of living, the president names more opposition ministers.

Mpox and Marburg Virus Outbreaks Strain Central and East Africa's Health Systems

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The Mpox virus severely impacts Central and East Africa, with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the epicenter. Over 13,000 cases and 450 deaths have been reported in the country, highlighting the ur

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