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Kenya's President William Ruto hosts marathon record breaker Sawe

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President William Ruto held a more formal welcoming ceremony Thursday, where he described Sawe's win as “a defining moment in the history of human endurance.”

Kenya: Global Oil Prices Rise and Fall, but Kenya's Pump Prices Stay High? the Data Says, Mostly Yes

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[Africa Check] Global oil prices rise and fall, but Kenya's pump prices stay high? The data says, mostly yes

Rwanda: Who Is Eligible for Rwanda's $100m SME Fund?

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[New Times] SMEs will get a grace period of up to 24 months while they stabilise and expand.

Record-breaking marathoner Sawe receives hero's welcome in Kenya

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Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome on Wednesday when he returned to Nairobi after his record-breaking win at the London Marathon.

Ghana: Reparative Justice Not About Money - Minister of Foreign Affairs

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[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed claims that the growing call for reparative justice for the transatlantic slave trade is driven by financial interests, particularly among African leaders.

Ghana: Pres Mahama Visits Tidal Waves-Hit Fuveme, Blekusu

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[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of Fuveme and Blekusu in the Anloga District and Ketu South Municipality respectively that funds for the construction of their sea defence systems were intact.

South Africa: March and March Anti-Immigrant Protest Ends in Chaos

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[GroundUp] Protesters diverted from the agreed route and attacked immigrants

South Africa: Mthatha Residents Block N2 Over Water Crisis

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[GroundUp] "I can't remember when we last had water. It's been months"

African oil producers defend need to drill at fossil fuel exit talks

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Oil-rich African nations at global fossil fuel phaseout talks in Colombia said Wednesday they would keep drilling to support economic growth, highlighting tensions between climate and fiscal realities for developing producers.

Mali: Mali Junta Leader to Attend Funeral of Defence Minister Killed in Rebel Attacks

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[RFI] Mali's junta leader Assimi Goita is expected to attend the funeral on Thursday of Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara, who was killed in an assault on his home during attacks that have destabilised the army's grip on power.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Picks 4 November for Local Government Elections

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[Scrolla] The president shared the news on Thursday during a meeting with mayors and premiers at the Birchwood Hotel in Ekurhuleni. With less than 190 days left until the big vote, South Africans will decide who runs councils across the country.

Nigeria: 'My Enemies Want Me Out Using Insecurity' - Tinubu

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[Premium Times] Mr Tinubu framed the surge in insecurity not just as a national challenge but as a politically weaponised tool.

'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital

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The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Kenya: Government Losing Over Ksh 120 Billion Annually to Illicit Alcohol Trade, MPs Told

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The country is losing more than KSh 120 billion annually in tax revenue due to the widespread trade in illicit alcohol, Members of Parliament have been told, underscoring the growing scale of the underground market and its deepening economic and public health implications.

BRVM Moves Into The Spotlight As Global Investors Turn To West Africa

AfricaDotcom  

West Africa’s regional stock exchange made its case to global investors in New York this week, as the Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) brought

2025 Hedera Africa Hackathon Announces Winners, Officially Becomes The Largest Web3 Hackathon Globally

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The Hashgraph Association and Exponential Science mark the conclusion of the 2025 Hedera Africa Hackathon, officially becoming the largest Web3 hackathon

Kenya's president hosts marathon record breaker Sawe

Africanews  

President William Ruto held a more formal welcoming ceremony Thursday, where he described Sawe's win as “a defining moment in the history of human endurance”

Africa: Amine Laghidi, the First Moroccan and African to be Awarded a Prize at the Trieste Summit

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[allAfrica] The Honorable Professor Amine Laghidi, an eminent international expert and presiding head of several global organizations, has been bestowed with the Special Award at the Trieste Summit.

Africa’s business leaders push for smarter growth at Paris forum {Business Africa}

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Across all discussions at the Business Africa Forum, a common thread emerged: self-determination. Whether through fintech innovation, practical AI adoption, or network-driven investment strategies, African entrepreneurs are actively reshaping the rules of engagement.

Morocco's Achraf Hakimi injured with just weeks to go to World Cup

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The Paris Saint Germain player injured his right thigh during a Champions League semi-final first leg match against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

Poor battery recycling drives lead poisoning risks in Africa's solar energy boom

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Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk as Africa’s clean energy boom drives a surge in battery use.

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