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West Africa: BRVM Marks 29 Years As a Regional Capital Markets Anchor

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[Daba Finance] The Regional Stock Exchange (BRVM) marked its 29th anniversary on December 18, underscoring its role as a shared capital market for the eight member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union.

PSG president Al-Khelaïfi acquitted again by Swiss court

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Switzerland’s supreme court upheld the acquittal of Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser al-Khelaïfi in the final appeals stage of a case that alleged wrongdoing linked to former FIFA secretary general Jérôme Valcke and the awarding of World Cup television rights

African soccer gets overhaul with new Nations League as Africa Cup mov

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African soccer is getting a major shake-up with the creation of the African Nations League and conversion of the biennial Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle.

Achraf Hakimi is back for Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations campaign

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Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has recovered from an ankle injury in time for the Africa Cup of Nations, both the player and coach Walid Regragui said Saturday before the team’s opening game

Afcon to be held every four years from 2028

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In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 - switching away from biennial finals.

Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in 6th round to win heavyweight fight

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With the victory, Joshua now can angle to reclaim the heavyweight title he lost against Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua also has talked about a long discussed match with countryman and former champion, Tyson Fury

UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo, extends peacekeeping mission for a year

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The U.N. Security Council has urged Rwanda to withdraw its forces from eastern Congo and extended the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, known as MONUSCO, for a year, as fighting in the region escalated despite a U.S.-mediated peace deal

Gaza: Egypt, Russia urge strict implementation of ceasefire deal

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Egypt's foreign minister Badr Abdelatty urged the international community to step up pressure to halt what he described as daily ceasefire violations

AFCON 2025: Gabon lands in Morocco without Aubameyang

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Coached by Thierry Mouyouma, Gabon will start their tournament against Cameroon on December 24th. Mozambique and defending champions Ivory Coast are also in Group F

Could 'massive' Munyua win spark darts boom in Kenya?

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David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.

Rubio acknowledges setbacks in DRC-Rwanda deal, urges compliance

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US secretary of State Marcio Rubio acknowledged the backsliding on a U.S.-mediated deal involving the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, saying his country was still focused on making the agreement work

African gifts that celebrate culture and craft

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The 2025 holiday season is here, and the perfect gift for a loved one during this season blends cultural significance with modern style. One such

Julie Mehretu’s quest to amplify African film

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International artist Julie Mehretu is expanding her focus beyond world-class galleries to the open road, launching a pan-African initiative to

Ancient Egyptian pleasure boat discovered

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Archaeologists have uncovered a rare ancient Egyptian pleasure boat off the coast of Alexandria, dated to the early first century AD. Measuring an

How Falz carries Fela’s protest torch

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In the vibrant world of Afrobeats, few artists balance chart-topping hits with biting social commentary like Falz. A lawyer-turned-revolutionary rapper,

African football icons who never won AFCON

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Football glory is often measured by silverware, but for some of the game’s most iconic legends, the Africa Cup of Nations remained an elusive dream.

Inside Kéré’s first South American project

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Architect Francis Kéré has unveiled his first South American project: Biblioteca dos Saberes, or “The House of Wisdom,” a 40,000-square-meter public

A writer’s quest for Yoruba fluency

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In this personal essay, the author of “My Sister, the Serial Killer” explores the vulnerable journey of reclaiming her heritage. Learning

Your cultural cheat sheet to Morocco

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Morocco rewards curious travelers with a rich blend of history, music, cinema, and everyday rituals, and a little preparation goes a long way. Begin

Egypt’s Colossi of Memnon rise again

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After decades of painstaking work, Egypt has unveiled the newly restored Colossi of Memnon at the entrance to Pharaoh Amenhotep III’s vast Luxor

How live shows power Nigeria’s music boom

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Nigerian artists earned an estimated $395 million from touring and live performances in 2024/2025, underscoring concerts and festivals as the

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