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South Africa: Gauteng Taxi Strike Averted After Talks - South African News Briefs - July 24, 2026

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Health: Solar-powered ambulances soon heading to Kenya

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The two-seater ambulance can reach a top speed of 120 kilometres per hour and is designed for inaccessible off-road terrain.

Why African Agriculture Needs Its Nana Benz Moment — and How To Seize It

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When Dédé Rose Gamélé Creppy, one of Togo's last original Nana Benz, died in 2023, she took with her more than a successful business legacy. She represented

Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappings

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They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.

Why Strong AI Oversight and Governance Will Shape The Future of SA’s Financial Services

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become deeply woven into every aspect of financial services, from customer onboarding and fraud detection to transaction

South African, German foreign ministers hold talks in Pretoria

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Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul met with South Africa's foreign minister, Ronald Lamola with talks that would focus on growing the economy and accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressed pressing global challenges

Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight

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Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.

Barcelona signs forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

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Spanish champion Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract on Thursday, as it rebuilds the attack following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski

Philippines capital hosts a centre to train priests and clergy in exorcism

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Opened five months ago, it is the only institute of its kind in Asia and receives clergy from across the region.

Swansea sign Ghana winger Opoku

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Championship club Swansea City complete the signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.

'Motherhood should not be the end of anyone's story'

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After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players "feel bad" about getting married and having children.

Nuits d’Afrique 2026: First Impressions from Montreal

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For the 40th consecutive year, Montreal's Festival International Nuits D'Afrique is presenting a twleve-day tsunami of talent from Africa and the diaspora. As

Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says

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Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.

Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya

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Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.

Walrus makes history becoming first calf to be born in Middle East

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SeaWorld Abu Dhabi says Kaya's birth is a huge milestone for the park and the zoological industry.

ICC oversight body to vote on fate of Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan

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Diplomats from around the world are gathering at United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday, to decide whether to permanently remove from office the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.

African Trade: Bringing AfCFTA Closer to Local Businesses {Business Africa}

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Access to finance also remains a critical obstacle. To address this, the ITC has partnered with Equity Group to expand trade finance for priority sectors while providing entrepreneurs—particularly young business owners—with greater access to market intelligence, business support services and regiona

Dangote Refinery Secures $2.5 Billion Investment to Expand Africa’s Fuel Production

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Nigeria's Dangote mega-refinery Thursday said it has secured $2.5 billion in investment from private investors to fund its expansion plans, as it widens its refining business to east Africa.

U.N. chief says natural resource control and extraction fueling conflict

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Secretary-General António Guterres said that the control and exploitation of natural resources are dramatically altering the causes, dynamics, and the outcomes of conflict

UK cancels military training exercise in Kenya after licence dispute

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Britain has cancelled one of its annual military trainings in Kenya after failing to obtain a licence from the government, its defence ministry said on Thursday.

Morocco celebrates 30 years of international storytelling festival

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A festival in Morocco's Rabat explores the power and endurance of oral storytelling, centering tales that dive into the concept of the homeland.

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