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Ivory Coast opposition call for election reform ahead of vote

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Opposition leaders gathered in Abidjan this weekend, calling for inclusive dialogue and demanding reforms to ensure a fair electoral process

NOAA predicts active hurricane season

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The Atlantic hurricane season is back — and forecasters say it could be another active one

Heartbreak as cash-strapped Nigerians abandon their pets

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Pet owners are struggling with the rising cost of living in the West African nation.

Death toll from Nigeria flash floods rises to 151

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Emergency services warn the number of victims may rise as recovery and rescue operations continue.

Global Heat Report: Climate change fuels silent killer

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Half the world’s population—around four billion people—experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat between May 2024 and May 2025, and scientists say climate change is directly to blame

Elon Musk steps down after turbulent Government role

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Elon Musk is stepping down from his temporary role leading the Department of Government Efficiency, ending a controversial chapter in Washington

U.K-Egypt: Mother of jailed activist hospitalised amid hunger strike

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The mother of a pro-democracy activist imprisoned in Egypt is seriously ill in a London hospital after resuming a hunger strike

DR Congo Justice Minister under fire over $19M transfer

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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, pressure is mounting on Justice Minister Constant Mutamba after explosive allegations over a multi-million dollar no-bid contract and suspicious fund transfers

Shakira cancels Washington pride concert

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Shakira has cancelled her Saturday night performance at Nationals Park, part of the opening weekend of WorldPride 2025—a global LGBTQ+ celebration

South Sudan flood threat returns

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In Bentiu, survival requires vigilance and vigorous efforts to maintain and strengthen the vast network of dikes that protect hundreds of thousands of people living on a tiny sliver of land surrounded by 4,500 square kilometres of floodwater

Deadly floods sweep Nigeria

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In the quiet hours before dawn, torrential rains swept through the town of Mokwa in north-central Nigeria, leaving behind a path of destruction

Flavored tobacco products luring youth to addiction, death - WHO

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Flavours like menthol, bubble gum and cotton candy are masking the harshness of tobacco and nicotine products turning toxic products into youth-friendly bait, the agency says. Flavours not only make it harder to quit but have also been linked to serious lung diseases

Khelif required to take sex test for World Boxing fights

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World Boxing says Olympic champion Imane Khelif will not be allowed to fight in the female category at their competitions until she undergoes a mandatory sex test.

Nigeria Launches AfCFTA Air Corridor, Boosting Trade with Three Countries

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Nigeria has established an AfCFTA air corridor to Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa, slashing export logistics costs by up to 75% for local

African Development Bank Secures Record $11 Billion in Fresh Investments

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has secured a record-breaking $11.1 billion in new investments for 2024–2025, the highest in its history. Half

Naspers and Platinum Push SA Stocks to a Decade-Best May

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South Africa’s stock market is on a winning streak, with the FTSE/JSE All Share Index up over 7% in dollar valuation in May. This marks its best monthly

E-Commerce Showdown: Can Jumia Hold Off China’s Retail Powerhouses?

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Jumia, Africa’s largest e-commerce platform, is doubling down on partnerships with Chinese merchants to counter the aggressive rise of Temu and Shein,

Kenya Eyes Safaricom Stake Sale as Debt Pressure Mounts

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Kenya is preparing to sell part of its 34.9% stake in Safaricom, its most valuable corporate asset, to raise $1.1 billion and ease mounting debt

EBID Opens First Country Office in Abidjan to Boost West African Integration

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The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) plans to launch its first-ever country office in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a major milestone in

Trump’s Remittance Tax Could Hit African Families Where It Hurts Most

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A new US remittance tax under President Trump’s administration could deeply impact millions of African families who rely on money sent from abroad.

Alliance of Sahel States Charts Bold Path Toward Economic Sovereignty

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In a bold shift toward economic sovereignty, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are deepening their Alliance of Sahel States (AES) with moves that go beyond

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