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Ghana: Ghana's Black Stars Have Nothing to Fear Against England, Insists Queiroz

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[Leadership] Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has declared that his side will draw inspiration from an entire nation when they face England in a pivotal FIFA World Cup Group L clash, insisting the Black Stars have "33 million lions" behind them.

West Africa: West Africa's Rice Imperative - Why Investing in the Value Chain Is the Most Important Bet We Can Make

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[World Bank] Every year, West Africa sends more than $3.5 billion abroad to buy rice -- a staple food that millions of people across the region consume every day. Yet, this is a crop that grows and thrives in the region.

School offers migrant children alternative to irregular migration

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Established by a local organization supporting migrants and refugees, the educational center provides lessons in French, Arabic, and mathematics to children who are often living in highly vulnerable conditions.

Iran's President Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan for talks as US-Iran try to finalise peace deal

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian landed in Islamabad on Tuesday for talks with top Pakistani officials mediating negotiations between Tehran and Washington on bringing a permanent end to the Middle East war.

The IMF Is Back in Dakar. Africa’s Sovereign Markets Are Open for Business

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The imf is back: Senegal signals credibility with a $104 million early payment, the DRC prints its first Eurobond four times oversubscribed, and Kenya's

Congolese chefs put high-end spin on traditional cuisine

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Yam gratin, safou-fruit butter and caterpillar sauce: in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country not usually associated with high cuisine, a new generation of chefs is putting a gourmet spin on traditional recipes.

US cut to South Africa's HIV response could cost lives, UNAids chief warns

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"Please do not take money away because you are taking lives away," Winnie Byanyima said.

IMF's new Africa chief warns of Middle East conflict fallout, sees bright future for Africa

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The International Monetary Fund’s new Africa chief, Zeine Zeidane, says conflict in the Middle East is creating fresh economic challenges for sub-Saharan Africa, but insists the IMF remains committed to supporting countries under pressure.

From non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story

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Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup, with Ghana poised to face England.

Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body

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Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he died.

Somalia: U.S. Resumes Air Strikes in Somalia After Brief Lull, Africom Says

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu, June 23 -- The United States has resumed air strikes in Somalia after a brief pause, carrying out a series of operations against Al-Shabaab militants in coordination with the Somali government, U.S. military officials said.

Africa: Why Eastern DR Congo's Peace Efforts Are Vital to Containing Ebola

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[ISS] Conflict, mistrust and closed borders are hindering the containment of Ebola in DRC and neighbouring countries.

Malawi: South Africa's Top Court Rules Edgar Lungu Will Be Buried in South Africa, Hands Victory to Family

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[Nyasa Times] Former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu will be buried in South Africa after the country's Supreme Court of Appeal overturned an earlier ruling that would have allowed the Zambian Government to repatriate his remains for a state funeral and burial in Lusaka.

Nigeria: Eight Dead, Five Rescued in Farmers-Herders Clash in Kebbi

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[Vanguard] The Kebbi Police Command has confirmed the death of eight persons in a violent clash between farmers and herders in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area of the state.

Nigeria: Local Petrol Production Hits 48m Ltrs Per Day - FG

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[Vanguard] The federal government has disclosed that local production of petrol has moved from effectively zero in 2023 to about 48 million litres per day.

Kenya halts controversial U.S.-backed ebola site, minister says

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Kenya has ordered a halt to preparations for a US-run Ebola quarantine facility, the health minister told a court Tuesday after being held in contempt for ignoring a previous stop-work order

Liberia: Liberia Signs MOU for 50mw Solar Plant, Battery Storage Project

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[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The Government of Liberia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mali-based AfriLight Energy to develop a 50-megawatt solar power plant and battery energy storage system as part of efforts to expand electricity access and strengthen the country's renewable energy sector.

Nigeria: Troops Crush Terrorists in Sokoto, Katsina, Rescue Abductees, Recover Arms

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[Leadership] Troops of "Operation FANSAN YAMMA" have dealt a major blow to terrorist groups operating in the North-West.

Nigeria: Honour Terms of Your Visa, U.S. Mission Warns Nigerians

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[Vanguard] United States Mission in Nigeria has reminded Nigerian travellers to strictly comply with US immigration laws, saying adherence to visa terms was key to protecting future travel and study opportunities.

Zimbabwe: This Prosecution Should Never Have Happened - Zimind Editor Zaba Recounts Year of Trauma After Acquittal

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[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba says the criminal case against her "should never have happened" after the High Court quashed charges stemming from a satirical article critical of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, ending nearly a year of prosecution that she says left her traumatised and stripped of her dignity.

Nigeria: Full Details - One Injured As Suspected Bomb Explodes in Lagos

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[Vanguard] A suspected Improvised Explosive Device, IED, yesterday detonated beneath a parked vehicle in the Oke Mushin area of Lagos, injuring the owner and causing panic among residents.

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