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New Lassa fever infections fall but case fatality rate jumps as Nigeria continues to battle outbreak

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As Nigeria continues to battle an outbreak of Lassa fever, the number of new infections dropped to 65 in the last week of February, the country’s Centre for Disease Control said on Monday, down from 77 the week before.

Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Secretary General Joins Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 as Investors Eye Africa’s Gas Opportunity

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The Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2026 Forum in Paris gains strategic weight with the scheduled participation of Dr. Philip Mshelbila, the newly appointed

Nominations Officially Open for African Energy Awards 2026 – Celebrating Leadership, Innovation and Excellence

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Nominations for the African Energy Awards are officially open, with entries open until May 30. Taking place during the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW):

Wingu Africa appoints Prasad Acharya as Director of Sales for Tanzania

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Wingu Africa (www.Wingu.Africa), East Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data centre operator, has appointed Prasad Acharya as Director of Sales for Tanzania.

AfrexInsure Appoints Lesley Ndlovu as New Chief Executive Officer

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AfrexInsure, the wholly-owned Specialty Insurance Subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), has announced the appointment

Nigus and Elmirate announce $200m initiative to support Africa’s security sector

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Nigus International Investment Limited (www.Nigusng.com) and Elmirate Investment LLC (www.Elmirate.ae) (Elmirate Capital) have signed a strategic memorandum

Benin Presidential Election 2026: AFRICA24 Group Provides Comprehensive Coverage

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The presidential election scheduled for April 12, 2026, will once again position the Republic of Benin as a democratic showcase for Africa. Read more African

After a Decade of Suffering Under a Growing Tumor, Hope and Healing Begins in an Instant

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For nearly ten years, Theogette, a mother of three from rural Madagascar, lived with a painful facial tumor. That tumor grew larger and more noticeable every

Starsight Energy Africa Group (“Starsight”) partners with British International Investment (“BII”) to advance clean energy growth in West Africa through US$15 million mezzanine funding

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Starsight Energy Africa Group (https://StarsightEnergy.com), a leading provider of clean energy solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers

Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026 Announces Award Recipients: Vimbai Masiyiwa and Colin Bell to Be Honoured in Nairobi

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FHS Africa (www.FutureHospitality.com/Africa), organised by The Bench, is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the prestigious FHS Africa Awards. Read

Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Positions Africa as Rapid, Cost‑Effective Solution to Europe’s Gas Crunch

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Europe is facing renewed gas supply pressure. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing EU efforts to reduce reliance on Russian gas have exposed

Corruption-Linked Arrests in South Sudan Raise Questions

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In a wave of arrests that began on February 24, South Sudanese authorities have detained at least six current and former officials linked to the country’s oil

Voter turnout down in Congo-Brazzaville as president set to extend rule

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Voters in Congo-Brazzaville went to the polls on Sunday in an election expected to extend the rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso.

Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off

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Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.

South African farmers reeling from foot-and-mouth disaster

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Farmers in South Africa facing an eruption of foot-and-mouth disease say a government vaccination effort has come too late.

AFCON 2025 becomes most widely watched edition with 61% global rise

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The 37th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), held in Morocco, has shattered records. Preliminary figures from independent research agencies show a 61% surge in global viewership, confirming the tournament's status as one of the fastest-growing sporting events in the world.

Northern Nigeria: after years of calm, jihadists attacked Maiduguri city

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Suspected jihadists launched an overnight attack on a Nigerian military post on the outskirts of Maiduguri, a key northeastern city that had not seen such violence in years, police, emergency services and residents said Monday.

Africa: After Nearly 30 Years with AGOA--Passing the Baton

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[allAfrica] Accra -- After nearly three decades of active engagement with the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), I recently informed my distinguished Co-Chair of the AGOA Alliance, The Hon. Chris Stewart, the Alliance's hardworking Secretariat -- Tim Stewart of The Bennett Consulting Group and James Link of The Cormac Group -- and my remarkable team at The Whitaker Group of my decision to step down from the AGOA Alliance, where I have been honored to serve as Co-Chair.

Ethiopia Landslide Death Toll Climbs to 125, Regional Authorities Report

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The death toll from devastating landslides triggered by heavy rains in southern Ethiopia has risen to 125, according to the South Ethiopia regional

Kenya says Russia will stop recruiting its citizens to fight in Ukraine

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Kenya says Russia has agreed to stop accepting Kenyan nationals into its military after concerns that hundreds of citizens had been drawn into the war in Ukraine.

Ethiopia urges fuel saving amid Middle East-driven price surge

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Faced with an alarming rise in fuel prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East, the Ethiopian government is now calling on citizens and institutions to avoid unnecessary consumption and is announcing measures to stabilize supply and combat illegal trade.

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