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The Importance Of Power Pools For Africa’s Energy Growth

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As Africa’s energy demand continues to rise, regional power pools have become a cornerstone for ensuring energy security, driving economic growth,

Egypt Tells Rubio: Arab States Reject Trump’s Plan to Displace Gaza’s Palestinians

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has communicated the Arab states’ unequivocal rejection of President Donald Trump’s plan for Palestinians to the US

Ghana Bars Non-essential Travel for Government Officials to Curb Spending

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Ghana’s President John Mahama has placed a ban on non-essential travel for government officials in a bid to reduce government expenditure amid the nation’s

Nigeria’s Non-oil Exports Surged by 20.7% in 2024

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The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has disclosed that Nigeria exported 7.2 million tons of non-oil products, valued at $5.45 billion, in 2024.

Kremlin Prioritizes Africa: New Deals and Currency Initiatives Signal Strategic Shift

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Russia is increasingly prioritizing Africa as a key region for expanding its global influence, according to Vyacheslav Volodin, Speaker of the Russian State

South Africa Considering Exempting Musk from Black Ownership Rules

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South Africa is exploring a potential workaround to its Black economic empowerment rules to attract investments from Elon Musk’s companies. Under current

CAR President Launches Meme-coin Experiment to Boost Country’s Profile

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Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has debuted a new meme-coin, dubbed $CAR, as an experimental tool to boost the nation’s global

Novare And Reelement Technologies Announces$100 Million Refining Facility In Africa

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The partnership will establish Africa’s first fully integrated critical mineral refining platform employing local talent 

ICC Investigates Italy Over Libyan Warlord’s Release

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched an inquiry into Italy for releasing Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri, a Libyan suspected of

DA Mounts Legal Challenge Against Controversial Land Expropriation Law

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South Africa’s government is facing a legal challenge from the Democratic Alliance over a controversial land expropriation law that triggered President

Nigeria: Unicef, Partners to Provide 3 Million Bottles of Supplements to Boost Maternal Health

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[Premium Times] MMS is an ante-natal supplement that provides micronutrients (minerals and vitamins), including iron and folic acid, all combined in a single tablet

Nigeria: Negotiating With Bandits Will Never Be Part of Our Strategy in Zamfara - Lawal

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[Premium Times] A statement by the governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the BBC Hausa service interview was mischievously translated by some media platforms to mislead the public on the position of the State Government

Nigeria: El-Rufai Alleges Plot to Arrest Him, Fixes Date to Return to Nigeria

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[Premium Times] "I have been hearing these same rumours of arrest, detention and torture in some dungeon in the NSA's office (where Emefiele was allegedly tortured to resign as CBN governor) since July 2024, when the so-called report of the Kaduna Assembly began circulating."

Sierra Leone: AXA XL Contributes $1.2 Million to Major African Community Climate-Resilience Partnership

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[savethechildren_uk] AXA XL is providing a grant of $1.2 million to Save the Children for a five-year initiative to mitigate the impact of climate change across coastal ecosystems in Sierra Leone.

Somalia: Somali President Visits Azerbaijan to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties

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[Shabelle] Baku, Azerbaijan -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Baku, marking a historic moment as it is the first time a Somali president has officially visited Azerbaijan. The visit is strategically designed to bolster the recently established diplomatic ties between Somalia and Azerbaijan.

Rwanda: Govt Sends Condolences After Bus Accident Kills 20 in Rulindo

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[New Times] The government of Rwanda has sent condolences to families of victims of a bus accident that killed 20 people and injured several others in Rulindo District on Tuesday, February 11.

Uganda: We're Teaching NRM How Democracy Works - Bobi Wine

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[Nile Post] Speaking after the announcement of NUP's flag bearer for the upcoming Kawempe North by-election, Kyagulanyi highlighted the transparent and fair selection process as a testament to the democratic values that NUP upholds, which he asserts are absent in the NRM.

Nigeria: Maiduguri Residents Pray for Lower Food Prices As Ramadan Draws Near

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[Premium Times] Unlike in previous years when prices skyrocketed days before the beginning of the holy month, the faithful are having a different experience as they go shopping.

Nigeria: CPI 2024 - Why Nigeria's Ranking Improves but Performs Below Regional, Global Average

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[Premium Times] Nigeria climbed five places to 140th spot out of 180 countries in the 2024 CPI, despite adding only one point to its score in last year's assessment, bringing its total to 26 out of a possible 100.

Nigeria: Dubai Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Nigerian Billionaire Jailed for Financial Crime

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[Premium Times] Abdulrahman Bashar ultimately owns and controls the Rahamaniyya Group of Companies, which trades, supplies, and distributes African crude and oil products.

South Africa: National Treasury Calls On Investors to Join Global Investor Call

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[SAnews.gov.za] The National Treasury has encouraged investors interested in participating in the upcoming Global Investor Call (GIC) after the tabling of the budget, to submit their questions through designated representatives from Goldman Sachs or Investec.

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