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Africa: Shaping the Future of African Media - African Media Elevated as Instruments of Economic Power and Sovereignty

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[ANA] The second edition of Shaping the Future of African Media, organised by Africa News Agency (ANA) on April 29 and 30 in Accra, brought together media leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, digital experts, communication professionals and African creators around an issue that has now become central: transforming African narratives into levers of economic power, global influence and sovereignty.

Sonangol Takes Emerald Sponsorship at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as Angola Expands Deepwater and Gas Portfolio

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Angola’s national oil company Sonangol has been confirmed as an Emerald Sponsor of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary General to Address African Energy Week 2026 as Energy Markets Enter New Geopolitical Phase

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OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais will address African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, bringing one of the most influential voices in global oil

Invest Africa and United Kingdom (UK) Government announce strategic partnership for The Africa Debate – London

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Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading platform for trade and investment across the African continent, is proud to announce a strategic partnership

South Sudan Declines to Renew Oranto’s License for Block B3

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The Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of South Sudan (https://MOP.Gov.SS) announces that it has decided not to renew the Exploration and Production

APO Group Wins Gold Stevie® Award In 2026 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards

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APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the pan-African communications consultancy integrating advisory, execution, and proprietary news distribution, today was named

Yango Group announces 2026 Yango Fellowship cohort across six African countries

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Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 30 April 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Yango Group has announced the 2026 cohort of its Yango Fellowship programme, selecting 24

Sunny Dolat: Nuance in African Fashion

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Reframing fashion as cultural language, Sunny Dolat explores identity, ritual and diversity, challenging narrow views of African fashion.

Taxing the Informal Economy: Tech’s Promise and Pitfalls

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Changes in the development finance world – especially the sharp drop in foreign aid and fewer cheap loans for low-income countries – have pushed taxation back

Why South Africa’s College Reforms Keep Failing

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South Africa’s 50 public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are, in the main, struggling institutions. Read more African news and

How China Is Shaping Africa’s Cities — Without Locals

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As African cities experience some of the fastest urban growth rates in the world, China has become a major bilateral financier for urban infrastructure. Read

AGOA at 25: Winners, Losers and What’s Next

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The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is a landmark piece of trade legislation enacted by the United States in 2000. Its goal is to promote economic

Hundreds rally in Chad for release of opposition leader Masra

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Hundreds gathered on Wednesday in N'Djamena to demand the release of Chadian opposition leader and former premier Succes Masra, who has been in custody for almost a year

Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery

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Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

The dam, the miners, and the question of who electricity is for

This Is Africa  

Ethiopia's hydro-powered Bitcoin boom is either a sovereignty breakthrough or a colonial echo. Which one it becomes depends on the choices being made right now.

In Mauritania, Malian refugees hope to return home

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Some 300,000 Malians have sought refuge in Mauritania's Hodh Chargui region since a security crisis began in 2012, fuelled by violence from jihadists, local criminal gangs and pro-independence groups

Thousands pay tribute to Mali's slain defence minister under tight security

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A ceremony for Sadio Camara was held under tight security in the capital, Bamako, on Thursday.

Pix of the Day, 30 April 2026

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Pix of the Day, 30 April 2026

Why do so many African women bleach their skin? Study looks beyond what they tell researcher

This Is Africa  

Strong social pressures shape how people respond to direct questions about skin colour.

Sabastian Sawe's parents overjoyed by London Marathon world record

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Emily and Simon watched their son become the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon from their home in Kenya.

Namibia: Workers' Day - a Call to Reflect On Dignity

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[New Era] Workers' Day should be viewed not only as a commemoration, but also as a moment to critically assess the condition and wellbeing of workers today. It is a day that invites reflection on how far we have come, and how far we still need to go in ensuring dignity, fairness and justice in the world of work.

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