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A Biotech Revolution – Driven By Africa, For Africa

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True innovation doesn’t happen in a silo. It’s the combination of experience, expertise —  and critically — collaboration. So if you picture the

Kipyegon targets first women's sub-four minute mile

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Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.

Africa is important to Trump, despite aid cuts, envoy tells BBC

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Donald Trump "highly values Africa and African people", says his African envoy, Massad Boulos.

Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Hydrocarbons Minister to Speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Amid Renewed Exploration Drive

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Minister of Hydrocarbons, Aimé Sakombi Molendo, is confirmed to speak at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 in

Kenya: Ant smuggling suspects set to be sentenced on May 7

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A magistrate presiding over the case of four suspects charged with smugglings garden ants, has set their sentencing date to May 7, 2025 during a hearing in Nairobi on Wednesday.

Rwanda: How Rwanda's New Health Intelligence Centre Could Transform Healthcare

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[New Times] With the help of mathematical models, medics at the Ministry of Health expect to be able to predict disease trends months ahead, thanks to the newly launched Health Intelligence Centre.

Tanzania: Bus Crisis Leaves Hundreds Stranded

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[Daily News] Tension and frustration engulfed Kimara Mwisho bus terminal in Dar es Salaam yesterday morning, as hundreds of commuters were left stranded for hours amid an acute shortage of UDA Rapid Transit (UDART) buses during peak hours.

Nigeria: 61.5 Million Nigerians Vaccinated Against Malaria, Yellow Fever, Hpv, Others - Official

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[Premium Times] He noted that the HPV vaccine is available free of charge in PHC facilities across the country, like every other vaccine in the national immunisation schedule.

Namibia: 26 Schools Without Water in Oshikoto ... No Electricity At 13 Schools

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[New Era] Omuthiya -- Twenty-six schools operate without potable water in the Oshikoto region, the Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture in the region has reported.

Namibia: Busch Backs Budget

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[New Era] Member of Parliament and former executive chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC) Sharonice Busch, has thrown her full support behind the 2025/26 national budget, describing it as a "manifesto of progress".

Botswana Vice President Lauds African Development Bank’s 60-Year Legacy, Urges Economic Resilient Africa

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Botswana’s Vice President and Finance Minister Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe has urged African leaders to build an economically viable and resilient continent

Ghana: Pres Mahama Suspends Chief Justice

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[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution, suspended the Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.

Suspension of Ghana's chief justice is 'abuse of power', says opposition

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This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office.

Somalia: Farmaajo Defends Tactical Withdrawal of Somali Armed Forces, Urges Unity and Support for National Army

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[Radio Dalsan] Former Somali President, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, has come to the defense of the Somali National Army (SNA) following recent withdrawals from key military positions, including the strategic district of Aadan Yabaal.

Africa: Africa to Lead Global GDP Expansion in 2025 Despite Macro Headwinds

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[Daba Finance] TLDR

Trade uncertainty could worsen global economic challenges, IMF warns

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The IMF now forecasts global growth at 2.8 percent for 2025, a sharp 0.5 percentage points reduction from its January estimate, with a further slowdown to 3 percent projected for 2026

Africa: Senegal Will Be Sub-Saharan Africa's Fastest-Growing Economy in 2025

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[Daba Finance] TLDR

Kenya: MPs Push for Bigger Cash Transfers, Transparency in Social Protection Fund

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Lawmakers are rallying behind the proposed Social Protection Bill, 2025, calling for a significant increase in cash transfer allocations to cushion the country's most vulnerable populations from inflation and the soaring cost of living.

Zimbabwe wrap up first Test win in four years

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Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.

India Accelerates Energy Push into Africa as Global Markets Shift

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India is increasingly turning to Africa as a strategic partner in its efforts to diversify energy sources and secure future supply. This shift in focus comes

Tanzania’s Election Will Deepen Cynicism About Democracy

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Just over two years ago, in March 2023, United States Vice President Kamala Harris visited Tanzania. There, she was warmly received by President Samia Suluhu

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