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Grey expands global business banking with new USD-based payment capabilities

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Grey (https://Grey.co), a provider of cross-border payments solutions, has expanded its business banking offering to include USD business accounts, bulk

Green Investment Momentum Builds Ahead of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026

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Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 (AGES 2026) (https://apo-opa.co/3ZUnhI7) opens next week at a pivotal moment for South Africa’s economy – following

SICPA secures major European award for United Kingdom (UK) Vaping Duty Stamps Program

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Swiss technology company SICPA (www.SICPA.com) secured a landmark traceability contract, in partnership with Spectra Systems Corporation’s subsidiary, Cartor

African Ministers Outline Industry Priorities Ahead of African Mining Week 2026

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With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is

Africa’s $29.5T Mineral Wealth Poised to Boost Mining Sector Jobs

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Africa’s mining sector maintains its role as a key contributor of employment creation, fuelled by rising global demand for critical minerals. According to the

DRC: Maurice Pellosh's clients rediscover their portraits in documentary

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A new documentary about Maurice Pellosh has enabled former clients of the Congolese photographer to rediscover their portraits that were taken decades ago.

Georgia village revives Berikaoba, an ancient pagan spring festival

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Each spring, Georgia’s village of Didi Chailuri revives Berikaoba, a pagan rite with masked berikas, music and wrestling, hoping for fertility and good harvest.

Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo: “Gabon deserves much better” [Interview]

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In Gabon, the High Authority for Communication has requested the suspension of social media until further notice. This decision has sparked controversy. We discuss this with Marie Noëlle Ada Meyo, Special Advisor and Deputy Spokesperson for President Oligui Nguema.

Kenya: 10-Month-Old Baby Dies in Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Nakuru

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A 10-month-old baby has died in a suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning after a charcoal stove was left burning inside a house in Kahiga Centre, Subukia Sub-County, police said.

Kenya: DCI Probes Deadly Mob Killing At Vihiga Political Rally As Boda Boda Rider Lynched

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched investigations into a deadly mob justice incident during a political rally in Vihiga County that left a boda boda rider dead, raising fresh concerns over security and the arming of supporters at political gatherings.

East Africa: Comesa Probes Meta Over Whatsapp Ai Restrictions

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCPC) has opened an investigation into Meta Platforms Ireland Limited over alleged abuse of dominance, raising fresh concerns about competition in the region's fast-growing digital services sector.

Kenya: 57-Year-Old Man Dies After Electrocution From Clothesline in Kariobangi North

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A 57-year-old man, Vincent Ouma Ahura, died after being electrocuted while removing clothes from a drying line outside his Kariobangi North home on Saturday evening, police confirmed.

Kenya: Police Probe Suspected Murder After 2 Men Found Dead in Mida Forest Along Kilifi-Malindi Highway

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Police have launched investigations after two bodies were discovered in Mida Forest along the main Kilifi-Malindi Highway in what is suspected to be a murder case.

Nigeria: NDPA - Infrastructure Stability Key to Unlocking Nigeria's Oil Revenue Potential

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[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The Niger Delta Progressive Alliance (NDPA) has emphasised that safeguarding existing oil and gas infrastructure remains one of the most effective strategies for strengthening national revenue, improving macroeconomic stability, and accelerating sustainable development across Nigeria.

Nigeria: Eatl, NUPRC's Joint Move to Curb Oil Losses, Boost Revenue

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[This Day] Nigeria recorded a major win in its efforts to curb oil losses, increase federation's revenue and boost local technically capacity with the successful execution of pioneering gravimetric flow metering calibration facility in Eket, Akwa Ibom State, marking a significant milestone in the country's drive to boost transparency and accountability in crude oil production, writes Peter Uzoho

Nigeria: Mirroring Monetary Policy, Maximum Lending Rate Droped to 29.32 Percent in December

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[This Day] The disparity between Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) monetary policy rate (MPR) and commercial banks' lending rate closed further at the end of 2025 as the banking sector average maximum lending rate dropped to 29.32 per cent from 29.71 per cent in December 2024.

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - 30 Cases Reported in Edo With Six Fatalities

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[This Day] Benin -- The Director of Public Health, Edo State Ministry of Heath, Dr. Ojeifo Stephenson, has said 30 cases of Lassa fever has been reported in Edo with six fatalities.

Nigeria: Mothers of Chibok - The Inspiring Story of Women Who Refused to Be Broken

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[This Day] In a powerful cinematic tribute, Emmy-winning filmmaker Joel 'Kachi' Benson and award-winning actor and producer Joke Silva are bringing the untold story of the Mothers of Chibok to cinemas nationwide. The unbreakable mothers of Chibok turned their pain into purpose and their grief into strength.

Nigeria: FCT Area Council Polls - Abiodun Hails Tinubu, APC

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[Premium Times] Mr Abiodun described APC's strong performance as an endorsement of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

Nigeria: Ogun Introduces Additional Pension Benefit to Address CPs Concerns

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[Premium Times] The initiative, approved by the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun, was announced in a communiqué issued after a series of consultative meetings

Nigeria: EFCC Arrests 20 Suspects for Vote Buying, Other Electoral Offences aa_headline

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[Premium Times] EFCC said the suspects were arrested during the FCT area council elections held on Saturday for vote buying, among other electoral offences.

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