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Why France is betting on Anglophone Africa

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In a significant strategic shift, France is reorienting its relationship with Africa as its influence in traditional Francophone partners wanes.

BYD expands South African EV ambition

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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is accelerating its push into South Africa, aiming to expand its footprint in the country’s growing EV market. To

Turkey and Senegal forge strong trade, migration ties

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A fascinating economic corridor is flourishing between Turkey and Senegal, fueled by a unique class of circular migrants known as “gratis passengers.” These

Fez hosts artists for Sufi Culture Festival

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The historic city of Fez, Morocco, recently hosted the 17th Sufi Culture Festival, drawing around 200 artists, musicians, and researchers from across the

South Africa courts firms to fund F1 comeback

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South Africa is actively negotiating with at least six private companies to secure a major sporting event: the return of Formula 1 racing. The government

Chinese firms bet big on Nigerian lithium

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Chinese companies have poured over $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s lithium processing sector since President Bola Tinubu took office, according to

Anger erupts into protests in Cameroon after Paul Biya re-election

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Inhabitants of Douala have been protesting for a second day, following the announcement that president Paul Biya was re-elected for an eighth term. Armed forces have been deployed to several districts of the city.

South Africa: President Hails Exit From Greylist

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[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist bodes well for the integrity and reputation of the country's financial system, status as an investment destination and for the economy as a whole, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Rwanda: Over 90% of Rwanda's Historical Artifacts Still Held in Europe

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[New Times] Over 90 per cent of Rwanda's historical artifacts including cultural materials, political documents, songs, and visuals that are crucial in defining the uniqueness of Rwandans, remain in colonial museums according to Robert Masozera, Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy (RCHA).

Sudan: Civilians Must Be Spared in El Fasher Sudan

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[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) appeals for civilians' lives to be spared in El Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state, after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced their full take over the city is under way. People must be allowed to flee to safer areas.

Sudan: Sudanese Journalist Muammar Ibrahim Detained By the RSF in El-Fasher

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[CPJ] New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that freelance Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim was detained by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the paramilitary group's advance on the besieged city of El-Fasher in North Darfur, and calls for his immediate and unconditional release.

Nigeria: Resident Doctors List 19 Demands to Avert Indefinite Strike

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[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has listed 19 demands which it described as the minimum expectations required to avert a total and indefinite nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Saturday.

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Waives Defence in Terrorism Trial, Judge Cautions

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[Premium Times] It is the first major legal decision Mr Kanu has taken in the terrorism trial since taking over his own defence after suddenly sacking his lawyers last Thursday.

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Fires Ithete Over Alleged Misconduct and Cabinet Interference

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[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has fired deputy prime minister and minister of industries, mines and energy Natangue Ithete after a series of allegations about his conduct in office.

Zambia: Zambia Launches Malaria Vaccine to Protect Over Half Million Children

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[GAVI] The Ministry of Health also presented the Costed Primary Health Care (PHC) Strategy 2025-2031 and its Operational Plan (2025-2026)

The 92-year-old president who never loses

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Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by wining a heavily disputed election.

Sudan: UN Warns of Ethnically Motivated 'Atrocities' in Sudan's El-Fasher

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[RFI] The UN rights chief warned Monday that the Sudanese city of El-Fasher was in an "extremely precarious situation", with the likelihood of "ethnically-motivated violations and atrocities" rising after paramilitary forces claimed control.

Sudan: Risk of Large-Scale Atrocities in Sudan's El Fasher Grows 'By the Day'

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[UN News] Grave atrocities, including summary executions are reportedly being carried out in the Darfuri regional capital of El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, according to the UN human rights office (OHCHR).

Uganda: New Discovery Reveals Chimpanzees in Uganda Use Flying Insects to Tend Their Wounds

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[The Conversation Africa] Animals respond to injury in many ways. So far, evidence for animals tending wounds with biologically active materials is rare. Yet, a recent study of an orangutan treating a wound with a medicinal plant provides a promising lead.

The South African start-up bringing tech to townships

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Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.

Africa: CMOC Achieves Record Results in First Nine Months of 2025 with 72.61% Net Profit Growth

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[35Nord] CMOC announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, achieving the strongest performance in its history for this period. The company reported operating revenue of $20.36 billion and a net profit attributable to the parent company of 1.998 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 72.61%. This result has already exceeded the company's full-year profit for 2024. In the third quarter alone, net profit reached $784.67 million, up 96.40% year-on-year. Basic earnings per

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