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Africa’s Rising Football Stars: Roc Nation Doubles Down on Continental Talent

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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI) has made a bold leap into African football, signing eight rising stars from six countries in a move

Why the World’s Richest Are Betting on Africa’s Luxury Tourism Sector

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Africa’s luxury hospitality scene is booming, drawing the world’s richest to its pristine shores and rugged landscapes. From a $50,000-a-night private island

Tyla and Ayra Starr to Perform at 2025 Global Citizen Festival

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South African sensation Tyla and Nigerian superstar Ayra Starr will join music legends The Weeknd and Shakira on stage at the 2025

Wildlife Returns to Johannesburg’s Gold Dumps as Green Revival Takes Root

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In a remarkable twist, Johannesburg’s toxic gold mine dumps are transforming into thriving habitats where zebra, wildebeest, and blesbok now roam.

Ritz-Carlton Unveils First-Ever Safari Camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve

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Luxury is set to meet wilderness in Kenya as The Ritz-Carlton prepares to launch its first safari camp in the country’s iconic Masai Mara Game Reserve

Johannesburg’s Creative Hubs Are Sparking a Cultural Comeback

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While Johannesburg’s inner city grapples with crumbling infrastructure and neglect, a creative revolution is quietly taking root there. Artists,

DR Congo: M23 threatens to boycott peace process over prisoners

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The militant group says Kinshasa is being slow to release its members ahead of the resumption of talks in Doha on 8 August.

Artist explores the toxic mining legacy of Zambia's 'black mountains'

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A major exhibition about the dangerous lives of the boys and young men who scour slag heaps in search of copper.

Artist explores the toxic mining legacy of Zambia's 'black mountains'

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A major exhibition about the dangerous lives of the boys and young men who scour slag heaps in search of copper.

Yango Group opens a new regional office in Abidjan to power African growth

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The new hub strengthens Yango Group’s long-term strategy in Africa — supporting local innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital infrastructure development.

Africa: Dr. Imane Kendili, a Moroccan Figure Honored in Kigali Among the 100 Most Remarkable Africans

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[InfoWire] Kigali, July 6, 2025 -- From July 4 to 6, the prestigious 2025 African Leadership and Business Summit took place at the elegant Marriott Hotel in the heart of the Rwandan capital. Held under the high patronage of the ''100 Most Remarkable Icons of Peace in Africa'' program, the summit has become a major continental event, attracting leaders from around the globe -- political figures, CEOs, international artists, diplomats, ministers, entrepreneurs, academics, and civil society actors.

Trial of former DRC President Joseph Kabila begins over alleged M23 rebel support

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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has opened the trial of former President Joseph Kabila, who stands accused of treason and a range of serious crimes tied to his alleged support for the M23 rebel group.

ICC verdict on two former militia leaders sparks mixed reaction in CAR

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After more than five years of legal proceedings, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced two former anti-Balaka militia leaders for crimes committed during the Central African Republic’s brutal civil conflict between 2013 and 2014.

South Africa, US Agree on Framework in Tariff Negotiations

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South Africa has taken a crucial step in avoiding looming US tariffs by signing a preliminary trade framework with the US Trade Representative’s office.

Africa Becomes Top Destination for China’s Belt and Road Investment in 2025

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Africa has emerged as the leading destination for China’s Belt and Road investments in the first half of 2025, attracting $39 billion, according to

Nigeria’s Economy Surges 30% Following GDP Recalculation

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Nigeria’s economy has been upgraded by nearly 30% after the country recalibrated how it calculates GDP for the first time in over a decade. The country’s

Can Mahama’s Vision of a 24-Hour Economy Reshape Ghana?

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Ghana's President John Mahama has unveiled an ambitious 24-hour economy policy aimed at transforming the country’s economic landscape and reducing

Zimbabwe: Informal Sector Accounts for 76% of the Economy

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Zimbabwe’s first economic census has revealed that 76% of the country’s economic activity happens in the informal sector, highlighting a major

Singapore’s West Africa Trade Soars 85% in Five Years

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Singapore’s trade with West Africa surged 85% between 2020 and 2024, reaching $7.47 billion and accounting for over half of Singapore’s total trade with

Gold and Reform: Ghana Reshapes Mining Sector with Bold New Rules

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Ghana is set to introduce major reforms to its mining laws, the most sweeping in nearly 20 years, aimed at tightening license terms and boosting direct

Georges Abdallah receives hero’s welcome in Beirut after 40 years in French prison

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Celebrations erupted at Beirut’s airport as supporters welcomed Georges Abdallah, a pro-Palestinian communist militant, following his release from a French prison after more than 40 years behind bars. Abdallah's return marks the end of the longest incarceration in France’s recent history.

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