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The Psyche Of Africa’s Wealthiest: Standard Bank’s New Report Goes Inside The Minds Of Africa’s Billionaires

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A new report, commissioned by Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, lifts the lid on how Africa’s wealthiest actually build their fortunes, turning what

Fuel Price Volatility Is Creating A New Cross-border Challenge For SMEs

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South Africa's latest fuel price adjustment, which saw petrol prices increase while diesel prices declined, highlights the volatility that continues to

Guinea-Bissau to hold referendum on expanding presidential power

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Military-run Guinea-Bissau will hold a referendum later this year on whether to approve a constitutional change giving the president more powers, according to a government decree published on Monday.

Heirs Energies’ Us$750 Million Financing Named Best Oil & Gas Deal Of The Year

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Heirs Energies Limited, Africa's leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, has been recognised on the global stage after its landmark US$750

France captain Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over 'brazen racism'

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France star Kylian Mbappé on Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay’s loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup.

UNICEF: More than 300 children killed in Sudan in last six months

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More than 300 children have been killed or injured in the last six months in the war in Sudan, mostly from drone strikes, the UN's children's agency said on Monday.

Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money

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The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

Can Subnational Reform Rebuild Public Trust In Nigeria?

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By Patrick O. Okigbo III, Founding Partner, Nextier Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Algeria: record-low turnout shadows ruling party's election victory

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Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front has emerged as the largest party in parliament after legislative elections marked by a record-low voter turnout of just 21 percent. The poll highlighted growing public apathy despite government assurances of a transparent process.

Faye moves to launch new party as split with Sonko deepens

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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is preparing to launch his own political party, signalling a decisive break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as the country's leadership rift widens ahead of key local elections and constitutional reforms.

DR Congo opens second Ebola treatment centre [Africanews Today]

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Africa Today: DR Congo boosts Ebola care, Tanzania deploys security ahead of protests

Queiroz steps down after Ghana's World Cup disappointment

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Carlos Queiroz has resigned as Ghana head coach after the Black Stars' World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Colombia in the last 16. The Portuguese coach said he leaves with pride but urged reforms off the pitch to secure the team's future success.

The wrong man (of the match) - De Allende picks up Willemse's award

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Damian Willemse missed out on the individual award after beating England after a mix-up meant it was presented to team-mate Damian de Allende instead.

Somalia: A Report Warns Somalia Security Deteriorating Amid Political Divisions

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- The European Union's asylum agency has warned that Somalia's security situation has significantly worsened, citing deepening political divisions and growing instability that have allowed the Al-Shabaab militant group to expand its influence.

Kenya: LSK Demands Swift, Impartial Probe After Advocate Found Murdered Outside Athi River Home

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for a swift, thorough and impartial investigation into the murder of advocate Edward Muthee Kariuki, who was found dead outside his residence in Athi River on Sunday.

At least 23 people killed in Sri Lankan prison riot

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At least 23 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in Sri Lanka's deadliest prison riot in over five years.

Uganda coffee exports hit by weaker prices

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Uganda's coffee export earnings dropped sharply in May as falling global prices and lower export volumes weighed on the country's top agricultural export. The decline highlights the vulnerability of Africa's largest coffee exporter to swings in international commodity markets.

UK scraps £45 million girls' education programme

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Britain has scrapped a flagship £45 million programme aimed at helping one million girls across Africa, Asia and the Middle East gain access to higher education, just two years after it was announced.

Tanzania arrests dozens as security tightens ahead of planned protests

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Tanzanian authorities have arrested dozens of people ahead of planned anti-government protests, intensifying a crackdown on dissent as activists demand democratic reforms and the release of jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu amid heightened security across the country.

UN Secretary-General calls for AI regulation

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The Secretary-General of the United Nations has called for the creation of a global governance system to ensure that artificial intelligence serves humanity, warning against allowing the technology itself to "code our future by feel."

Tanzania on edge ahead of planned protests

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Heavy security has been deployed across Tanzania's commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, ahead of planned anti-government demonstrations, as fears grow of a repeat of last year's deadly election violence.

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