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Nigerian Entrepreneurs Are The Architects Of The Digital Future Says Lagos State Deputy Governor As GITEX NIGERIA Champions National & Regional Startup Ecosystems

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The inaugural GITEX NIGERIA concluded in a tremendous fashion this Thursday in Lagos, as West Africa’s largest tech, AI, and startup show cast a spotlight on

United States political figures react to the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk

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Co-founder of a political movement for young conservatives at just 18, Kirk was an influential figure in the right-wing sphere of US politics, and also close to Donald Trump. His death has led to reactions of shock and condemnation for the shooting from all sides of the political spectrum

Equatorial Guinea fail in appeal against World Cup forfeits

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Equatorial Guinea fail in an appeal against a decision by world governing body Fifa to impose two 3-0 forfeits for fielding an ineligible player in World Cup qualifying.

Ghana: Ghana Becomes Fifth African Nation to Take in U.S. Deportees

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[RFI] Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama confirmed on Thursday that his country had started receiving West Africans expelled from the United States.

Mali's army acts to secure strategic trade routes after attempted jihadist blockade

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Mali’s armed forces are stepping up their efforts to protect strategic trade routes linking the capital Bamako to neighbouring Senegal.

Mozambique: No Agreement Yet on Gas Resumption

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[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Despite repeated promises that work would resume "soon" on the Cabo Delgado gas, little is happening. Offshore Area 1 is shared by consortia headed by the French TotalEnergies and the US ExxonMobil. The $20 billion base to convert gas to liquified national gas (LNG) was being built onshore on the Afungi peninsula just south of Palma, but work stopped after insurgents captured Palma in 2021. TotalEnergies is moving first, and ExxonMobil says it will start a year after TotalEnergies restarts. TotalEnergies

Mozambique: Cabo Delgado War Intensifies

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[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Seven people were killed when insurgents attacked Filipe Nyusi (30 de Junho) neighbourhood in Mocimboa da Praia town Sunday night (7 September). This is the first attack in the district capital since insurgents were expelled by Rwandan forces in 2021. (Zumbo FM 8 Sept, AIM 10 Sept, MediaFax 10 Sept, Focus Group 10 Sept).

Springbok women gear up for epic World Cup showdown against New Zealand

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Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has unveiled his squad for Saturday's crucial Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand in Exeter.

Gaza aid flotilla delays departure after reported attacks

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The Global Sumud Flotilla has delayed its departure for Gaza from Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said port on Wednesday night. They decided not to set sail due to bad weather, following two reported attacks on its vessels.

South Africa: Cele Caught Meeting Cat Matlala Weeks Before R360-Million Tender Axed

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[Scrolla] The secret meeting happened at a mansion owned by the president's nephew weeks before police cancelled the tender. Matlala is now in jail for attempted murder while investigations continue into his hospital tender deals worth millions.

Nigeria: UK Lifts Travel Restrictions On Kaduna, Signs New Development Framework

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[Vanguard] The United Kingdom has lifted travel restrictions on Kaduna State, moving it from the "Red" to the "Amber" category in its travel advisory. The change now allows British citizens to travel freely to the state.

Uganda: Latif Ssebagala Pledges Support for Bobi Wine

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[Nile Post] Kampala -- Former Kawempe North Member of Parliament Latif Ssebagala has declared that he will continue to support National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, in the 2026 general elections, despite running as an independent candidate.

South Africa: KZN News Bites - Traditional Chiefs Reject Claims Government Is Forcing Them Around

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[Scrolla] Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news.

Africa: 'World Bank Was Not Created for U.S.'

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[Liberian Observer] During a candid and thought-provoking fireside chat at the ongoing Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025), former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, issued a powerful warning to African leaders: global financial institutions like the World Bank and IMF were not designed to serve Africa's development interests.

Liberia: Capitol Arson Defendants Reject Second Hospital for Medical Examination

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[Liberian Observer] For the second time, a choice for a local medical facility to conduct examinations on six of the detained defendants in the Capitol arson case to determine whether they were subjected to ill-treatment while in the custody of state security agencies has been rejected.

South African court rules that men can take wife's surname

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The highest court rules that a law barring men from taking the surnames of their wives is discriminatory.

Liberia: Liberia, Rwanda Seal Pacts to Enhance Visa-Free Travel, Trade

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[Liberian Observer] Liberia and Rwanda have signed two landmark agreements that will allow visa-free travel between the two nations and establish a Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation (JPCC), paving the way for stronger trade, investment, and cultural exchanges.

Gas tanker explodes in Mexico City, killing three

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A tanker truck carrying over 13,000 gallons of fuel overturned and exploded under a Mexico City highway overpass on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring about 70.

Uganda: Presidential Hopefuls Submit Signatures Ahead of 2026 Elections

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[Nile Post] The race towards the presidency in the upcoming elections continues to intensify as aspirants begin submitting the required supporter signatures to the Electoral Commission (EC).

Nigeria: Five Percent Fuel Surcharge - a Golden Opportunity to Wean Nigeria Off Oil Addiction

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[Premium Times] Maybe this surcharge is the external force that will compel us down the right path to a future beyond oil.

Egypt: Egypt Petitions UNSC Over GERD Launch - Urges Respect for Nile Rights

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Egypt has condemned Ethiopia's inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), describing it as a unilateral action that violates international law and undermines the rights of downstream nations.

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