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High Financing Costs Stall Africa’s Solar Expansion

AfricaDotcom  

The biggest obstacle to Africa’s renewable energy expansion is no longer expensive technology but the high cost of financing projects, according to a new

Dangote Refinery Abandons Dollar Pricing

AfricaDotcom  

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed selling gasoline in naira just one week after switching to US dollar pricing, reversing a decision that unsettled

China Backs Angola’s New Free Trade Zone

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Angola has signed an agreement with two private Chinese investors to develop a free trade zone near Luanda as the government intensifies efforts to diversify

South Africa Emerges as Africa’s Leading AI Hub

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South Africa is rapidly establishing itself as Africa’s leading artificial intelligence hub, driven by advanced cloud infrastructure, strong research

Malian government rejects US role in anti-JNIM fight

Africanews  

The Malian government has rejected reports of US intervention in the fight against the jihadist group JNIM, saying the claims are false.

Health: Solar-powered ambulances soon heading to Kenya

Africanews  

The two-seater ambulance can reach a top speed of 120 kilometres per hour and is designed for inaccessible off-road terrain.

Why African Agriculture Needs Its Nana Benz Moment — and How To Seize It

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When Dédé Rose Gamélé Creppy, one of Togo's last original Nana Benz, died in 2023, she took with her more than a successful business legacy. She represented

Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappings

BBC News Africa  

They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.

Why Strong AI Oversight and Governance Will Shape The Future of SA’s Financial Services

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become deeply woven into every aspect of financial services, from customer onboarding and fraud detection to transaction

South African, German foreign ministers hold talks in Pretoria

Africanews  

Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul met with South Africa's foreign minister, Ronald Lamola with talks that would focus on growing the economy and accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressed pressing global challenges

Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight

BBC News Africa  

Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.

Barcelona signs forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

Africanews  

Spanish champion Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract on Thursday, as it rebuilds the attack following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski

Philippines capital hosts a centre to train priests and clergy in exorcism

Africanews  

Opened five months ago, it is the only institute of its kind in Asia and receives clergy from across the region.

Swansea sign Ghana winger Opoku

BBC News Africa  

Championship club Swansea City complete the signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.

'Motherhood should not be the end of anyone's story'

BBC News Africa  

After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players "feel bad" about getting married and having children.

Nuits d’Afrique 2026: First Impressions from Montreal

AfricaDotcom  

For the 40th consecutive year, Montreal's Festival International Nuits D'Afrique is presenting a twleve-day tsunami of talent from Africa and the diaspora. As

Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says

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Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.

Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya

BBC News Africa  

Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.

Walrus makes history becoming first calf to be born in Middle East

Africanews  

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi says Kaya's birth is a huge milestone for the park and the zoological industry.

ICC oversight body to vote on fate of Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan

Africanews  

Diplomats from around the world are gathering at United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday, to decide whether to permanently remove from office the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.

African Trade: Bringing AfCFTA Closer to Local Businesses {Business Africa}

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Access to finance also remains a critical obstacle. To address this, the ITC has partnered with Equity Group to expand trade finance for priority sectors while providing entrepreneurs—particularly young business owners—with greater access to market intelligence, business support services and regiona

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