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Sudan: G7 and EU Call for Halt to Attacks in Sudan's El-Obeid and Wider Arms Embargo

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[RFI] G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief on Wednesday urged Sudan's Rapid Support Forces and allied armed groups to halt all actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid.

One Doctor, 50 Million Patients: The Math Behind MoyoECG

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Picture this: a country of over 50 million people, and fewer than three dozen cardiologists to serve them all. That's Kenya's reality today. Now picture a

DRC: Uvira's displaced lose hope as US ultimatum on Rwanda troops expires

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The US ultimatum for Rwandan troops to withdraw from eastern DRC expired on Wednesday but there’s been no let up in the fighting. Now thousands of displaced families in Uvira are seeing their hopes of returning home slip away.

Africa: UK to Cut Aid to Some African Countries by 90%

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[allAfrica] The UK government has confirmed sweeping reductions to its bilateral aid programme. Nine African countries are set to lose more than 80% of direct British assistance by 2029 as overseas development spending is cut from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income.

Displaced lose hope as US ultimatum to withdraw foreign troops from DRC expires

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The US ultimatum for Rwandan troops to withdraw from eastern DRC expired on Wednesday but there’s been no let up in the fighting. Now thousands of displaced families in Uvira are seeing their hopes of returning home slip away.

Trump accuses China of interfering in US elections ahead of midterms

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In an address to the nation, he made unverified claims that Beijing interfered in the 2020 polls which he lost.

Senegal: UN Campaign Trail Takes Former President Macky Sall Back to Senegal

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[RFI] Senegal's former president Macky Sall returns home on Friday for the first time since leaving office in April 2024, in a visit tied to his bid to become the next UN secretary-general. But opponents say the violence that marked the final months of his mandate should disqualify him from the role.

Sudan: Three Years of War in Sudan - a Crisis the World Can't Ignore

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[IPS] Geneva -- Three years into the war in Sudan, survivors and human rights defenders are struggling to respond to overwhelming needs amid widespread violence, displacement, and limited global attention. As horrific violations and abuses intensify and those documenting them become targets, calls for accountability and sustained international engagement grow more urgent.

Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco

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Chile's central coast has been hit by an exceptional storm surge that flooded homes and damaged infrastructure. Authorities are urging residents to stay away from the shoreline as dangerous sea conditions continue.

Rating Disputes Push African Nations Toward Asia

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A growing body of evidence suggests major credit rating agencies—Moody’s, S&P Global, and Fitch—frequently reach starkly different conclusions when

Naira, Cedi Face Pressure as Dollar Strengthens

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Currency traders expect Ghana’s cedi, Nigeria’s naira, and Uganda’s shilling to remain under pressure in the coming week, while Kenya’s shilling and Zambia’s

China’s Zero Tariffs Boost Africa’s Cocoa Trade

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China’s removal of import tariffs on African goods is creating new export opportunities for West Africa’s cocoa industry, encouraging producers to diversify

South Africa Proposes Strategic Fuel Reserve Expansion

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South Africa is proposing its largest expansion of strategic fuel reserves since the apartheid era to reduce vulnerability to global energy disruptions. Under

Ivorian Firms Challenge Global Brands

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Long dominated by multinational corporations, several of Côte d’Ivoire’s key markets are now seeing homegrown companies gain ground. Petro Ivoire, founded in

Cameroon Tightens Gold Mining Oversight

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Cameroon has launched a nationwide operation to recover an estimated $680 billion in unpaid tax and customs revenue linked to the production of roughly 17

Dangote Refinery Nears $2.5 Billion Private Placement

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Aliko Dangote is finalizing a $2.5 billion private share placement for Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, a key step toward what could become

Côte d’Ivoire’s Cashew Exports Surge

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Côte d’Ivoire exported a record 44,403 metric tons of cashew kernels between January and May 2026, a 51% increase from a year earlier, making it the world’s

Toyota Launches New Hilux Production in South Africa

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Toyota South Africa has launched pilot production of its next-generation Hilux pickup truck after completing more than 77% of a $634 million investment

Nigeria Targets $1 Billion Monthly Remittances

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Nigeria’s central bank expects monthly diaspora remittances to nearly double to about $1 billion by the end of 2026, up from roughly $600 million currently.

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 17, 2026

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Nigeria: Nigerians Want Cheaper Petrol, but Renewed Hormuz Battle Won't Make That Happen

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[Premium Times] Many Nigerians clamoured that petrol prices should return to the pre-war level.

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