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Nigeria: FCMB Taps Cultural Economy to Drive Inclusion At 2026 Ibadan Festival

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[Vanguard] First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is positioning culture as an economic engine, leveraging platforms such as the Ibadan Cultural Festival to support small businesses, deepen inclusion, and connect local enterprises to broader markets.

Liberia: Boakai's Priorities in U.S.$45m Supplementary Budget

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[Liberian Observer] The administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has submitted a US$45 million supplementary budget to the National Legislature, signaling a strategic mid-year fiscal adjustment aimed at accelerating service delivery and addressing emerging national priorities.

Nigeria: Northern Leaders Raise Concerns Over Rising Attacks

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[Leadership] Northern leaders yesterday raised concerns about rising terrorist attacks in the region despite the presence of a special security team from the United States military to help salvage the situation.

SAMRC To Host Global Outcomes Finance Alliance Summit To Advance Innovative Health Financing In South Africa

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The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) together with the Presidency of South Africa’s Presidential Youth Employment Intervention will host the

Ex-Nigeria oil boss denies £2M bribe claims in London court

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A former Nigerian oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied corruption allegations as she testified before a London court, rejecting claims that she accepted bribes while in office.

Ghana names Carlos Queiroz as coach ahead of FIFA World Cup

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Ghana has appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of its men’s national football team, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said on Monday (13 April).

Sirens halt Israel for Holocaust Remembrance Day as antisemitism surges

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Israel observed Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, with a nationwide two-minute silence that brought the country to a halt, as ceremonies at Yad Vashem took place amid growing concern over a global rise in antisemitic incidents and rhetoric.

Why Human Rights Matter In The Modern Workplace

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Work Has Never Been Better. So Why Does Working Feel So Much Worse? Read more African news and insights on Africa.com.

Kenya: IMF Urges Kenya to Include Pending Bills in Public Debt Tally

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Kenya to expand its official debt statistics to include unpaid government obligations--commonly known as pending bills--in a move that could significantly reshape the country's fiscal outlook.

Kenya: Nominated MP Harold Kipchumba Pushes PWD Act Implementation

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nominated Member of Parliament, Harold Kipchumba, has led a coalition of stakeholders in rallying for a firm commitment to including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in decision-making processes across the governance spectrum.

Why 2026 Should Be Your “Year Of The Safari”

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For those of us living in South Africa, this world-class wonder is practically in our backyard. Reclaiming the “joy of the familiar” while discovering the

Botswana, Oman sign energy and mining deals to deepen economic ties

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Botswana has signed a series of energy, mining, and infrastructure agreements with Oman as it steps up efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds, amid a prolonged downturn in global demand for the precious stones.

CAF chief open to corruption probe as Senegal-Morocco row deepens

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Patrice Motsepe says he welcomes any independent inquiry into governance at the African football body, as tensions rise over the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and award it to Morocco.

South Africa: Limpopo Mother Seeks Answers and Support for Daughter With Cerebral Palsy

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[Health-e] A Limpopo mother is calling for answers about her daughter's condition, and for better healthcare and social support for families caring for children with severe disabilities in rural areas.

Algeria: Pope Visits Algeria, With Calls for a 'Dynamic, Free' Civil Society

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[RFI] Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday began the second of a two-day visit to Algeria, the first leg of his landmark African tour. He called it an opportunity to "promote peace". Several rights groups are calling on the leader of the Catholic Church to raise the issues of human rights and religious freedom with the authorities.

Beyond Borrowing: Financing Africa’s AI Future Through Scalable Capital Structures

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The UNECA report has performed an important service by elevating the urgency of financing Africa’s AI future. It has placed the issue squarely on the agenda

Kenya: KeNHA Partners With Waze to Transform Road Navigation for Kenyan Motorists

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists are set to benefit from improved road navigation and real-time traffic updates following a new collaboration between the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) and the popular navigation app Waze.

Kenya: Govt in Talks to Build Fuel Buffer System Amid Global Oil Volatility

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government is in talks with private investors to establish a contingency fuel storage facility in Mombasa aimed at strengthening Kenya's energy security and shielding the country from global supply disruptions.

Jambojet Unveils Integrated Operations Control Centre To Drive Next Phase Of Growth

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Jambojet has unveiled a new Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC), marking a major step in strengthening its operational backbone as the airline scales

HOSTAFRICA Unveils Locally Hosted GPU‑as‑a‑service Platform At Digital Parks Africa

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HOSTAFRICA has unveiled its dedicated NVIDIA RTX PRO GPU servers at Digital Parks Africa’s (DPA) Samrand data centre, launching its fully

Trump hosts Dutch royals at the White House for dinner and overnight stay

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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were received by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, 13 April 2026, for a formal dinner and overnight stay as part of their three-day visit to the United States.

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