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Dangote Refinery Switches Petrol Pricing to US Dollars

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has scrapped naira-based pricing for petrol, setting a new ex-depot rate of $0.779 per liter under a dollar-denominated framework.

West Africa’s Flood Crisis Demands Better Urban Planning

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Annual flooding across West Africa’s coastal cities is driven not only by climate change but also by weak urban planning, inadequate infrastructure, and poor

Ethiopian Creator Turns Garbage Into High Fashion

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Ethiopian content creator Kalu Putik has become an internet sensation by transforming discarded clothing, worn-out shoes, broken mirrors, and other waste

Amazon Leo to Launch Satellite Internet in South Africa

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Amazon announced it will bring its satellite internet service, Amazon Leo, to South Africa in 2027, partnering with local provider Herotel in what the company

Ghana’s Small-scale Gold Mining Set for Record Year

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Ghana expects artisanal and small-scale gold production to match or exceed last year’s record after the Ghana Gold Board purchased between 50 and 54 metric

Congo Launches Trial for New Ebola Treatment

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Scientists in the Democratic Republic of Congo have begun enrolling participants in a clinical trial that will test the effectiveness of the experimental

Nigeria Pushes for Frontier Market Status

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Nigeria is intensifying efforts to regain frontier market status from S&P Dow Jones Indices, which is weighing whether to move the country from standalone

UN warns terrorist threat Is spreading across west Africa and the sahel

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The UN says lasting stability in the region will require sustained international support, investment in humanitarian assistance and stronger regional cooperation to tackle both the security threats and the underlying causes of conflict.

How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry

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Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.

Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs England World Cup final

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Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–England World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and England over Argentina in a playful stunt.

French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final

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French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina.

Iran strikes US bases as Trump vows to reinstate sea blockade

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The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz

Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal

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Aston Villa are warned their new £20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.

South African court pushes Kemi Seba extradition case to August 11

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Pan-African activist Kemi Seba will remain in custody after a South African court postponed proceedings in his extradition case until August 11. Benin is seeking his extradition over allegations of incitement to rebellion following the failed coup attempt of December 2025.

Senegal soccer chief blames coach's salary demand for World Cup exit

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The Senegalese football federation (FSF) president said on Monday that toxicity surrounded the team at the World Cup after coach Pape Thiaw had demanded a pay rise

Macky Sall returns to Dakar seeking support for UN bid

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Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Senegal to meet his successor Bassirou Diomaye Faye for the first time since leaving power, as he seeks Dakar’s support for his candidacy to become United Nations secretary-general.

Kenyan grandmothers find health, friendship and purpose through football

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For these women, football is about far more than the final score. It is helping them stay healthy, reduce isolation and build confidence—showing that it's never too late to embrace sport and that ageing can be active, joyful and full of new possibilities

Ebola: Source of majority of new cases unknown, WHO official says

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The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo “continues to outpace the response efforts,” the World Health Organization’s emergencies chief said on Tuesday after returning from a trip to Bunia, in Ituri province, which is one of the worst hit areas

Africa’s coffee, cocoa and tea farmers face growing risks as prices swing

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Millions of smallholder farmers depend on coffee, cocoa and tea for their livelihoods. The FAO warns that climate shocks, diseases and market instability are increasing pressure on producers, especially in African countries where these crops are key sources of income.

Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets

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Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

13th Kinshasa International Film Festival opens

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Born out of a belief that Africans should watch African films and tell their own stories, the Kinshasa International Film Festival opened its doors for its 13th year in the Congolese capital

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