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Standard Chartered Delivers Record First-half Performance And Upgrades 2026 Guidance

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Standard Chartered today announced its financial results for the first half and second quarter ended 30 June 2026, delivering a record first-half performance

Meet The 2026 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Winners And The Legacies They Are Shaping

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This year, the Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot marks its fifth year in South Africa with the announcement of Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa and Pretty Kubyane as the

DR Congo court approves referendum law, fueling third-term debate

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The opposition has strongly criticized the reform, arguing that it could undermine constitutional safeguards. The debate comes as the country faces mounting security challenges, including renewed fighting with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in the east and a growing Ebola outbreak.

Moroccan Paralympic Medalist Mohamed Lahna Enters Final 350-mile Stretch Of Historic Triathlon Across America

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On athlete, three-time Paralympic medalist, and adaptive endurance athlete, Mohamed Lahna has reached the final leg of his historic 250

Parallel Financial Systems Are Reinventing Africa’s Financial Landscape

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Analysis in brief: The digital revolution has enabled African countries to broaden access to financial services for the benefit of all Africans. Smart phones

From Concept To Execution: Unlocking Renewable Energy For South Africa’s C&I Sector

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South Africa's commercial and industrial (C&I) sector has become one of Africa's leading examples of renewable energy adoption. Businesses no longer need

Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme sprints to 100m gold at Commonwealth Games

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Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme shattered the Commonwealth Games 100m record on Tuesday sprinting to gold through the Glasgow rain in 9.83 seconds.

Kenya probes death of 15 elephants at Amboseli park

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An investigation has been opened into the unexplained death of 15 elephants in one month at a Kenyan nature park, the Kenyan Wildlife Service said Tuesday.

New Orleans fears loss of Haitian migrants who helped build the city

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Haitian immigrants have shaped New Orleans' culture and identity for generations. As legal uncertainty grows, the Haitian community fears what the future may hold in a city they helped build.

China-Africa Trade Payments Cross $1 Billion as Standard Bank’s Yuan Bet Pays Off

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A year after becoming the first African bank authorised to process direct transactions through China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System, Standard Bank

Ghana's tallest man dies after years of battling unusual genetic disorder

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Across the globe, he was known as Ghana’s tallest man but in Ghana the country where he lived his entire 33 years of life, he was popularly known as Awuche.

Israeli PM holds first meeting with US President since start of Iran war

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, their first meeting since the start of the Iran war five months ago.

Algerian parliament elects Khalida Boufedeche its first woman speaker

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Algeria's parliament elected its first ever woman speaker on Tuesday evening, making Khalida Boufedeche the fourth-highest ranking official in the country.

Lesotho Emerges As Africa’s Unexpected Winter Skiing Destination

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One may not expect thousands to flock each winter to Lesotho but for many ski enthusiasts from across southern Africa, the small, landlocked

Zimbabwe Fossil Reveals New Dinosaur Species

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Researchers have identified a previously unknown dinosaur species, Musango matusadonaensis, from fossils unearthed near Lake Kariba in northern Zimbabwe,

Ethiopian Airlines Revenue Surges 20%

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Ethiopian Airlines reported a 20% increase in annual revenue to $9.1 billion for the 2025/26 fiscal year, despite flight disruptions tied to Middle East

Equatorial Guinea and Gabon resolve 50-year border dispute

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Gabon and Equatorial Guinea resolved a 50-year dispute on Tuesday, signing an agreement over three tiny islands in the Gulf of Guinea.

Diomande's rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid

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Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.

The athlete from Cameroon who has never held her Olympic medal

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The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to competing for England at Glasgow 2026.

Uganda officially Ebola-free, 42 days after last patient discharged

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Authorities in Uganda declared the East Africa nation free of Ebola on Tuesday following the discharge of the country's last patient in mid-June, a delicate milestone as the virus continues to plague neighboring Congo.

'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance

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International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.

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