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Dangote Leads Africa’s Richest With $23.9 Billion Fortune

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Aliko Dangote has retained his title as Africa’s richest individual for the 14th consecutive year, with his net worth soaring by 72% to $23.9 billion. This is

Uganda Strikes $4B Refinery Deal with UAE Firm

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Uganda has signed a landmark deal with UAE-based Alpha MBM Investments, granting the firm a 60% stake in a planned 60,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in

Guinea Junta Pardons Ex-dictator Convicted for 2009 Massacre

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Guinea’s junta has pardoned ex-dictator Moussa “Dadis” Camara, who was serving a 20-year sentence for the 2009 stadium massacre that killed at least 157

Egypt/South Africa: Witbooi - 'We Never Gave Up' - South Africa Prodiby Inspires Comeback Win Over Egypt

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[CAF] In a night that showcased nerves of steel and a winning mentality, 16-year-old Emile Witbooi emerged as South Africa's heartbeat and hero, guiding his side to a breathtaking 4-3 comeback victory over Egypt at the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca.

Why Productivity Remains a Big Challenge in Africa

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Africa’s path to prosperity lies not in ideology, bluster, or revolutionary slogans, but in the hard, often overlooked grind of raising productivity. As Nobel

Sudanese Al Hilal aims for victory against Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League quarter final clash

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Al Hilal will face a tough task in their bid to stay in this season's CAF Champions League, with the Sudanese Premier League title holders taking on two-time defending African champs Al Ahly of Egypt in the first leg of their quarter-final tie in Cairo on Tuesday.

Malawi: Munthali Reflects On Malawi's Development Path As He Exits National Planning Commission

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[Nyasa Times] As Malawi pushes towards its 2063 development agenda, there remains significant work to be done, outgoing National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General Dr. Thomas Chataghalala Munthali has said.

MTN Makes History with Africa’s First Satellite Phone Call

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In a groundbreaking trial, MTN South Africa and US-based Lynk Global successfully conducted Africa’s first satellite-to-smartphone voice call on 27 March in

Alliance of Sahel States Imposes Trade Levy on ECOWAS Goods

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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—now operating as the Alliance of Sahel States—have imposed a 0.5% levy on all goods imported from ECOWAS nations, including

Somaliland Denounces Somalia’s US Port Agreement Proposal

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Somaliland has strongly rejected Somalia’s offer to grant the US exclusive access to an airbase and the port of Berbera, which lies in the self-declared

Mint Tea, Mule Trails, and Mountain Magic: Discovering Morocco’s Hidden Paradise

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Just a few hours from London, Morocco offers a journey through time, starting in vibrant Marrakech and culminating in the majestic Atlas Mountains. After

Oldest Bone Tools Ever Found Rewrite Early Human History

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Archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest known bone tools—dated to 1.5 million years ago—at Tanzania’s Olduvai Gorge. The discovery revealed that

RSF Retreats from Khartoum as Sudan’s Civil War Deepens

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Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander, Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, has admitted that his troops have withdrawn from Khartoum, days after vowing “no

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Surge in Meningitis Cases, Deaths As Peak Season Sets in

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[Premium Times] "We are experiencing a sharp increase in (meningitis) cases, and urgent intervention is required to prevent more deaths."

Angola: Angola's Cholera Crisis Worsens As Cases Soar Past 8,500, Death Toll Hits 329

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[Nile Post] Angola is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has spread across 16 of its 21 provinces, infecting 8,543 people and claiming 329 lives as of March 23, 2025.

South Africa: Minister Simelane Rejects Eskom Corruption Allegations - South African News Briefs - April 1, 2025

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Kenya: Gachagua Fires Back At Ruto, Calls President a Pathological Liar

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has responded angrily to President William Ruto's remarks about their fallout, accusing the President of lying and misleading the public.

Kenya: Ruto Breaks Silence On Gachagua's Impeachment As He Embarks On Mt. Kenya Tour

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has addressed the impeachment of his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua for the first time since his removal six months ago, blaming Gachagua for his own downfall.

Guinea: Outcry in Guinea As Ex-Military Leader Camara Pardoned By Junta Chief

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[RFI] Guinea's ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara, jailed for 20 years over a 2009 massacre, has been pardoned for "health reasons" by the West African country's junta head Mamadi Doumbouya. The decision has prompted angry reactions from victims, their families and human rights groups.

Africa: Nuclear War Threat - Why Africa's Pushing for a Complete Ban

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[The Conversation Africa] At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine, intensified by strategic dynamics involving the US, Nato and Russia over Europe's security, nuclear weapons are back on the agenda.

Congo-Kinshasa: Rwanda and Belgium Are At Odds Over the DRC - What's Led to the Latest Low Point

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[The Conversation Africa] Rwanda's foreign affairs ministry suspended all diplomatic relations with Belgium in March 2025. Soon afterwards, Belgium expelled Rwandan diplomats. This came weeks after Belgium had suspended foreign aid to Rwanda. At the root of this diplomatic fallout is the resurgence of the rebel group, March 23 Movement (M23), which has made recent military gains in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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