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South Africa’s Central Bank Holds Rates Steady

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The South African Reserve Bank surprised markets by holding its repo rate steady at 7%, despite inflation climbing to 5% in June from 4.5% in May. Governor

Africa: Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Continues to Show Strong HIV Prevention Results

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[allAfrica] Twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir has continued to demonstrate exceptional protection against HIV infection.

Airtel Africa Picks London for Mobile Money IPO

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Airtel Africa has chosen London for the planned listing of its mobile money unit, Airtel Money, in a deal expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending

AfDB Backs Africa’s First EV Battery Gigafactory

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The African Development Bank has approved a $114 million loan to support construction of Africa’s first battery gigafactory in Morocco. Developed by China’s

Nigeria, South Africa Among Nations Hit by Fresh US Tariffs

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The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on imports from Nigeria as part of a revised trade framework targeting goods linked to forced labor and other

African Banks Bet Big on Guarantees to Draw Investors

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African governments and development finance institutions are increasingly using debt guarantees to attract private investment into infrastructure as aid

Ghana’s Migration Boom Raises Questions

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African nations including Ghana and Kenya have signed agreements with partners such as Spain, Qatar, and Caribbean states to create legal pathways for

High Financing Costs Stall Africa’s Solar Expansion

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The biggest obstacle to Africa’s renewable energy expansion is no longer expensive technology but the high cost of financing projects, according to a new

Dangote Refinery Abandons Dollar Pricing

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed selling gasoline in naira just one week after switching to US dollar pricing, reversing a decision that unsettled

China Backs Angola’s New Free Trade Zone

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Angola has signed an agreement with two private Chinese investors to develop a free trade zone near Luanda as the government intensifies efforts to diversify

South Africa Emerges as Africa’s Leading AI Hub

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South Africa is rapidly establishing itself as Africa’s leading artificial intelligence hub, driven by advanced cloud infrastructure, strong research

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 24, 2026

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Malian government rejects US role in anti-JNIM fight

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The Malian government has rejected reports of US intervention in the fight against the jihadist group JNIM, saying the claims are false.

South Africa: Gauteng Taxi Strike Averted After Talks - South African News Briefs - July 24, 2026

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Health: Solar-powered ambulances soon heading to Kenya

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The two-seater ambulance can reach a top speed of 120 kilometres per hour and is designed for inaccessible off-road terrain.

Why African Agriculture Needs Its Nana Benz Moment — and How To Seize It

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When Dédé Rose Gamélé Creppy, one of Togo's last original Nana Benz, died in 2023, she took with her more than a successful business legacy. She represented

Three men sentenced to life in jail over Nigeria school kidnappings

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They admitted to concealing information and being members of an Islamist militant group.

Why Strong AI Oversight and Governance Will Shape The Future of SA’s Financial Services

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become deeply woven into every aspect of financial services, from customer onboarding and fraud detection to transaction

South African, German foreign ministers hold talks in Pretoria

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Germany’s Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Johann Wadephul met with South Africa's foreign minister, Ronald Lamola with talks that would focus on growing the economy and accelerating the Just Energy Transition and addressed pressing global challenges

Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight

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Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.

Barcelona signs forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund

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Spanish champion Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract on Thursday, as it rebuilds the attack following the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski

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