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Guinea-Bissau junta releases opposition leader after court orders medical treatment

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Guinea Bissau’s junta had freed opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira after a court ordered he should be allowed to travel to Portugal for medical treatment.

South Africa: South Africa Dismisses Ghanaian Petition to ICC Over Migrant Violence

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[allAfrica] South Africa has dismissed as "opportunistic" a petition filed at the International Criminal Court by two Ghanaian nationals seeking an investigation into attacks on foreign migrants, arguing the country's legal system is capable of addressing such cases.

France: Massive blaze engulfs Cap Ferret forests as thousands evacuated

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A fast-moving wildfire forced the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula after destroying dozens of homes, as 700 firefighters battled to contain the blaze.

Bodies recovered after deadly attack in Eastern Congo

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Local residents said the Allied Democratic Forces, an Islamic State-allied extremist group known by its acronym ADF, attacked the Kikundo mining site, near the border between North Kivu and Ituri provinces on Wednesday.

Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026: What you need to know

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The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off in Morocco on Sunday, July 26, after the tournament was postponed just days before its original March start date.

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

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