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Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine implicating senior police officials

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Liberian law enforcement agents burned some 4.2 metric tons of cocaine worth about $336 million on Thursday, days after authorities announced the country’s largest-ever drug seizure and implicated senior police officials in the trafficking operation.

Tyla drops Nigeria tour date after xenophobia backlash

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Following growing criticism across social media linked to South Africa's anti migrants attacks,, South African music star Tyla has removed Nigeria from the list of destinations on her upcoming A*Pop World Tour.

Kenya: UGM Demands Independent Probe Into 'Cyanide Poisoning' After Amboseli Elephant Deaths

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Green Movement (UGM) has called for an independent investigation into the alleged "cyanide poisoning" of elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, urging authorities to tighten controls on hazardous chemicals following the recent deaths of fifteen elephants.

Zimbabwe: Mid-Term Budget Review - Zimbabwe to Stay Course On Economic Reforms, Says Ncube As FDI Surges to U.S.$965 Million

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[New Zimbabwe] FINANCE Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has pledged that the government will maintain the macroeconomic policies that have underpinned recent economic stability, saying the focus for the remainder of 2026 will be on sustaining growth, attracting investment and strengthening social protection programmes.

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Braces for Anti-Constitutional Amendment Protests

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[New Zimbabwe] Anti-riot police officers were all over Harare Thursday afternoon and evening as they assessed the situation in anticipation of either protests or a shutdown on Friday.

Mali: Russia's 'Africa Corps' Airstrikes Kill Civilians

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[HRW] Nairobi -- Apparent Indiscriminate Attack in Village Held by Islamist Armed Group

US Pursues Stake in Ethiopia’s Airport Project

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The United States is pushing for its companies to participate in Ethiopian Airlines’ $12.5 billion Bishoftu airport project, underscoring growing competition

Kenya: Ruto Announces National Conversation On Kenya's Roadmap Beyond Vision 2030

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya will begin charting its post-Vision 2030 path on August 12, with President William Ruto announcing a nationwide dialogue to shape a new long-term development blueprint for the country's next phase of economic and social transformation.

S&P Global Buys Stake in African Rating Firm

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S&P Global has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Agusto & Co., a prominent Pan-African credit rating agency operating in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda,

Egypt Secures Fresh IMF Funding

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The International Monetary Fund announced it has completed two reviews of Egypt's loan facilities, clearing the way for Cairo to access approximately $1.8

NNPC Profit Rises as Crude Oil Sales Rebound

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Nigeria’s state oil company, NNPC Limited, reported a 16% rise in profit after tax in June 2026, climbing to roughly $340 million from about $293 million in

Africa: Climate Change is Now an Immediate Threat to HIV Control

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[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- Evidence is growing that the people most affected by HIV are also the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

MultiChoice Deal Drives Canal+ Growth

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Canal+ Group reported a 40% increase in first-half 2026 revenue to $4.8 billion, driven largely by its acquisition of MultiChoice, which expanded the

Uganda Launches Coffee Processing Industrial Park

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Uganda will begin construction of the $200 million Nonda Coffee Park in October, marking a major step toward increasing domestic coffee processing and export

Zimbabwe Lithium Export Revenue Surges

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Zimbabwe’s lithium exports reached $782 million in the first-half of 2026, a 230% jump from $237 million during the same period last year. As a result, the

Several drown as hundreds of migrants rush to Spain's Ceuta from Morocco

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Hundreds of people were converging on Morocco's northern town of Fnideq on Thursday evening, following rumours that the border with Spain's Ceuta had opened, according to an AFP journalist

S.Africa pushes Africa migration talks after xenophobic violence

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Pretoria called Thursday for an Africa-wide conference to address migration on the continent after weeks of deadly anti-migrant violence and tensions over undocumented foreign workers in South Africa

England edge South Africa thriller to reach semis

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England's netballers reach the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after producing a pulsating comeback to beat South Africa 58-54.

Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish enclave of Ceuta

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The territory's leader said the influx is overwhelming resources and urged the Spanish government to intervene.

UEFA to boycott FIFA tournaments if plan to sell World Cup stake goes ahead

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Europe’s football governing body said the tournament should not be seen as an investment product and is 'not for sale'.

Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund

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Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.

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