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Why Africa’s Energy Supply Gap is its Defining Commercial Opportunity

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Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving

Congo Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Phase 2 Begins Exports as Hydrocarbons Minister Joins Paris Energy Forum

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The Republic of Congo marked a major milestone earlier this week with first exports from Phase 2 of its Congo LNG project – amplifying investor interest just

President Isaias Afwerki met and held talks with Saudi Deputy Minister

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President Isaias Afwerki met, in the late afternoon hours yesterday at Denden Guest House, Saudi delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs,

Emirates World travel retail footprint marks key expansion milestone with 10 stores following Abidjan opening

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Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is doubling down on its strategy to redefine travel retail, hitting a key expansion milestone with the opening of its 10th

Liberia: Supreme Court rules ex-minister Tweah not immune to prosecution

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Liberia's supreme court has reaffirmed that Tweah and several ex officials are not protected from prosecution under claims of national security council immunity.

Sudan war crimes saw 6,000 killed in three days, UN says

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Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed the atrocities in the city of el-Fasher, says a UN report.

Zimbabwe’s inventive Valentine’s: Cash bouquets and scrap metal hearts

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Romance in Zimbabwe is taking strikingly inventive forms, reflecting life in an economy where cash reigns supreme and sustainability gains new social value.

Tanzania’s Child Health Push Calls for More Pediatric Specialists

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Under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, maternal mortality reportedly dropped from about 556 deaths per 100,000 live births to around 104, a milestone that

Malawi launches polio vaccine programme

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Malawi has started a vaccination programme across the commercial city of Blantyre after derived poliovirus was found in sewage samples.

South Africa Steps Up Fight Against Organized Crime and Water Failures

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South Africa is moving to strengthen both public safety and service delivery as it approaches municipal elections later this year. President Cyril Ramaphosa

DR Congo offers frontline freeze in step towards truce

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The Democratic Republic of Congo said Friday it had "accepted the principle of a ceasefire" involving a "strict and immediate" freeze of positions in the conflict in the east of the country

Rwanda: DR Congo Crisis - What's the Main Challenge Facing AU Mediators?

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[New Times] As African leaders prepare to meet in Addis Ababa for the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit from February 14-15, observers say the crisis in eastern DR Congo may be among issues to be discussed as part of its long-term goal of silencing the guns on the continent.

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Africa’s Accountability Test

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According to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, 10 African countries have recorded significant declines in their scores since 2012. Only seven improved

Ugandans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine, reports say

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A video posted online last month shows a group of soldiers in a snow-covered forest singing a Ugandan song. In the background, a Russian voice mocks them, calling them “disposable.”

Missing french tourist found dead after two-day desert search

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The body of a French citizen has been found in northeastern Chad after two days of search efforts in the Sahara Desert, authorities announced on Friday.

Senegal navy patrol boat capsizes, three sailors missing

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The Senegalese navy has launched a large-scale search operation to locate three sailors who went missing after their patrol boat capsized in poor weather conditions.

Nigeria: Date set for presidential election

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Nigeria announced on Friday that it will hold the vote on February 20 next year, with a staggered timetable for legislative elections the same day. The vote is expected to see President Bola Tinubu seek another term.

Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot

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Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are "totally unfounded", says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.

Africa: AUC Chairperson At 35th APRM Forum Reaffirmed That Governance Remains the Cornerstone of Peace, Resilience & Inclusive Growth Under Agenda 2063

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[African Union] During this morning's 35th Forum of the African Peer Review Mechanism that was convened on the sidelines of the AU Summit, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali reaffirmed that governance remains the cornerstone of peace, resilience & inclusive growth under Agenda 2063.

Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Conferred With H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi

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[African Union] The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, this morning conferred with H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, on the margins of the 39th AU Summit at the AU Headquarters.

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received His Majesty Letsie III of Lesotho

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[African Union] On the margins of the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, received His Majesty Letsie III of #Lesotho.

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