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China Round Table looks at benefits of World Trade Organization (WTO) accession, experience of African countries

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The 14th China Round Table on WTO Accessions, held on 25 March on the margins of the 14th Ministerial Conference, highlighted the role of WTO accession in

Sierra Leone Set to Showcase Offshore Ambitions with Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) Joining African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as Strategic Partner

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The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) has joined African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 – scheduled to take place in Cape Town from October 12–16 – as a

APO Group Takes Gold at 2026 SABRE Awards – Second Consecutive Win Across Different Clients and Sectors

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APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the pan-African communications consultancy integrating advisory, execution, and proprietary news distribution, has won gold in

Algeria and Spain discuss increasing gas supplies to the European nation

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The visit by Spain’s top diplomat to Algeria comes as the Iran conflict upends global energy markets.

Gulf council accuses Iran of charging ships to transit Strait of Hormuz

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About 25 per cent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas usually passes through the waterway which is being blocked by Tehran.

Fifa investigates Congolese FA boss jailed alongside wife and son

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Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.

Immersive tech explores the legend of Cleopatra

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Egypt's last queen is the subject of a major new immersive experience opening in London, bringing her world to life through a combination of original artefacts and Virtual Reality technology

Violence against journalists surges in eastern DR Congo

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Journalists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are facing mounting threats as conflict intensifies in the east, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The group warns the country has become one of the most dangerous places for media workers in Africa’s Great Lakes region.

More Africans die fighting for Russia on the frontline of its war in Ukraine

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Zimbabwe has become the latest to report the death of its nationals, saying 15 people have died on the frontlines of the war.

South Sudan and Mauritius impose electricity curbs as Iran war triggers fuel fears in Africa

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The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.

Somalia football slowly becomes a women's game

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Hundreds of Somali spectators cheered as they watched two teams of young women play football in a Mogadishu stadium -- an unimaginable scene in the conservative, conflict-hit country just a few years ago

Nigeria: Why We Promised Support for Soldier Accused of N114 Million Fraud - Abia Govt

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[Premium Times] The Abia State Government says Governor Alex Otti's earlier promises of support to the now accused soldier was based on compassionate ground.

Uganda: Kampala Youth Pledge Individual Responsibility in Climate Change Fight

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Growing climate threats and environmental degradation are pushing young people in Kampala to take personal responsibility and demand stronger climate action. This renewed commitment emerged during a youth climate governance dialogue that brought together international students, media professionals, local leaders, and environmental advocates to simplify climate issues and inspire practical solutions at both individual and community levels.

Uganda: Molly Katanga Begins Her Defence, Narrates to Court How She Was Beaten

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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Molly Katanga, the widow of deceased businessman Henry Katanga, on Thursday returned to begin her defence before High Court judge Comfort Kania.

Nigeria: Ondo Community Petitions Aiyedatiwa Over Abandoned World Bank Projects

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[Vanguard] Leaders and representatives of the Yaba Community in Idanre Council Area of Ondo State have accused the state government of abandoning and mismanaging World Bank-funded projects worth billions of naira.

Nigeria: Court Orders Arrest of Turaki, Factional PDP Chairman

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[Vanguard] ABUJA -- A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Kabiru Turaki, SAN, a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Rwanda: Rwanda Urges De-Escalation Amid Middle East Tensions

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[New Times] Rwanda has called for de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, stressing the protection of civilians, respect for state sovereignty, and renewed diplomacy to avert further bloodshed.

Ghana: Kofi Tonto Criticises Alleged Single Source Contracting Under NDC

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[Ghanaian Times] A political aide and spokesperson for Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, has criticised the National Democratic Congress over what he describes as the continued use of single source contracting.

Kenya: No New Taxes As Govt Targets Wider Tax Base, Mbadi Says

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government will not introduce new taxes, with National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi saying current rates will remain unchanged.

Somalia: Somalia PM Dismisses Two State Ministers in Cabinet Reshuffle

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[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has dismissed two state ministers in a move aimed at strengthening the performance of government ministries, according to an official statement.

Uganda: Uganda Military Chief Says Country Would Join War If Israel Faces Defeat

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[Shabelle] Uganda's military chief said Wednesday that while the country wants the Middle East conflict to end, it would side with Israel if the country faced defeat.

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