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Mission 300 Summit: Lighting Up Africa {Business Africa}
Business • 3:14 PM
3 min
At a summit in Tanzania, Global and African leaders commit to funding and reforms aimed at bringing electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030 while Rwanda discovers 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu.
The discovery sparks debates over its potential economic bene
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Hamas frees eight more hostages, Israel delays prisoner release
• 3:00 PM
1 min
Hamas has freed Israeli soldier Agam Berger, two Israeli civilians and five Thai workers as part of the ceasefire agreement with Israel. Israel is expected to release 110 Palestinian prisoners in return, but has delayed the move.
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Rwanda defends support for M23 rebels
• 2:55 PM
1 min
President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda is ready for "confrontation," rejecting growing criticism over its support for M23 rebels in eastern Congo
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How a Cameroonian stove turned recycled oil into clean fuel
• 1:38 PM
3 min
How an engineer in Cameroon developed a formula for recycling oil and designing a stove that can use it in a safe kitchen environment
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Former South Africa President Zuma's daughter is arrested on terrorism charges
• 1:21 PM
3 min
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, who is also a member of the South African Parliament, is accused of inciting violence during riots in July 2021 which led to the deaths of more than 350 people.
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Pics of the day: January 30, 2025
• 11:23 AM
1 min
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
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Succès Masra urges dialogue and unity in Chad
• 10:41 AM
1 min
Succès Masra, leader of Les Transformateurs party, announced his readiness to work with the government for Chad's stability and development
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Thousands of Palestinians return home to the destruction in north Gaza
• 8:25 AM
2 min
They face the reality of bombed out homes, dire shortages of food supplies, lack of running water, and no electricity.
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DRC president warns of "vigorous" military response to M23 rebel advance
• 7:21 AM
3 min
Félix Tshisekedi also condemned the international community's “inaction” in the face of an “unprecedented worsening of the security situation”.
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South Africa working to support its troops station in DR Congo
• 6:23 AM
2 min
At least 13 of its soldiers, who are part of a SADC peacekeeping mission, have been killed in the conflict pitting Rwanda-back M23 rebels against the Congolese army and its allies.
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Ghana formalises debt restructuring with official creditors
Business • 12:01 AM
1 min
The reworking of its debt has been a long-standing issue for the gold and cocoa-producing country, since it defaulted on most of its external borrowing in 2022.
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Yesterday
Egypt and Kenya bolster ties; sign agreements
• 10:11 PM
1 min
After touching down in Cairo, President William Ruto signed twelve deals with his Egyptian counterpart. They aim to boost trade, investment, education, and technological exchanges between the two nations.
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M23 rebels tighten their hold on Goma
• 9:10 PM
2 min
After M23 rebels captured swathes of Goma, a spokesperson for the group insisted that peace was their top priority. Residents, meanwhile, say they are lacking basic supplies since the group marched into the city.
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Banki Livestock Market Reopens
• 8:14 PM
1 min
After being destroyed by insurgents from Boko Haram, the Banki International Livestock market is officially back in business. The market is a meeting point for Nigerian, Chadian and Cameroonian herders.
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Kenyan farmers file court case against seed sharing ban
• 4:45 PM
2 min
In Kenya, some farmers are arguing that a 2012 law barring seed sharing has hampered efforts to improve the country’s seed system. More than a dozen farmers have filed a court case challenging the law.
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Moscow unveils Lunar New Year metro train
• 4:18 PM
2 min
Moscow launched a special metro train decorated with traditional Chinese symbols on Wednesday to mark the Lunar New Year
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At least 18 killed after a small plane crashes in a remote part of South Sudan
• 4:09 PM
1 min
The plane crashed while it was taking off near an oil field to head to the international airport in Juba, the South Sudanese capital
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Pics of the day: January 29, 2025
• 3:57 PM
1 min
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
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India: At least 30 killed and 60 more people injured in crush at Kumbh Mela pilgrimage
• 3:33 PM
1 min
A stampede killed at least people as millions of Hindus rushed to take their holy bath in the waters of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.
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Rally in Ramallah against Trump’s call to uproot Gaza’s population
• 3:12 PM
1 min
On Saturday, Trump said he would like to see Jordan, Egypt and other Arab nations increase the number of Palestinian refugees they are accepting from the Gaza Strip, potentially moving out enough of the population to “just clean out” the war-torn area to
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Air Busan plane catches fire at South Korean airport, all 176 evacuated safely
• 2:45 PM
1 min
A passenger plane caught fire before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea on Tuesday.
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Pope Francis calls for peace as M23 rebels take Goma
• 2:03 PM
2 min
Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed his concerns over the developments in Congo
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Trump bans non-US flags at embassies
• 1:57 PM
1 min
The move marks a departure from practices seen under the Biden administration, where gay pride and Black Lives Matter flags were flown.
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Lunar New Year festivities in Moscow celebrate strong China tie
• 1:08 PM
1 min
Moscow celebrated the Lunar New Year with vibrant festivities, reflecting the strong relationship between Russia and China.
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ECOWAS confirms exit of the Alliance of Sahel States from the regional bloc
• 11:41 AM
2 min
The exit of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso was the culmination of a year-long process during which the regional bloc tried to avert their departure.
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Meloni under investigation for alleged aid to Libyan warlord
• 10:55 AM
1 min
Prosecutors have opened an investigation against Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni and two ministers for aiding a Libyan warlord wanted by the ICC
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Nigerian man extradited to U.S. over sextortion case that led to teen's death
• 10:54 AM
1 min
His extradition follows a growing crackdown on sextortion scams linked to Nigerian cybercriminals.
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What is happening in eastern Congo, where rebels claim they captured a key city?
• 10:43 AM
6 min
The M23 group is one of about 100 armed factions vying for a foothold in eastern Congo, where a decades-long conflict has raged.
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DRC demands action against Rwanda from the United Nations Security Council
• 9:43 AM
2 min
The Council met on Tuesday for the second time in three days to discuss the escalating crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Up Helly Aa: A fiery celebration of Shetland's Norse Heritage
• 9:37 AM
1 min
Residents of Shetland in the UK celebrate their Viking heritage at the Up Helly Aa fire festival, held in Lerwick.
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People in Kinshasa protest against Rwanda and the crisis in the eastern DRC
• 8:53 AM
2 min
Demonstrators carrying flags swore allegiance to DRC President Felix Tshisekedi as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels battled Congolese forces in Goma.
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Thousands take to the streets to mark Niger's departure from ECOWAS
• 7:38 AM
2 min
The official departure from the West African body on Tuesday comes after Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali last year formed their own alliance, the Confederation of Sahel States.
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Rwanda-backed rebels tighten control over Goma as regional leaders meet
• 12:18 AM
2 min
Hopes for a ceasefire were pegged on a virtual summit of east African leaders convened by Kenyan president William Ruto on Wednesday. Kenya holds the rotating chair of the regional bloc of which both Kinshasa and Kigali are members
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Tuesday, january 28, 2025
Corneille Nangaa, DRC's ex election boss turned rebel leader
• 9:23 PM
1 min
Back in 2018, Corneille Nangaa organised the controversial vote that gave power to the DRC's current president. Now, he is the leader of a coalition of Congolese politicians and rebel groups fighting to overthrow him.
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Burkina Faso residents celebrate one year since exit from ECOWAS
• 9:14 PM
2 min
Across Burkina Faso, thousands gathered on Tuesday to celebrate one year since the country withdrew from ECOWAS.
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Johannesburg fire leaves hundreds homeless
• 8:42 PM
1 min
A fire tore through a Johannesburg neighbourhood on Tuesday, destroying some 1500 homes, according to local authorities. Residents believe the blaze was caused by a paraffin stove exploding.
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Ceasefire in Gaza: Palestinians return home as roads reopen
• 7:33 PM
1 min
Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are returning home, despite the destruction and difficult conditions, to rebuild their lives.
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Flamboyant Nairobi governor Mike Sonko officially impeached by senators
• 5:53 PM
3 min
The senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of four chanrges brought againt the governor which includes gross violation of the constitution, abuse of office, misconduct and crimes against national law.
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Inflation in Zimbabwe rises by 10% in January
Business • 5:50 PM
1 min
Amid high food and housing prices, inflation in Zimbabwe has risen by 10.5% this past month. It increased in both dollar and local currency terms.
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US president Trump applauds DeepSeek AI chatbot following stock market tumble
• 5:04 PM
1 min
Chinese company DeepSeek has released an AI chatbot which it says is cheaper and rivals its US equivalents. It spooked stock markets on Monday and was applauded by US president Trump.
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UN honours Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day
• 5:00 PM
1 min
UN chief António Guterres warned of growing antisemitism and urged the release of Israeli hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.
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Protesters attack embassies in Kinshasa after increase in fighting between M23 and Congolese forces
• 4:59 PM
1 min
Dozens of demonstrators have attacked several embassies in Kinshasa after an increase in fighting between M23 and Congolese forces.
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Johannesburg neighbourhood devastated by fire
• 4:42 PM
1 min
A fire in Johannesburg destroyed 1,500 flats, leaving hundreds of people homeless. The tragedy was caused by the explosion of a paraffin stove.
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Serbia's university students lead protests demanding justice for deadly awning collapse
• 3:57 PM
1 min
Serbia's university students began a 24-hour blockade in Belgrade on Monday to demand accountability for the November canopy collapse in Novi Sad, which killed 15 people.
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Pics of the day: January 28, 2025
• 3:41 PM
1 min
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
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Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
• 3:19 PM
3 min
President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April.
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CDC told to stop working with World Health Organisation
• 1:54 PM
1 min
U.S. public health officials including the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) have been told to stop working with the World Health Organisation, effective immediately. It comes days after Donald Trump announced the U.S.’s withdrawal from the organisation.
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South Sudan reverses ban on Facebook and TikTok following violent backlash
• 11:01 AM
1 min
The National Communications Authority confirmed on January 27 that the disturbing content has been removed from the platforms.
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What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market?
• 10:08 AM
6 min
“They’re not using any innovations that are unknown or secret or anything like that," Rasgon said. "
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Goma in crisis: battle for control intensifies between congolese army and M23 rebels
• 10:04 AM
1 min
M23 rebels says they are in control of the provincial capital, but the Congolese authorities dispute this, with conflicting reports from officials as to how much it claims to hold.
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Belgian prison to release renowned Malian artist Rokia Traore
• 10:00 AM
1 min
The Malian artist Rokia Traore, who was detained in Rome last year due to an international child custody battle and subsequently extradited to Belgium, is set to be released from a Belgian prison , according to local news agency, citing her legal represen
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UN warns of dire humanitarian situation in DRC amid ongoing fighting
• 8:44 AM
3 min
It said civilians are bearing the brunt of the escalating hostilities with hospitals struggling to manage with the influx of wounded people.
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Kenyan president says diplomacy the only solution to DRC conflict
• 6:26 AM
2 min
William Ruto has called an emergency meeting of the East African Community to discuss the ongoing fighting around Goma.
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ICC prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for crimes in Sudan's Darfur region
• 12:17 AM
2 min
Karim Khan told the United Nations Security Council on Monday that crimes are being committed in Darfur “as we speak and daily” and are being used as a weapon of war.
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Masked dancers chase away evil spirits in Bulgaria
• 12:15 AM
1 min
The Surva festival in Pernik, Bulgaria, brings together 12,000 performers to drive out evil spirits, mark the end of winter and welcome spring.
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Monday, january 27, 2025
Morocco to start Africa Cup of Nations as host in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros
• 8:37 PM
2 min
World Cup semifinalist Morocco was drawn in a group with Mali, Zambia and Comoros on Monday for the men’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations it will host.
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Congolese soldiers flee to Rwanda as M23 Rebels capture Goma
• 7:52 PM
1 min
Dozens of Congolese army soldiers fled into the Rwandan border town of Rubavu on Monday, where they surrendered their weapons
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Fire 'under control' in Paris' 12th arrondissement town hall
• 7:28 PM
1 min
A fire broke out in the roof of the town hall in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, damaging the bell tower. 150 firefighters brought the flames under control.
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Tens of thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza
• 5:32 PM
1 min
Masses of people made their way towards their homes in the heavily-destroyed northern part of the Gaza Strip on Monday, following Israel reopening a corridor.
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Citizens in DRC protest M23 offensive and international silence
• 4:22 PM
1 min
Thousands of residents flooded the main street of Bukavu to denounce the silence of the international community, despite the worsening situation
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Interpol Arrests 37 Suspected Terrorists in East Africa Amid Rising ISIS Threat
• 4:03 PM
1 min
"East Africa’s political instability, porous borders, and socioeconomic challenges make it a fertile ground for terrorist activity,
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Swimmers from all over Europe brave the icy Danish waters of Skagen
• 3:48 PM
1 min
Founded in 2012 by Rita Eeg, the Skagen Winter Swimming Festival brings together swimmers from all over Europe each year.
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Friday, january 24, 2025
Tony Parker joins forces with DRC for 'Invest in DRC' night in Paris
Business • 11:42 AM
2 min
The "Invest in DRC" forum, brought to light significant challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) while emphasizing the nation's potential appeal to foreign investors.
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Trump’s message at Davos: oil price cuts could end Ukraine war
Business • 7:07 AM
1 min
President Donald Trump announced his intention to urge the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, along with its primary member, Saudi Arabia, to lower crude oil prices during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Th
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Thursday, january 23, 2025
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Nigerian regulator approves up to 50% hike in mobile phone tariffs
Business • 1:56 PM
1 min
Mobile phone tariffs in Nigeria have remained unchanged for over 10 years.
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Critical minerals and climate action: South Africa's G20 priorities
Business • 10:48 AM
1 min
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined objectives and priorities for the country’s G20 presidency with a promise of elevating the impact of climate change on developing countries.
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The ramifications of Trump's tariff decisions for world trade organisation
Business • 8:59 AM
1 min
The leader of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, conveyed a sense of "cautious optimism "tatting that her approach to the U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and tariff strategies is to remain composed and observe the actual policies that w
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Monday, january 20, 2025
Oxfam puts spotlight on wealth inequality as WEF gets underway
Business • 10:43 PM
1 min
As the world economic forum kicks off in Davos, Oxfam is putting the spotlight on wealth inequality. According to the anti-poverty group, billionaires' wealth increased three times faster last year than in 2023.
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Bitcoin soars past $109,000 ahead of possible early action on crypto by Trump
Business • 4:20 PM
5 min
Once a sceptic who said a few years ago that Bitcoin “ seems like a scam,” Trump has embraced digital currencies with a convert’s zeal.
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Sunday, january 19, 2025
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Benin: Driving the Caribbean-Africa Economic Corridor? [Business Africa]
Business • 5:56 PM
3 min
This week on Business Africa, we cover the resurgence of oil production in South Sudan, the strengthening of economic ties between Benin and CARICOM, and the impact of internet shutdowns in sub-Saharan Africa, which have cost billions of dollars.
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Enhancing trade relations: UAE and Kenya sign economic pact
Business • 3:25 PM
2 min
The UAE and Kenya have entered into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) designed to bolster trade and investment between the two countries.
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Wednesday, january 15, 2025
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Ghana eyes extra IMF support as new government tackles economic crisis
Business • 2:05 PM
1 min
"The reliance on Treasury bills and others has not been very helpful,"
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UN predicts world economic growth at subdued 2.8% in 2025
Business • 1:37 PM
3 min
European growth this year is projected to gradually pick up after a weaker than expected performance in 2024.
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Thursday, january 9, 2025
Tuesday, january 7, 2025
Seeing Through Art: Jean de Dieu’s Triumph Over Blindness
Culture • 8:04 PM
3 min
Jean de Dieu Uwukunda, a visually impaired artist from Rwanda, has built a successful career in painting and drawing despite his blindness.
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Indonesia becomes latest BRICS member
Business • 11:38 AM
3 min
Indonesia has been admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, the group's presiding country Brazil announced Monday
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Monday, january 6, 2025
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Ghana passes provisional budget ahead of transition
Business • 3:08 PM
1 min
Ghana's parliament has passed a provisional budget that allows the government to spend $4.65 billion through March.
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Egypt’s tourism sector hits record revenues
Business • 2:24 PM
1 min
.Tourism was one of Egypt’s fastest-growing sectors, with an 8.2% growth rate, contributing significantly to the economy’s 3.5% growth in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024/2025.
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Thursday, january 2, 2025
Africa 2024: contrasting Growth, shared Resilience [Business Africa]
Business • 5:06 PM
3 min
In this edition of Business Africa, we look at Africa's economic resilience in 2024, the innovation of the Inshelve app in Botswana and the rise of betting in Zimbabwe.
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Nigeria to launch credit guarantee firm to boost economy
Business • 10:24 AM
1 min
“This initiative will strengthen the confidence of the financial system, expand credit access, and support underserved groups such as women and youth,”
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Monday, december 30, 2024
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Economic spotlight on Ghana, Nigeria, and Africa's Christmas Season {Business Africa}
Business • 7:40 PM
2 min
In Ghana, as a new administration takes office, the business community calls for fiscal discipline, job creation, and price stability. And from carnivals to gift-giving, Christmas in Africa drives retail sales, travel, and vibrant street parades in variou
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Biogas production units slash living costs for farmers in Egypt
Business • 2:33 PM
1 min
As interest in biogas as an alternative to fossil fuels increases, dozens of farmers in Egypt are installing biogas produciton units. The units produce cooking fuel and organic fertiliser from manure, and farmers say they have also cut living costs.
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Wednesday, december 25, 2024
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Driving Change: Diaspora Investments, Urban Farming, and Tourism Growth in Africa {Business Africa}
Business • 8:16 PM
2 min
Malian Diaspora is Driving Sustainable Development Through Innovative Investments. Ciwara Capital is leveraging resources to boost agriculture, create jobs, and build climate resilience in Mali and as food insecurity grips Kenya, urban farming is transfor
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D-8 Summit: Leaders Address Gaza, Syria instability
Business • 5:30 PM
1 min
In his opening remarks, el-Sissi warned that Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, its spillover into Lebanon, and recent developments in Syria "will have repercussions that will affect everyone, politically and economically."
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Eskom reports R55 billion loss, predicts profit by 2025
Business • 3:27 PM
1 min
the embattled utility is optimistic about its future, forecasting a profit of over R10 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2025
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