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Kenyan president 4-day state visit to the U.S.: What’s at stake?
• 7:47 PM
3 min
William Ruto landed in Atlanta, Georgia on May 20. He will be hosted by US president Joe Biden in Washington, D.C. on May 23.
Haiti, trade, security and climate are among top issues, the leaders will discuss.
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US troops to depart from Niger by mid-September, the Pentagon says
• 5:06 PM
3 min
U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by the West African country's ruling junta will complete their withdrawal by the middle of September, the Pentagon and Nigerien defense officials said Sunday.
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Gaza war: Israeli PM, Hamas leader could be handed arrest warrants by ICC
• 2:35 PM
6 min
A panel of three judges will consider the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor's evidence and determine whether to issue the arrest warrants against top Israeli and Hamas officials and allow a case to proceed.
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Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week's election?
• 2:24 PM
5 min
Former South African President Jacob Zuma was barred Monday from running for Parliament in next week's national election over a previous criminal conviction, the latest twist in his return to politics.
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Iran stares at an unprecedented crisis as it seeks to replace Raisi
• 2:14 PM
2 min
The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash will be a “big loss” to the country, especially as it comes amid a “domestic legitimacy crisis” and Tehran's "contested relationship" with Israel, an analyst said Monday.
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SA: MK party officials react to ruling barring Zuma from standing in May 29 polls
• 2:00 PM
1 min
"The decision of MK is simple. It says we're looking for two-thirds majority in order to change the constitution. Now, it is when we have changed the constitution that President Zuma goes to Parliament,” the Deputy Secretary General Aurthur Zwane told a c
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One-year-old Ghanaian breaks Guinness World Record, inspires call for early talent nurturing
• 11:29 AM
2 min
Ace Liam's milestone surprised many Ghanaians who were skeptical about a one-year-old's ability to create meaningful art. However, Amateifio views Ace Liam's feat as an important milestone.
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Big blow to Zuma as SA top court bars him from running in the next polls
• 10:24 AM
2 min
Former South African President Jacob Zuma was disqualified Monday from standing in a national election next week because of a previous criminal conviction, a decision by the country's highest court that's bound to raise political tensions ahead of a pivot
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DRC: Coup attempt leader killed by Congolese army
• 9:45 AM
2 min
The Congolese army claims to have killed Christian Malanga, the leader of Sunday's foiled coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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World Bee Day: Kenyan beekeepers struggle against mounting odds
• 9:00 AM
4 min
On World Bee Day, beekeeping is under siege in Kenya as beekeepers grapple with a trio of challenges threatening their livelihoods and the country's ecosystem
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Migrants in Tunisia ask for safe passage to Europe amid increasing anti-migration policies
• 7:03 AM
3 min
A final stop for many who dream of a better life in Europe, El Amra and nearby Jebeniana reflect the compounding problems facing Tunisia, a key transit point for migrants from Syria, Bangladesh and a variety of sub-Saharan African nations.
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Calm restored in Kinshasa after foiled 'coup attempt'
• 5:36 AM
1 min
The streets of Congo's capital, Kinshasa, appeared calm on Sunday, after the army said it had foiled a coup attempt earlier in the day.
Dozens of gunmen stormed the president's office and called for his ouster. The army spokesperson, General Slyvain Eken
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DR Congo says 'coup attempt' sought to 'destabilize state institutions'
• 12:30 AM
1 min
The African Union chief also condemned the coup attempt in a statement on Sunday. There's been no word from the Congolese presidency on the matter
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Yesterday
Israel-Hamas war: Displaced Palestinians from Rafah struggle to survive
• 4:20 PM
2 min
"We need water, we need food, we need a decent life to live. We want to return to our homes, we want tents, we find nothing to live in. All countries live a decent life except us. Our children are thrown in the street. We want everything, we need everythi
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B-girl Jeanny, the Togolese breakdance champion in the running for Olympic qualification
• 2:57 PM
2 min
“I developed a taste for dance and breakdancing, which is why I kept going until then. And it was in 2023 that I took my first steps in a 100% breakdance event.” Agbo Nomegnon, B-girl Jeanny
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Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival honors six 'Women in Cinema'
Culture • 2:20 PM
1 min
"Hell, yeah. It's the best. It's amazing. I think that it feels like an honor, actually, I think, you know, especially Red Sea is especially, highlighting women of the Arab community and African community and, and just telling those stories and those poin
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Attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of the Congo thwarted
• 11:06 AM
3 min
"An attempted coup d'etat has been put down by the defence and security forces. The attempt involved foreigners and Congolese. These foreigners and Congolese have been put out of action, including their leader," spokesman Sylvain Ekenge said.
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South Africa: Jacob Zuma launches new party manifesto
• 8:40 AM
3 min
“My biggest problem is that we (South Africa) has too many political parties. Too much. They are the cause of our people's suffering even more. They take money from white people’s money so they can sit in parliament.” Jacob Zuma, uMkhonto weSizwe Party (M
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Extreme weather pummeling the world
• 7:49 AM
3 min
According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, heavy rains and flash floods have affected nearly 1 million people in east Africa including over 300 000 displaced, in Kenya, Somalia, Burundi and Tanzania.
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Mobile networks attracting more smartphone users as Ghana tries to close digital gap
• 12:57 AM
4 min
85% of the sub-Saharan region is covered by networks but only 25% of people use it according to the mobile lobby group GSMA, now a company in Ghana has a plan to close this digital gap.
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Saturday, may 18, 2024
Israeli troops recover bodies of three hostages in the Gaza Strip
• 2:57 PM
2 min
"The bodies were transferred to medical professional for forensic examination and identification. After the procedure was completed, we notified the families. Our hearts go out to them, to the families at this difficult time." Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, ID
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Israel-Hamas war: Fighting intensifies in Gaza
• 2:51 PM
2 min
Seven months of Israel's war in Gaza have killed more than 35,000 people, most of them women and children, according to local health officials.
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Sudan: UN condemns escalation of violence in El Fasher in Darfur
• 11:45 AM
2 min
“In Sudan, half of the population, 25 million people need humanitarian aid. Famine is closing in, diseases are closing in, the fighting is closing in on civilians, especially in Darfur" Jens Laerke, Spokesperson, United Nations Office for the Coordination
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Swift actions to mitigate the El nino weather patterns on food security paid off - FAO
• 7:36 AM
3 min
"The evidence that we have is that anticipatory actions, including the ones implemented for this El Niño, are very beneficial in terms of protecting food security, safeguarding food production and staple crop production, in some cases allowing the populat
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Friday, may 17, 2024
Malawian man convicted of insulting the president in a TikTok video
• 7:56 PM
1 min
The video showed an animated figure, with President Lazarus Chakwera's face superimposed on it, doing some quirky dance moves.
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Al Ahly and Esperance Tunis prepared for CAF Champions League final
• 7:31 PM
2 min
While Egypt's Al Ahly are favourites to win the trophy a record-extending 12th time, Tunisia Esperance Tunis have also impressed in the competition.
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S.Africa rebukes Israeli arguments at ICJ hearing on Gaza genocide case
• 3:39 PM
3 min
Africa rebukes Israeli arguments at ICJ hearing on Gaza genocide case
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Funke Akindele, Mo Abudu & Jade Osiberu make Hollywood Reporter’s Powerful Women in film list
Culture • 3:35 PM
3 min
This list recognizes women who are bringing stories to a global stage and nurturing new voices despite a disrupted film market.
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South Africa ends rescue efforts at collapsed building
• 2:25 PM
1 min
“I am very happy that we could revise the number of people on site down from 81 to 62, as it means fewer families are grieving today,” Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, said Friday (May. 17).
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UN forecasts improved prospects for the world economy
Business • 1:53 PM
2 min
According to its report, the world economy is now projected to grow by 2.7% this year, up from the 2.4% it forecast in its January report – and by 2.8% in 2025.
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WATCH: Pro-Israel protesters rally outside ICJ amid Gaza conflict deliberation
• 1:38 PM
1 min
Dozens of pro-Israel protesters gathered outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday as Israel defended itself against South Africa's demand to halt its military actions in Gaza.
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Greek defense team says 9 accused Egyptians misidentified
• 1:32 PM
3 min
The legal defence team for nine Egyptian men due to go on trial in southern Greece next week accused of causing one of the Mediterranean's deadliest shipwrecks said Thursday they will argue Greece has no jurisdiction in the case.
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Moroccan asylum-seeker gets life sentence for killing UK retiree
• 1:29 PM
2 min
Ahmed Alid told police after his arrest that he'd killed 70-year-old Terence Carney in the northeast England town of Hartlepool because "Israel had killed innocent children."
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Jennifer Lopez goes to war against A.I. in a new Netflix movie
• 11:25 AM
3 min
The multi-hyphenate megastar also discussed how her idea of trust has changed through the years and as her fame exponentially increased.
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Senegal's Sonko wants to reassess ties with France
• 10:34 AM
1 min
Senegal’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko called for a shift towards a fairer, more mutually beneficial and transparent cooperation with France. He questionned the impact on national sovereignty and strategic autonomy of French military presence in some Afr
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Haiti's crisis rises to the forefront of elections in neighboring Dominican Republic
• 9:51 AM
4 min
As soaring violence and political turmoil grip neighbouring Haiti, the Dominican Republic will hold elections on Sunday that have been defined by calls for more crackdowns on migrants and finishing a border wall dividing the countries.
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Tunisia lawyers strike over arrest of colleague
• 9:43 AM
2 min
The demonstration in the North African country's capital came days after two lawyers were arrested — one brusquely extracted from the bar association headquarters and the other needing to be hospitalized after sustaining injuries while being apprehended b
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South Sudan government and rebel groups sign 'commitment' for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya
• 9:27 AM
1 min
The agreement is a key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long crippled its economy.
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Chad confirms Mahamat Idriss Déby as president
• 9:22 AM
1 min
Mahamat Idriss Déby was declared the winner after the Council reviewed and reaffirmed vote counts, despite minor adjustments. Déby won with 61.03%, followed by his Prime Minister with 18.54%, and Padacké with 16.93%. Voter turnout was 75.78%.
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Pics of the day: May 16, 2024
• 8:44 AM
1 min
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
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South Africa braces for milestone election as competition between key players intensifies
• 8:00 AM
5 min
President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC are struggling to keep their parliamentary majority and opinion polls predict that the party will likely receive less than 50% of the national vote for the first time in the May 29 election.
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WATCH: Eco-Friendly Art and Graffiti Meet at Hong Kong's Art Fair
• 7:28 AM
1 min
The Hong Kong Affordable Art Fair offers art lovers original pieces without breaking the bank.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino joins Legends for football match in Bangkok
• 6:16 AM
1 min
Infantino led the FIFA team, while iconic players such as Luis Figo, Cafu, El-Hadji Diouf, Emmanuel Adebayor, Andriy Shevchenko, and Clarence Seedorf represented their respective confederations.
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Pro-Israel demonstrators gather outside genocide hearing at UN court
• 12:02 AM
2 min
Hearings are underway at the International Court of Justice as part of a case brought by South Africa against Israel because of its actions in Gaza.
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Thursday, may 16, 2024
Arab League calls for conference for peace in the Middle East
• 8:42 PM
2 min
In a summit dominated by the ongoing war in Gaza, Arab leaders also called for a UN peacekeeping force in occupied Palestinian territory.
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S.Africa warns ICC that war in Gaza has reached “a new and horrific stage"
• 3:49 PM
4 min
South Africa told the United Nations’ top court on Thursday the situation in Gaza had reached “a new and horrific stage" as it sought emergency measures to halt Israel's military operation in the enclave's southern city of Rafah.
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A look at religious diversity in once atheist Cuba
• 3:23 PM
9 min
The 1959 Castro-led revolution installed an atheist, Communist government that sought to replace the Catholic Church as the guiding force in the lives of Cubans.
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WATCH: Evangelicals in Caracas stand for traditional families
• 1:49 PM
1 min
In honor of International Families Day, hundreds of evangelical pastors and believers rallied in Caracas to uphold the traditional family model.
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CAR: Conference aims to achieve peaceful seasonal migration of herds
• 1:46 PM
2 min
Pressures, including climate change, have increased tensions between herders and farmers in recent years.
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Mosque attack in northern Nigeria leaves 8 people dead
• 1:40 PM
2 min
At least eight worshippers were killed and 16 others injured early Wednesday morning after a man attacked a mosque with a locally made explosive in northern Nigeria's Kano state, resulting in a fire outbreak, the police said.
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Ex-Mauritanian leader Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz ruled out of June election
• 1:21 PM
2 min
Former Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has been ruled out of the June 29 presidential election for lack of the necessary sponsorship, his spokesman Mohamed Ould Djibril told journalists on Tuesday, May 14, denouncing the sponsorship system i
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More LGBTQ+ migrants seek safety and asylum in Europe
• 1:15 PM
7 min
Since Nigeria criminalizes same-sex relationships, Anthony fled a possible prison term and headed with her partner to Libya in 2014 and then Italy,
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Africa's Venture Capital landscape faces challenges
Business • 11:23 AM
1 min
With the funding landscape changing, African startups and investors are facing challenges.
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Benin grants temporary authorization for export of Nigerien oil
• 10:55 AM
1 min
The Minister emphasized that regular pipeline operations require a proper state-to-state relationship framework and mentioned the importance of reopening the Nigerien border. The first ship is expected to load within 36 hours
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Sudan faces dire humanitarian crisis
• 10:25 AM
2 min
Tensions between the military and paramilitary forces erupted into conflict in April 2023, resulting in over 14,000 deaths and 33,000 injuries.
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Tunisia detains Journalists in crackdown
• 10:11 AM
3 min
Tunisia Detains Journalists in Crackdown
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An Islamist group used child soldiers in Mozambique attacks - HRW
• 9:45 AM
3 min
An Islamist group used child soldiers in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch
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Zambian teen teaches climate change lessons through sign language
• 9:44 AM
2 min
A Zambian double amputee is helping teach her classmates about climate change using sign language. Bridget Chanda interprets lessons at a school where special-needs students mix with mainstream students.
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Pics of the day: May 15, 2024
• 8:49 AM
1 min
Africanews focuses on the most striking images of the day's news.
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South Africa rapper AKA and Tibz murder suspects denied bail
• 8:45 AM
1 min
“It is therefore the finding and the order of this court that in the circumstances bail is refused in respect of all five accused,”
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China's Xi reaffirms strong partnership with Russia in talks with Putin
• 8:20 AM
2 min
Putin also highlighted the portfolio of 80 large joint investment projects spanning various sectors, showcasing the depth of economic cooperation between China and Russia. Despite external pressures from third countries
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Katogota: 24 years later, the cry for justice still echoes in DRC
• 6:26 AM
3 min
As part of the memorial, flowers were thrown into the Ruzizi River and laid at a monument on Katogota's main street, symbolizing the community's tribute to the massacre victims. A mass was also held at the Bon Berger Catholic Chapel in Katogota to remembe
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Wednesday, may 15, 2024
UN entrepreneurship forum focuses on innovation and growth
Business • 7:09 PM
2 min
It aims to empower entrepreneurial leaders who can build a brighter future and achieve sustainable development for all.
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Think tank says South Sudan faces an economic meltdown
Business • 3:50 PM
2 min
International Crisis Group says South Sudan is on edge as the war in neighbouring Sudan disrupts its oil exports.
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Nigeria suspends cybersecurity levy
Business • 10:51 AM
1 min
"The new levy was planned as authorities clamp down on cryptocurrency, which they have blamed for Nigeria's currency weakness,"
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Morocco’s automotive industry shifts gears to prep for EV era
Business • 8:41 AM
6 min
More than 250 companies that manufacture cars or their components operate in Morocco. French automaker Renault, the country's largest private employer, calls Morocco “Sandero-land” because it produces nearly all of its subcompact Dacia Sanderos there.
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Monday, may 13, 2024
Friday, may 10, 2024
Corruption: a critical barrier to progress [Business Africa]
Business • 11:21 AM
1 min
This week's lineup: Africa's ongoing battle against corruption, Zambia's copper industry threatened by an energy crisis, and the latex crisis in Cameroon's rubber plantations.
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Morocco celebrates Festibaz donkey festival
Culture • 12:34 AM
2 min
On the sidelines of the festival, the Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature organized a campaign to give treatment to donkeys.
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Tuesday, may 7, 2024
Tyla's sandy gown and Zendaya's floral dresses among the standout looks at 2024 Met Gala
Culture • 6:02 PM
6 min
The official dress code this year was The Garden Of Time. The eponymous short-story by late British author JG Ballard was the inspiration for it. The castle garden which serves as a setting in the book influenced stars like Zendaya to go for floral and bo
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Nigeria's detainment of Binance Executives sets alarming precedent, CEO warns
Business • 11:31 AM
2 min
Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, condemned Nigeria's detention of two of its executives during a crackdown on cryptocurrency.
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Monday, may 6, 2024
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‘Water and Garri’: Tiwa Savage discusses her acting debut
Culture • 5:02 PM
2 min
The initial idea behind the movie was "supposed to be a visual project" to accompany music Savage had written two years earlier.
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Top 10 richest people in the world as of May 1, 2024
Business • 3:18 PM
3 min
Forbes' real-time billionaires list confirms Arnault's ongoing reign at the top, a position he has held since February 2024, closely trailed by Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla.
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Global Citizen NOW urges investment in Sub-Saharan Africa
Business • 8:53 AM
2 min
The conference, which aimed to channel resources toward fighting poverty, emphasized the crucial role of political, business, and philanthropic leaders in backing education and healthcare in the least-developed nations.
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Thursday, may 2, 2024
Nigeria: Court adjourns trial of Binance and executives to May 17
Business • 2:05 PM
1 min
The adjournment came Thursday after a lawyer for the exchange said he had not been served with documents needed to prepare for the case.
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Nigeria: Uptick recorded in private funding for climate-tech startups
Business • 10:12 AM
5 min
“A lot of the VCs (Venture Capital) playing in this space right now in Africa are doing a really fantastic job, I think room for improvement is now to see that bigger investors now look at the model and participate and take the level of risk that VCs will
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Wednesday, may 1, 2024
Tuesday, april 30, 2024
Withdrawal limits as Zimbabwe releases new currency
Business • 3:33 PM
1 min
The highest denomination of the new currency, known as Zimbabwe Gold or ZiG, will be the 200 ZiG note, valued at approximately $15.
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Nigerians pick sides as Wizkid and Davido clash online
Culture • 2:20 PM
2 min
The rivalry between these two afrobeat superstars, each commanding millions of followers globally, has divided Nigerian music enthusiasts into fervent camps: "Team Wizkid" or "Team Davido".
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Monday, april 29, 2024
African heads of states meet in Nairobi for World Bank summit
Business • 6:55 PM
2 min
Established in 1960, IDA is part of the World Bank and aims to reduce poverty by providing grants and zero-to low-interest loans for programmes that boost economic growth, reduce inequalities and improve people’s living conditions.
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Norwegian foreign minister criticizes western response to Gaza crisis
Business • 4:26 PM
2 min
The minister's remarks come at a time when the Gaza crisis has reached catastrophic proportions, with a desperate need for humanitarian aid and a call for durable peace in the region
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Diversifying the Democratic Republic of Congo's economy
Business • 4:05 PM
2 min
Mining, especially copper and cobalt, brings in a lot of money. However, when prices go up and down, it makes the economy unstable.
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Friday, april 26, 2024
Thursday, april 25, 2024
Can Africa’s soil sustain food security? [Business Africa]
Business • 3:38 PM
1 min
Counterfeit fertilisers threaten Africa's agricultural prosperity amid rising hunger while the long-standing conflict plunges Sudan's economy. Unemployment and food prices are on the rise.
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Universal social protection needs more financing, says ILO
Business • 2:57 PM
2 min
An additional US$1.4 trillion is needed to achieve universal social protection across low- and middle-income countries, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said on Wednesday.
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Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning TikTok
• 2:16 PM
1 min
Kenya's government is cautioning against a blanket ban on TikTok despite growing worries over the content circulated on the platform. Instead, authorities are advocating for stricter oversight measures by regulatory bodies.
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Wednesday, april 24, 2024
Tuesday, april 23, 2024
Nigeria seeking $2.25 billion in World Bank loans
Business • 2:23 PM
1 min
Nigeria has said it is seeking up to 2.25 billion dollars in World Bank loans, in a statement by Finance Minister Wale Edun.
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World Bank suspends funding for Tanzania tourism project
Business • 9:59 AM
3 min
The World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that caused the suffering of tens of thousands of villagers, according to a U.S.-based rights group that has long urged the global lender to take such action.
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Monday, april 22, 2024
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black artists in country music
Culture • 3:08 PM
3 min
Beyoncé's steamrolling into country music – and her motivation behind it — has reignited discussions about the genre's origins and diversity.
But is Nashville, the capital of country music; prepared and willing to make space for difference?
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Nigeria's crude oil output goes down again in March - OPEC
Business • 6:52 AM
1 min
OPEC data based on direct communication show that Nigeria's average daily production dropped to 1.2 million barrels, from 1.3 in February. The Minister for Petroleum Resources has attributed the low crude oil production to issues with the Trans-Niger pipe
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Friday, april 19, 2024
BRICS Film Festival begins in Moscow
Culture • 2:04 PM
1 min
The BRICS Film Festival kicked off on Friday in Russia as part of the Moscow International Film Festival.
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A Nigerian chess champion is trying to break the world record for the longest chess marathon
Culture • 1:30 PM
1 min
His goal is to play for 58 consecutive hours and raise $1m (£805,000) for charity, specifically for chess education among children.
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BNP Paribas faces lawsuit over alleged role in sudanese genocide
Business • 11:17 AM
1 min
The lawsuit contends that the French bank facilitated the Sudanese government's atrocities by offering banking services that violated American sanctions.
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