AFRICA
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Ghana Pays $910 Million In Domestic Debt Interest Amid Economic Recovery Efforts
Ghana has paid $910 million in interest under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the Finance Ministry announced on Wednesday,…
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Sultan Declares Ramadan Begins Wednesday, Urges Prayers For Peace
The Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, has declared Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of the Holy…
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Nigeria and Kenya lead production of electric vans using Chinese kits
Nigeria and Kenya are taking bold steps in Africa’s transition to electric mobility, leading the production of electric vans and…
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UK Ends Visa Stickers For Nigerians, Makes eVisas Mandatory From February 25
The United Kingdom has announced that it will discontinue the issuance of physical visa stickers for Nigerian applicants and replace…
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China to scrap tariffs for most of Africa from 1 May, says Xi Jinping
China will scrap import tariffs on goods from 53 African countries starting 1 May 2026, President Xi Jinping has announced,…
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African Union adopts resolution describing slavery and colonization as crimes against humanity
Leaders of the African Union, meeting at a two-day summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, have adopted a resolution describing slavery,…
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Elevate Africa: How a Royal Vision Is Reframing the Continent’s Future
In Gaborone, Botswana, during the 2025 Elevate Africa convening, a gathering unfolded that sought not merely to discuss Africa’s potential…
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BUA Group’s Rabiu Urges Africa To Shift From Raw Material Extraction To Industrial Value Addition
Founder and Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has called for a decisive shift in Africa’s development strategy,…
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10 strongest currencies in Africa 2026
The report ranks African currencies by their highest exchange rate value against the US Dollar, listing the amount of local…
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Zimbabwe cabinet agrees plan to extend president’s term to 2030
Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved sweeping constitutional changes that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in power until 2030, a…
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