AFRICA
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Women’s Agrifood Work Could Unlock $53 Billion for Sub-Saharan Africa
An FAO-backed assessment says closing gender gaps in sub-Saharan Africa’s agrifood systems could unlock $53 billion in economic value. The…
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Morocco opens $700M skyscraper as it boosts global ambitions
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) Towering over the Moroccan capital’s historic cityscape, a $700 million, 55-story skyscraper opened this week in a…
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Women in science global study finds presence without power
Women Still Underrepresented in Scientific Leadership Despite Gradual Progress 2026 ReportGender inequality continues to shape the global scientific landscape, with…
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Nigerian banks gain access to telecom data to stop fraud
Nigeria is tightening the screws on digital fraud, and this time, banks can check your SIM history before your transaction…
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The auction that changed everything: How Nigeria’s 2001 GSM licence sale built the foundation of a tech economy
By the time Olusegun Obasanjo became president in May 1999, Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure was, for most of its 120 million…
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‘Africa is not an afterthought’ Why Speedinvest is doubling down on Africa with new fund
European venture capital firm Speedinvest has officially launched a new Middle East and Africa (MEA) fund to back early-growth-stage startups,…
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French ambassador says South Africa should attend all G20 summits
Tensions around global diplomacy have surfaced after South Africa was excluded from key international meetings, drawing mixed reactions from world…
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Government to Revive “Made In Ghana Fair”
Ghana is setting its sights on strengthening local industries and expanding global reach, as plans for a national trade fair…
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Dangote Refinery Expands Into High-Value Petrochemicals
The Dangote Group is intensifying its move into high-value petrochemicals, with its Lekki-based refinery set to begin large-scale production of…
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Terra Industries to build Africa’s largest drone factory in Ghana
AFRNigerian defence technology startup Terra Industries has announced plans to build what it describes as the largest drone manufacturing facility…
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