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Formula One Returns to Africa as Rwanda Lands 10-Year Grand Prix Deal
The African Grand Prix will be held on a new purpose-built circuit near Kigali from the early 2030s, ending a…
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Pope Leo XIV has cancerous tumour removed from right lung
Surgeons removed the lower lobe of the 71-year-old pontiff’s right lung during a surgical procedure at Gemelli Hospital in Rome…
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Microsoft to Close Part of Nairobi Engineering Hub
Microsoft is planning changes to its engineering operations at its Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of…
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68m child marriages averted in 25 years due to education- UNICEF
THE United Nations Agency for Children (UNICEF) says an estimated 68 million child marriages have been averted over the past…
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Ghana to Formally Apply for BRICS Membership After Cabinet Approval
Accra seeks new international partnerships to boost investment, industrialisation and value addition as India expresses support for the country’s aspirations.…
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AFCON 2027: CAF quietly sounds out Morocco, South Africa and Algeria as East African hosts lag
The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations is facing a crucial race against time as Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda work to…
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Africa launches own credit agency in bid for cheaper borrowing
The African Union has launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), a new continental institution designed to provide independent assessments…
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Lagos Life: The Nigerian Developer Behind the Game That Hit 1 Million Users in Three Days
LAGOS, Nigeria What started as a spontaneous idea after seeing another Nigerian-made game online has quickly turned into one of…
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Ghana Strengthens Emergency Response Systems with Africa CDC Support
ACCRA, Ghana is strengthening its ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies through expanded technical support from…
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Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery Breaks Ground in Kenya
Construction has officially begun on the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery in Lamu County, Kenya, marking a major step towards…
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