Africa
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Ethiopia opens 2 robotic surgery training centres with China’s support
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2026 Two specialised surgery centres have commenced operations in Ethiopia. The centres will allow surgeons receive…
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Cameroon-born ace broadcaster, Amy Banda, hosts programme celebrating African Women
A major programme featuring key continental and global women’s empowerment advocates will hold tomorrow, Friday, July 31, 2026, from 4:00PM…
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Xenophobia: Africa must unite, not divide By Ehi Braimah
Amid the diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and South Africa, another Nigerian named Ibeh Chika Simon, 42, died during a South…
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Afreximbank, Gebeya launch ‘CANEX Create-thon’ for African creators in music, video and gaming
The competition will provide creators with digital tools, technical support, prize funding and a platform to develop original…
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FG pursues compensation over South Africa attacks
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, July 28, 2026 The Federal Government says it is pursuing compensation for Nigerians affected by recent…
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Afreximbank’s largest ever bond issuance raises US$1.5 billion
Cairo, Egypt, 28 July 2026 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully priced a US$1.5 billion dual-tranche Reg S/144A senior…
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Flying Eagles defeat Ghana 4-2 in WAFU B U20 Championship opener
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles started their 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory over Ghana’s Black Satellites…
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Turning AfCFTA into local meaning By Dr. Wale Osofisan
Last Thursday evening, I had the privilege of being the Guest Speaker at the Rotary Club of Lavington Nairobi, Kenya.…
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Milestone: First Northern Nigerian female Professor to head a university outside of Nigeria By Prof. Olalekan Banwo
A barrier breaking milestone has been made with the appointment of a Nigerian Professor, Nazmat Surajudeen-Bakinde as the first substantive…
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The strategic imperative of global business summits on Africa By Ehi Braimah
Africa has emerged as one of the most strategic frontiers for global investment, trade, innovation, and economic transformation. With a…
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Dangote Refinery completes landmark $2.5billion Private Equity Placement
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion…
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Egyptian pharmaceutical firm eyes Abia for West African manufacturing hub
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Isiala Ngwa (Abia), July 23,2026 An Egyptian firm, Utopia Pharmaceuticals, says it plans to establish a drug…
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Africa Trade Gateway delivers US$5.3-million cross-border transaction in first energy sector trade in Southern Africa
Harare, Zimbabwe, 23 July 2026 A US$5.3-million cross-border fuel (gasoil) trade transaction has been successfully completed with the support of…
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Africa’s new political economy by WALE OSOFISAN
In my recent interactions with institutional actors and decision makers across the continent, I have seen firsthand what moves the…
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Former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, appears in South African court to fight deportation
By Deborah Enwerem Abuja, July 21, 2026 Former Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has appeared before the Cape Town…
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Sierra Leone hands over ECOWAS chairmanship to Senegal
Freetown, July 21, 2026 Sierra Leone on Tuesday transferred the chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
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NCDMB, Renaissance begin training for 300 Nigerians in Oil and Gas Field Readiness
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), in partnership with Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, has commenced a specialised…
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Afreximbank approves US$200 million facility for Shoreline to support Algeria’s energy development
Cairo, Egypt, 20 July 2026: As part of ongoing financial interventions in Algeria since becoming a full member of the…
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Tinubu asks ECOWAS to present united voice against Afro-phobic attacks
By Salisu Sani-Idris Lungi (Sierra Leone), July 19, 2026 President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday urged the Economic Community of West…
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Award-winning Cameroon-born Journalist and Anchor, Amy Banda, resumes work
Award-winning African Journalist and Anchor, Amy Banda, has return to the screen after taking a brief break following the death…
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Refugee commission rolls out plans for S/African returnees
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, July 16, 2026 The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) has outlined…
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Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone presents Letters of Credence to President Bio
The High Commissioner of Nigeria to the Republic of Sierra Leone, Ambassador Ayo Luther Ogbomode, has presented her Letters of…
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Aliko Dangote: Africa’s Industrialist-in-Chief By Wale Osofisan PhD
Aliko Dangote began as a trader in Kano. He could have remained one. Trading is lighter work. It is faster,…
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Peter Obi in US: Why rich Africa has poorest people on earth and what diasporans must do
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has identified why Africa, which he said is the…
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Sixth batch of stranded Nigerians in South Africa return home
Lagos, July 11, 2026: Another set of 40 returnees arrived at the Lagos Airport from South Africa on Friday night,…
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