The capital city of Angola, Luanda, has been brought to a virtual standstill after candongueiro (minibus taxi) drivers launched a three-day strike on Monday, 28th July 2025. The protest was …
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UniBank Executives Offer GH¢2bn Settlement Amid Probe
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice of Ghana, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has revealed that directors of the collapsed uniBank Ghana Limited have proposed a GH¢2 billion settlement to resolve …
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Africa’s Fintech Revolution Changing How People Access Money
Africa is witnessing a major financial revolution that is changing how millions of people save, borrow, and spend money. This change is driven by financial technology, popularly called fintech, which …
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Malawi’s MEAP Project Lights Up Homes, Boosts Small Businesses
The Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP), which is being run by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) with financial support from the World Bank, is bringing a major change …
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Egypt, Niger Deepen Ties With New Political Consultation Deal
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty, has paid an official visit to Niamey, Niger Republic, where he was warmly received by his Nigerien counterpart, Mr. Bakary …
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Mozambique Seeks Stronger Ties with Russia as President Plans Visit
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is getting ready to visit Russia as part of plans to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. This was revealed on Tuesday by Mozambique’s Minister of …
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Mozambique Secures $6.4bn World Bank Deal for Mphanda Nkuwa Dam
The World Bank has agreed to finance the construction of the Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower plant in Mozambique. The massive project is valued at US$6.4 billion (about 406.4 billion meticais) and …
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Zambia Police Arrest Company Boss Over Alleged Theft of K575,000
The Zambia Police Service has arrested the Managing Director of a private firm, Mr. Abel Ng’andu, over allegations that he stole company money and used it for personal purposes. Mr. …
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Algeria Tightens Controls to Curb Capital Flight and Import Fraud
Met with a growing loss of foreign currency and mounting pressure on its economy, the Algerian government has intensified its crackdown on fraudulent import practices that have long drained its …
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Mali Launches New Peace Charter, Moves Beyond Algiers Agreement
Mali’s transitional government has taken a major step in reshaping its national peace efforts with the presentation of a draft National Charter for Peace and Reconciliation. The document, which is …