The African Union (AU) has completed the selection of its top leadership team at the African Union Commission (AUC) with the recent appointment of two commissioners from Central Africa. This …
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Zambia to Build $1.1 Billion Oil Refinery with China’s Help
Zambia has signed a $1.1 billion deal with China’s Fujian Xiang Xin Corporation to build a large-scale crude oil refinery that will slash fuel imports and position the country as …
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South Africans Turn to Cryptocurrency for Everyday Spending
Cryptocurrency is no longer just something people invest in hoping it will rise in value. In South Africa, digital money like Bitcoin and others are now being used to buy …
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Rwanda Hosts Flying Eye Hospital for Free Eye Surgery, Medical Training
For the first time, Rwanda is playing host to the Flying Eye Hospital — a world-class aircraft turned into a mobile eye surgery and training centre. The programme, which begins …
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UK Cuts Foreign Aid to Boost Defence, Africa Faces Hardest Hit
The United Kingdom has announced a major cut to its foreign aid budget, reducing it by 40% — from 0.5% of Gross National Income (GNI) to 0.3%. The move, which …
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Ghana’s Cedi Holds Steady as Forex Market Remains Calm
Ghana’s currency, the cedi, has continued to maintain relative stability against the US dollar and other major international currencies, as noted in the latest figures released by the Bank of …
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The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its recent comments on delays in ambassadorial appointments, describing the party’s statement as “false,” “insulting,” …
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Galp to Start Talks with Potential Partners for Namibia Oil Project
Portuguese energy company Galp is now set to begin direct talks with potential partners who have shown interest in joining its oil exploration project in Namibia. The company’s Co-Chief Executive …
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Egypt Approves $216M Free Zone Projects to Boost Jobs, Industry
The Ministerial Group for Industrial Development has approved three major private free zone industrial projects worth over $216.5 million, expected to generate more than 15,000 direct jobs across key manufacturing …
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China Sends Electric Trucks to Zambia in Green Mining Push
China has sent a fleet of 31 pure electric mining trucks to Zambia, marking a major step in introducing green technology to Africa’s mining industry. The shipment, organized by Chinese …