Jumia Technologies, one of Africa’s most well-known e-commerce companies, is reportedly attracting acquisition interest from Mauritius-based telecom and fintech giant, Axian Telecom, as the online retailer struggles with deepening financial …
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Trump Invites Five African Presidents to Washington, Snubs Nigeria
United States President Donald Trump is set to host the leaders of five African countries at the White House next week for high-level discussions on trade and investment, but Africa’s …
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Tanzania Moves Forward With Nuclear Energy Plan
The Ministry of Energy has begun taking initial steps to implement President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s directive to introduce nuclear energy as part of Tanzania’s long-term plan for electricity generation. The …
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Gambian Media Submit Key Video Evidence in High-Profile Police Shooting Trial
Three prominent Gambian media outlets—QTV Gambia, Kerr Fatou, and The Fatu Network—have submitted crucial video evidence before the High Court in the ongoing trial of Ousainou Bojang and Amie Bojang, …
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National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has once again taken aim at Uganda’s ruling establishment, accusing it of orchestrating systematic political violence, betraying its …
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Fuel Prices Rise Across South Africa
Motorists and households in South Africa are facing a fresh round of fuel price hikes, with the cost of petrol, diesel, and paraffin all increasing as of this week. According …
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Cape Town Businesses Warned of Fake Health Inspectors in Lentegeur
Businesses operating in Lentegeur, a suburb of Mitchells Plain in Cape Town, have been warned about a growing scam involving criminals posing as health inspectors, according to a report by …
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A helicopter operated under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has crashed at Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, killing three people and injuring others. The …
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HRW Raises Alarm Over Malawi Police Inaction During Protest Attack
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed serious concern over the conduct of Malawian authorities, particularly the police, following their reported failure to intervene during an attack on peaceful protesters on …
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Zimbabwe Independent Editor Faith Zaba Arrested Over Satire Piece
Faith Zaba, the editor of Zimbabwe Independent, was arrested by Zimbabwean police on July 1, 2025, over a satirical article that allegedly insulted President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The article, published on …