The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its full support for the upcoming West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing and Trade (IMT) Summit and Exhibition, set to hold in Lagos from October …
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The University of Calabar in Cross River State has become the latest school to benefit from OPay’s N1.2 billion scholarship programme aimed at helping Nigerian students. The financial technology company, …
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President Barrow Launches Phase Three of Road Project in Gambia
BANJUL, THE GAMBIA – President Adama Barrow has announced the commencement of Phase Three of his administration’s massive national road infrastructure transformation project, promising to enhance connectivity, reduce flooding, and …
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Experts Warn of Growing ‘Silent Pandemic’ as South Africa’s Antibiotic Resistance Strategy Expires
CAPE TOWN – More than 70 infectious disease experts, scientists, and public health professionals have sounded the alarm over what they describe as a “silent pandemic” — the rise of …
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Floyd Shivambu Eyes New Political Party, But Won’t Quit MK Yet
MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA – Former MK party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu has revealed plans to form a new political party to contest the upcoming 2026 local government elections, while making it …
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MTHATHA, EASTERN CAPE – The death toll from the devastating floods that tore through parts of the Eastern Cape last week has climbed to 92, after two more bodies were …
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Zimbabwe’s Parliament Divided Over Motion to Adopt National Ideology Framework
HARARE – Parliament is facing heated debate over a controversial motion introduced by ZANU PF MP Joseph Mapiki seeking the adoption of a National Ideology framework, a move opposition legislators …
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S.A. Police Launch Murder Probe After Walter Sisulu University Staff Member Gunned Down
EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA – Police have opened a murder investigation following the fatal shooting of a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) staff member, whose body was discovered inside a parked …
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President Boakai Defends Use of Private Jet Amid Public Criticism and Economic Woes
MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberian President Joseph Boakai has responded to mounting criticism over his recent use of a private jet for international travel, stating that the decision was not motivated …
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South African Rand Drops Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
JOHANNESBURG, June 19 (Reuters) – The South African rand weakened in early Thursday trade, reflecting growing global risk aversion as the Iran-Israel conflict stretched into its seventh day and investors …