Zambia, one of Africa’s largest copper-producing nations, may soon feel the heat of fresh U.S. trade policies after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on all copper imports starting …
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Ramaphosa Embraces Global Support for Palestinian Statehood
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the decision by several countries to support the recognition of Palestine as an independent state, saying the world can no longer turn a …
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YouTube Included in Australia’s Social Media Ban for Teens
Australia has announced a major decision to ban children under the age of 16 from having social media accounts, and YouTube has now been officially added to the list of …
City Power in Johannesburg has started a serious operation to remove illegal electricity connections and disconnect people who do not pay their bills. This move, according to officials, is to …
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USAID Pullout: Yobe, Nigeria Called to Action
For years, Nigeria has depended on foreign help to support important services like health care, education, nutrition, and child protection. One of the biggest sources of this help was the …
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Libya’s Dbeibah Seeks Mining Overhaul to Unlock Resources
Libya’s Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, has directed fresh attention toward revamping the country’s mining industry by calling for urgent reforms, data transparency, and project coordination under the government’s “Reviving Life” …
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Peter Obi Slams Tinubu Over False Stats, Hunger Crisis
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has openly accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of using misleading and false economic statistics to hide the reality of Nigeria’s …
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EU, US Seal $750bn Energy Deal Amid Russia-Ukraine War
The European Union (EU) has signed a major energy trade agreement with the United States, committing to buy $750 billion worth of hydrocarbons over the next three years. The agreement, …
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Namibia Holds First Genocide Remembrance, Seeks German Reparations
Namibia has held its first Genocide Remembrance Day to honour thousands of Herero and Nama people killed by German colonial forces in what is widely regarded as the first genocide …
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African Countries Worry as UK Reduces Foreign Aid Budget Again
The United Kingdom’s decision to cut down its foreign aid budget even further has sparked serious concerns across Africa, with experts warning that the move could affect key development programmes …