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Peter Mutharika has been sworn in for a second term as Malawi’s president after a decisive electoral victory over incumbent Lazarus Chakwera. The 85-year-old leader addressed a large crowd in Blantyre, acknowledging that he inherited a nation in profound economic crisis. He pointed to severe challenges, including acute food shortages, a crippling ....
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A Russian cargo plane operated by Abakan Air, a company under US sanctions for transporting military equipment, recently landed in South Africa. The country’s transport department confirmed that it had issued a flight permit for the aircraft, stating it was unaware of the US blacklisting and noting that it had not imposed its own sanctions on the […]
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Kenya is taking a strategic step to strengthen its economy by establishing a sovereign wealth fund and an infrastructure fund, President William Ruto has announced. The initiative aims to attract investment in critical sectors while avoiding the heavy borrowing that has burdened public finances in recent years. The government plans to raise capital through the privatization of […]
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Addis Ababa recently witnessed a powerful display of culture as thousands of Oromo people, adorned in traditional white attire, gathered to celebrate the annual Irreecha thanksgiving festival. This vibrant event serves to thank God, known locally as Waaqa, while promoting messages of peace and unity across Ethiopia. For many attendees, the celebration holds deep significance as it […]
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Lagos made history this weekend as the E1 Series, the first all-electric powerboat racing championship, held its African debut on the city’s iconic lagoon. This championship, featuring high-speed electric powerboats, saw Team Brazil claim its first win of the season. The event showcased innovative “RaceBird” boats, which use hydrofoil technology to glide above the water, minimizing drag […]
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Impact investment firm Acumen has raised $246 million for its Hardest-to-Reach Initiative, a major initiative to expand electricity access across 17 of Africa’s most underserved nations. Announced during New York Climate Week, the fund will channel financing into off-grid solar projects, leveraging lessons from success stories in Nigeria and Kenya. Despite skepticism from global critics of renewable […]
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South Africa’s anti-immigration group Operation Dudula is back in the spotlight after launching a campaign to exclude migrant children from public schools, reigniting fears of rising xenophobia. Founded in 2021, the movement blames foreigners for the nation’s high crime and unemployment, often using vigilante tactics like blocking hospital access and conducting illegal ID checks. Analysts trace […]
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