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A new roadmap for Africa’s downstream oil sector is taking shape following high-level discussions in Algeria on June 7. Algerian Minister of Hydrocarbons Mohamed Arkab hosted Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA). The talks focused on transforming the continent’s refining, petrochemicals and LPG infrastructure ....
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined a comprehensive five-point strategy to address illegal immigration amid rising anti-foreigner sentiment and concerns about unemployment. The plan includes tougher penalties for employers who hire undocumented migrants, specialized immigration courts to accelerate deportations, stronger border controls, expanded biometric identification systems, and efforts to combat corruption within the immigration […]
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Above-average rainfall across much of Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa-growing regions has boosted expectations for a stronger-than-anticipated mid-crop harvest. Farmers in key production areas, including Soubré, Divo, Agboville, and Abengourou, reported that frequent rains improved soil moisture and supported pod development, which could lead to higher yields in the coming months. Some growers said cocoa trees were […]
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Nearly a quarter of Ethiopia’s land has been degraded through deforestation, overuse, and climate-related erosion, but new research shows that low-cost, community-driven restoration techniques can meaningfully reverse the damage. Two approaches have proven particularly effective: fencing off degraded areas to allow natural regeneration, and rehabilitating deep gullies using locally sourced stones, soil, check dams, and […]
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Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara has released her new album Massa, a deeply personal work that channels themes of faith, family tension, motherhood, and belonging into a genre-spanning sound shaped by funk, desert blues, and Malian folk traditions. The record reflects Diawara’s complex relationship with her large polygamous family, the grief of losing her father—her closest […]
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Nigeria’s military says it has rescued 360 people abducted by Boko Haram during an operation in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State, one of the group’s long-standing strongholds. According to the army, troops gathered intelligence and conducted psychological operations to create internal divisions within the armed group before launching a direct assault. Two infants died […]
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South Africa has received its first sovereign credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings in nearly 21 years, with its long-term foreign and local currency ratings rising from BB- to BB. Fitch cited improved fiscal management, stronger revenue collection, spending discipline, and continued reforms in the energy and logistics sectors as key reasons for the decision. […]
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