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Intense fighting erupted near the al-Jili oil refinery, north of Khartoum, as Sudan’s army advanced on the strategic facility in a multipronged offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Witnesses reported heavy clashes between the two forces, plumes of smoke rising, and the army seizing the town’s entrance. According to Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan, […]
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Interest payments on long-term debt in sub-Saharan Africa surged nearly sevenfold between 2010 and 2023, reaching $26 billion, according to the World Bank. The sharp rise coincided with the region’s foreign borrowing doubling to $864 billion. Countries like Mozambique and Senegal were particularly affected by the debt pressure, which has left some nations allocating more […]
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Nigerian immigrants in 1980s London forged a unique identity through football, blending diaspora resilience with cultural pride. Many had fled Nigeria’s civil war, political instability, and economic collapse, seeking education and work while maintaining ties to their homeland. Football emerged as a unifying force, with players like Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha symbolizing Nigerian excellence […]
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Expedite Legal, Policy Reforms Recommended by African Child Rights Body Tanzania’s government has not adopted adequate legal and policy measures needed to protect pregnant girls and adolescent mothers’ right to education and reverse decades of systemic exclusion in schools, Human Rights Watch said today on the International Day of Education. Tanzanian girls remain at high […]
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By Michelle Gavin Amid a spate of abductions and disappearances in Kenya, President Ruto’s government feigns ignorance. In the wake of last year’s Gen Z protests, Kenyan President William Ruto had two choices. He could accept the youthful population’s rejection of business as usual and get serious about cleaning up corruption in government, aiming to ride […]
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By Tsoku Maela While the Drakensberg and Kilimanjaro are undoubtedly celebrated for their hiking allure, Africa offers an abundance of other trails that are equally mesmerizing. The continent beckons adventure enthusiasts from Central to Southern, North, East, and West Africa to explore its diverse landscapes. 1. Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda Often referred to as the “Mountains of […]
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According to analysts, US President Donald Trump will swiftly assemble his Africa team following his return to the White House. If true, the move departs from his first term when key roles in the Africa portfolio remained vacant. J. Peter Pham, the special envoy for the Sahel and Great Lakes during Trump’s first administration, is […]
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West Africa’s junta-led nations – Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali – are set to deploy a 5,000-strong joint force to address escalating security challenges in the central Sahel region. According to Niger’s Defense Minister Salifou Mody, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) force, equipped with air assets, intelligence resources, and equipment, will soon commence operations […]
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Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, has called on global investors to explore the West African country’s expanding investment landscape, emphasizing its readiness for modernization and robust business opportunities. Speaking at the “Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier Markets” forum during the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Shettima highlighted key initiatives […]
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Kenya’s Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, has revealed that the Kenya Kwanza administration, led by President William Ruto, plans to leverage manufacturing and agriculture to transform the country’s economy and achieve first-world status. During his speech, Kindiki highlighted that the Ruto-led government has made significant investments in value chains critical to Kenya’s economy and the livelihoods […]
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Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, is gearing up for the October 2025 elections. Before that, however, the party has to decide on a leader as well as its flagbearer for the upcoming election. Chadema’s leadership options lie between the current chairman, Freeman Mbowe, and his deputy, Tundu Lissu, with both men having differing opinions on […]
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Portugal plans to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Nigeria and the United States, aiming to eliminate its minimal reliance on Russian gas, according to Environment Minister Maria da Graca Carvalho. Lisbon imported 49,141 gigawatt-hours of natural gas in 2024, with 96% as LNG. Nigeria supplied 51% of this, the US 40%, and Russia […]
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