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Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has confirmed a Marburg virus outbreak in the country’s Kagera region, despite initial denials from the health ministry. She revealed there is one confirmed case, while 24 other samples tested negative. The announcement follows a WHO report citing nine suspected cases and eight deaths in Kagera earlier this month. Marburg, […]
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Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge will return to the London Marathon in April 2025 after a five-year hiatus, event organizers have announced. The 40-year-old, considered one of the greatest athletes of his time, boasts an impressive record, including 11 World Marathon Major wins and two Olympic gold medals. Kipchoge has dominated the London Marathon four […]
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African logistics have struggled to cater to the country’s growing population and dynamic private sector for far too long. New research suggests that is about to change — and the benefits for the continent’s wider economy could be transformative. That shift is thanks to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which introduces frictionless […]
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By Anyang Robert Tabot, Country Director, SAA-Uganda The recently concluded Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) in Kampala marked a watershed moment for Africa’s agricultural future. With the adoption of the Kampala Declaration, African leaders have once again underscored their commitment to accelerating agricultural growth and transforming food systems to achieve the African […]
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Africa stands at the forefront of a renewable energy revolution, with vast potential to transform its energy landscape while addressing the pressing challenges of climate change, energy access, and economic development. However, the pace of adoption and financing of renewable energy solutions remains a critical challenge. Addressing this gap is essential to unlock the continent’s […]
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Nigeria has officially joined the BRICS bloc as a “partner country,” further swelling the ranks of the group of emerging economies. BRICS was originally founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China as an emerging market alternative to the Group of Seven (G7) forum. In 2010, it expanded to include South Africa. Over the […]
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Khalifa Abdulsadek, Libya’s acting oil minister, has stated that the country needs between $3 and $4 billion to boost oil production to its pre-2011 level of 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd). Currently, the North African country produces 1.4 million bpd. Speaking at the Libya Energy and Economy Summit, Abdulsadek added that there are also […]
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As Cameroon prepares for elections later this year, 91-year-old President Paul Biya is expected to seek an eighth term, extending his 42-year rule and making him the longest-serving leader in Africa. While Biya’s Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) rallies behind him, critics cite his age and health as barriers to addressing pressing issues like the […]
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The US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has urged the State Department to establish a representative office in Somaliland, citing strategic interests in countering China’s growing influence in the Horn of Africa. In a letter to outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken, committee chair John Moolenaar stressed the importance of US engagement […]
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Abuja is prioritizing global mining partnerships to bolster Nigeria’s economy, according to Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Finance. Uzoka-Anite unveiled Nigeria’s plans in her speech at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh. She highlighted Nigeria’s untapped resource wealth and invited global investors to participate in its drive to position itself as a leader […]
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Togo is exploring the possibility of joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), according to Foreign Minister Robert Dussey. Dussey emphasized that the decision lies with the President of Togo but suggested public sentiment would likely favor the move. Membership in the AES could provide strategic benefits, granting the landlocked member states—Mali, Niger, and Burkina […]
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Kenya’s Ministry of Interior has announced a mandate requiring social media companies to establish physical offices in the country, signaling stricter regulation. According to the ministry, the decision follows a meeting with telecommunications and social media stakeholders to address social media misuse, including hate speech and incitement to violence. The move comes months after nationwide […]
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