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Borderless Africa Needs Peace, Not Promises – Prof. Lumumba

Africa’s push for a borderless single market will remain an illusion without peace and security, according to renowned Pan-African scholar Professor P.L.O. Lumumba, who delivered a blunt reality check at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026. Speaking at the high-level gathering…

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February 8, 2026

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Maryam Bukar Hassan Carried Olympic Flag at Milano Cortina 2026, Elevating Africa’s Global Peace Message

Maryam Bukar Hassan marked a historic moment for Africa when she carried the Olympic flag during the Opening Ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, transforming the global spotlight into a powerful statement on peace, dignity, and shared humanity.…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 7, 2026

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Top 10 Reasons African Countries Are Welcoming Black American Celebrities Home

African countries are intensifying efforts to reconnect with the African diaspora, and Black American celebrities now sit at the centre of that strategy. Across West and Central Africa, governments are granting citizenship to globally recognised Black American stars. The goal…

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February 7, 2026

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Rwanda Becomes First Country With Nationwide Zipline Drone Delivery–Africa’s First Urban Drone Network

Rwanda has once again positioned itself at the forefront of global innovation after signing a landmark expansion agreement with Zipline, making it the first country in the world to achieve nationwide autonomous delivery coverage. The move also establishes Africa’s first…

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Africa Must Control Its Partnerships, Not Please Global Powers–President Emmerson Mnangagwa

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has reaffirmed Africa’s growing resolve to control its own destiny, declaring that sovereignty not global approval must guide the continent’s partnerships with world powers. Speaking at a high-level roundtable panel during the World Governments Summit, hosted by renowned…

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February 6, 2026

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China Opens Duty-Free Market to South Africa Amid US Tariff Pressure

China has agreed to grant duty-free market access to selected South African products under a trade agreement nearing completion, marking a decisive shift in Pretoria’s global trade strategy as pressure mounts from the United States. The South African government confirmed…

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February 6, 2026

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Dangote Refinery to Start Surfactant Production, Cut Detergent Imports in Nigeria

Dangote Refinery has announced plans to begin local production of surfactants, a key raw material used in detergent manufacturing across Nigeria and West Africa. The development marks another strategic expansion by Africa’s largest refinery as it pushes deeper into industrial…

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February 6, 2026

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Why Africa’s Single Market Will Fail Without SMEs–Dr. Daniel McCauley

Africa’s economic transformation will not be delivered by policy documents alone. It will be built by traders, small manufacturers, women entrepreneurs, and young founders who can move goods across borders without friction. This powerful message echoed through the halls of…

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February 6, 2026

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Ghana and Zambia Sign Visa-Free Travel Agreement

Ghana and Zambia have reached a historic agreement to abolish visa requirements for each other’s citizens, a move expected to significantly boost regional mobility, trade, and tourism. The visa-free travel deal was confirmed by Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel…

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February 5, 2026

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Google Q4 2025 Earnings: Alphabet Hits $400bn Revenue as AI Spending Surges

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has posted stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, pushing its annual revenue past $400 billion for the first time. However, the company’s ambitious plan to sharply increase artificial intelligence spending in 2026 unsettled investors and sent its shares lower.…