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Captain Ibrahim Traoré Pushes to Replace French with Kiswahili as Burkina Faso’s National Language

In a bold move aimed at dismantling colonial legacies, Burkina Faso’s leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has announced plans to replace French with Kiswahili as the country’s national language. Traoré described the continued dominance of French in Burkina Faso as a…

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August 22, 2025

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Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey Marks First International Youth Day with Call to Empower Young Leaders

Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon. Shirley Botchwey has used her first International Youth Day in office to deliver an inspiring message to the 1.5 billion young people across the Commonwealth, urging them to lead local actions that drive global change. This year’s…

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August 13, 2025

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Rwanda and AfDB Set Sights on New Era of Infrastructure and Energy Development

President Paul Kagame on Thursday met with Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, the African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB) president-elect, for discussions on the future of cooperation between Rwanda and the continental lender. The talks took place at Urugwiro Village ahead of…

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Namibia and Zambia to Allow Passport-Free Travel with National ID Cards

In a historic step towards deeper regional integration, Namibia and Zambia have announced plans to allow citizens to travel between their two countries using only national identity cards, eliminating the need for passports. The announcement was made by Namibia’s Minister…

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Maryam Bukar Hassan Named First-Ever UN Global Advocate for Peace

The United Nations has appointed Nigerian spoken word artist and activist Maryam Bukar Hassan as its first-ever Global Advocate for Peace. The announcement was made in July 2025, marking a significant milestone in the UN’s commitment to inclusive peacebuilding. Maryam…

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August 5, 2025

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David Bird Named CEO of Dangote’s Fuels and Petrochemicals Division

Dangote Group has appointed David Bird as Chief Executive Officer of its fuels and petrochemicals division as the Nigerian conglomerate pushes to expand its refining operations across Africa. Bird, who officially assumed the role in July 2025, previously led Oman’s…

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August 2, 2025

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United Nations to Relocate Key Global Offices to Nairobi by 2026 Elevating Africa’s Diplomatic Influence

In a landmark move reflecting a deeper shift toward the Global South, the United Nations has announced plans to relocate the global headquarters of three of its major agencies UNICEF, UN Women, and UNFPA from New York to Nairobi, Kenya…

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July 29, 2025

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President John Mahama Reaffirms Support for AfCFTA, Highlights Infrastructure as Key

President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated the urgent need for massive infrastructure investment to unlock the full potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking during a meeting in Accra with AfCFTA Secretary General Wamkele Mene,…

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July 19, 2025

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World’s Longest Heated Oil Pipeline Nears Two-Thirds Completion, Injects Over TSh50 Billion into Tanzania’s Economy

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, set to become the world’s longest heated crude oil pipeline, has achieved a major construction milestone, 64.5% completion. Stretching an impressive 1,443 kilometers from Kabaale-Hoima in western Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula…

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July 19, 2025

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Lesotho Achieves Surplus but Faces Economic Headwinds, Says New Report

Lesotho’s economy recorded a modest growth of 2.4% in 2024, supported largely by major infrastructure investments, notably the Lesotho Highland Water Project Phase II (LHWP-II), which helped stimulate the services sector. This is according to the Country Focus Report 2025 published by…

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July 17, 2025