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Julius Malema Urges Africans to Reject Xenophobia at NBA AGC 2025

South African opposition leader Julius Malema delivered a powerful keynote address at the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference (NBA AGC), urging Africans to reject xenophobia and embrace unity as the path to continental progress. Malema highlighted the deep…

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August 31, 2025

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Dangote Expands to Ethiopia with $2.5bn Fertiliser Complex

Ethiopia has entered into a landmark $2.5 billion agreement with Nigeria’s Dangote Group to establish one of the world’s largest fertiliser production plants, officials announced Thursday. The project, to be located in Gode town in Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, is…

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August 31, 2025

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EU’s Global Gateway to Boost Africa–Europe Trade Corridors

The European Union (EU) is stepping up investments in Africa’s infrastructure through its Global Gateway initiative, with new plans to strengthen transport and trade corridors across more than 30 countries. A study by the EU’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has…

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August 31, 2025

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ARCON Partners with AEBS 2025 as Strategic Regulatory Partner

The African Entrepreneurship & Business Summit (AEBS) 2025 is proud to announce the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) as its official Strategic Regulatory Partner. This partnership reflects a shared vision of promoting innovation, excellence, transparency, and consumer trust. Values…

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August 25, 2025

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Senegal Pushes for Local Production to End Africa’s $65 Billion Food Import Bill

Senegal’s Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Livestock, Dr. Mabouba Diagne, has met with representatives of the Turkish private sector to explore a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Senegal’s agricultural sector. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Prime…

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August 22, 2025

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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