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Burna Boy is first-ever African artiste to stage highest-grossing arena concert in America

Popularly known as the giant of Africa, Burna Boy has proven himself deserving of the title.

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African airlines witnessed 8.1% rise in March passenger demand – IATA

nairametrics.com

In March 2024, African airlines experienced an 8.1% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand, signalling robust growth for international passenger markets during that period.

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“Wizkid is one of the few African artist that can replace P-Square.” P-Square

amebo9ja.com

“Wizkid is one of the few African artist that can replace P-Square.” P-Square “If you’re doing a concert and you want African artist that can

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4 bedroom House for rent African Lane Lekki Lagos

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4 Bedroom Semi Detached House;; Location: African Lane, Lekki; Rent: N8million; Fees payable; 10% of the rent on each of Agency, legal and Caution deposit

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Q&A: Jobs for young Africans—new data tool reveals trends and red flags

phys.org

An estimated 23.6 million young Africans (aged 15–35) are unemployed—that's one in 22 (4.5%). With this number projected to grow to 27 million by 2030, the need for jobs is critical. But the key to good policies for job creation is good…

King Mohammed VI Commends Global African Heritage Foundation For Promoting African Heritage

newsghana.com.gh

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://newsghana.com.gh/king-mohammed-vi-commends-global-african-heritage-foundation-for-promoting-african-heritage/His Majesty King Mohammed VI, King of Morocco has…

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Top 5 African countries by textiles, apparel exports earnings in 2023

businessday.ng

The African textile industry has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, with several countries on the continent emerging as

African airlines see 14.2% surge in March cargo demand

nairametrics.com

In March 2024, African airlines experienced a 14.2% year-on-year growth in air cargo demand, highlighting a persistent trend of robust annual expansion in the global air cargo markets.

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South African Workers March In Solidarity With Palestinians

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In South Africa, unions have linked Workers’ Day commemorations to a march in solidarity with Palestinians. Hundreds have joined trade unionists in Cape Town to call for an end to what they say is Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza. They are also…

Burna Boy is the African with highest-grossing venue in the US

www.pulse.ng

Burna Boy earns the highest-grossing arena concert by an African artist in the United States.

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Rare storm leads surge of more than 500 baby sea turtles to South African aquarium

www.foxnews.com

More than 500 baby sea turtles were left stranded on South African beaches after a rare and powerful storm, prompting their rescue by an aquarium, officials said.

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South African Police investigate alleged signature forgery by Zuma’s MK party

www.africanews.com

In a shock-move last December, Jacob Zuma announced he would not back the ruling ANC through which he was elected South Africa's president twice. He said he would support the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party.

‘How to boost African food production’

African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina urged for a coalition of public commitment and private sector finance to awaken Africa’s “staggering” agricultural potential, setting the stage for the...

BuuPass acquires QuickBus, eyes Nigerian, South African expansion

nairametrics.com

BuuPass, Kenya’s digital intercity multimodal travel solutions provider, has finalized its acquisition of QuickBus, a major player in the bus ticketing service industry in Nigeria and South Africa.

Citizens Commission on Human Rights Exhibit in South African Township Exposes Racism and Abuse in the Psychiatric Industry

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DIEPSLOOT, South Africa, and LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Citizens Commission on Human Rights South Africa brought the Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Exhibit to Diepsloot, a densely populated township in…

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Africa: Marking the 20th Anniversary of the African Union Peace and Security Council

allafrica.com

In this month of May, we commemorate the Twentieth Anniversary of the official launch of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) that took place on 25 May 2004. Throughout the month, we will reflect on the…

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South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, 'The Rose of Soweto,' dies aged 57

South African boxer Dingaan Thobela, a two-weight world champion known as “The Rose of Soweto,” has died

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Central African Republic: Former President François Bozizé Must Face Trial for Crimes Against Humanity

allafrica.com

Responding to the arrest warrant issued by the Special Criminal Court in Central African Republic against former President François Bozizé, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International's Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said: