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West African countries must unite to defeat terrorism, other challenges — Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the need for the ECOWAS member-States to work in unison to effectively address the challenges confronting the region. Tinubu, who is also the Chairman of...

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Ex-South African leader's corruption trial date set as he fights another case to run for election

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Former South African President Jacob Zuma will go on trial for alleged corruption next April, four years after he was formally charged with taking bribes in connection with a multi-billion-dollar arms deal and 20 years after he was first…

Nigeria Launches First Anti-corruption Radio Station in African Continent

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The Nigerian Federal government has launched its Anti-Corruption radio in Abuja, the nation’s capital city, which is also the first of its kind in the African continent. Known as ‘EFCC Radio 97.3 fm’, it is established to provide day to…

Nigeria’s Omoniyi Ibietan elected secretary-general of African Public Relations Association

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Mr Ibietan was elected at the ongoing 35th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday.

Families 'left in the lurch' after seven South Africans die in Botswana crash

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Dirco says it can only offer 'non-financial' assistance except in extraordinary circumstances

African leaders’ lack of concern for brain drain worrisome — Osundare

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Tribune Online; African leaders’ lack of concern for brain drain worrisome — Osundare

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‘Realities of apartheid’: South African artist wins Deutsche Börse photography prize

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Lebohang Kganye blends oral traditions, family photos and theatre in a ‘new and fresh way’ to trace personal history of apartheid era

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‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ Review: African Story Slips Between Fable and Hard Reality

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Cannes 2024: Rungano Nyoni's follow-up to "I Am Not a Witch" is timely, but it also exists completely out of time

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African First Ladies Unite To Combat Cancer

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In a powerful display of solidarity, First Ladies from across Africa gathered in Abuja this week to confront the continent’s growing cancer crisis head-on. Hosted by Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, the 3rd Regional Seminar on…

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Africa: African Development Bank Group to Launch 2024 African Economic Outlook

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What: Launch of 2024 African Economic Outlook report

Harnessing African Heritage: The Tech Revolution in Gaming

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There’s a blend of mythology and mystery as gaming developers delve into Africa’s rich history, weaving stories that span centuries. The African gaming market is on the brink of global recognition as studios challenge Western norms with a…

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INTERPOL holds 9th Heads of National Central Bureau meeting for West African region

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Transnational Organized Crime is spinning new markets across the world, and the illegal economy is being sustained by new forms of crimes. The Vice-President of International Criminal Police Organisation, INTERPOL, Garba Umar of Nigeria,…

National Nordic Museum Reveals A Nordic Utopia For 20th-Century African American Artists

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Of course they went in part to escape racial violence and inequality in America, the Black artists who looked to the Nordic countries as a creative safe haven in the 20th century, but there was more to it than that.

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Most indebted African countries to the IMF

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The average debt ratio in Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a significant increase over the past decade.

10 African Countries That Banned Cryptocurrency

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Several governments suspect the digital asset for several reasons, including its use for money laundering and illicit activities, tax evasion, as cryptocurrency transactions can be difficult to trace, and financial fraud. For instance, in…

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3i Africa Summit: MTN Ghana’s Chief Digital Officer Calls for Inclusive Digital Access for All Africans

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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Ike Dzokpo, https://newsghana.com.gh/3i-africa-summit-mtn-ghanas-chief-digital-officer-calls-for-inclusive-digital-access-for-all-africans/The Chief Digital Officer of MTN Ghana Dario…

Kaizer Chiefs targets African giants striker for major squad upgrade

Kaizer Chiefs targets are set for a game-changing squad upgrade. The stage is set for a riveting showdown, as they pursue one of the best.

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Africa: Annual Meetings 2024 / Old Debt Resolution for African Countries - The Cornerstone of Reforming the Global Financial Architecture

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When African Development Bank Group member states meet from 27 to 31 May in Nairobi, Kenya for the 2024 Annual Meetings, the question of African debt will be one of the key discussion points. The event's theme is: "Africa's Transformation,…

President Ruto Pushes for $25 Billion Refill of African Development Fund

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President William Ruto is advocating for a significant replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF), highlighting the transformative impact of Fund-backed projects within Kenya. The Fund, operating as the concessional window of the…