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2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Six Right to Dream Academy graduates in Black Stars squad for Mali, Central African Republic games

footballghana.com

There are as many as six Right to Dream Academy graduates in the Ghana squad for next month's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Mali and Central African Republic. The players include West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus,…

South Africans vote with vigour as impressive turnout is predicted

www.timeslive.co.za

The IEC is expecting the voter turnout for the national and provincial elections on Wednesday to surpass the 66% achieved in May 2019.

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African airlines’ air cargo demand increases by 10.6% in April 2024

nairametrics.com

In April 2024, African airlines experienced a 10.6% year-on-year increase in air cargo demand, aligning with robust global growth in the air cargo market in the second quarter of the year.

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South Africa: Long Lines Mean Late Voting for South Africans

allafrica.com

Cape Town -- Reports of South Africans standing in long lines waiting to cast their ballots will likely lead to delays in some districts. However, the law allows voters in line at the voting station's closing time - 9pm - to remain in line…

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Aig-Imoukhuede Bags African Banker Lifetime Achievement Award

independent.ng

…Visits President William Ruto Of Kenya Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CON, Chairman of Access Holdings PLC and Coronation Group, has been honoured with the prestigious African Banker Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinguished accolade was…

South Africans Vote, Many Hoping for Change as Seismic as Mandela’s Rise

www.nytimes.com

In a high-stakes national election, the African National Congress, which has governed for three decades since the end of apartheid, may lose its outright majority for the first time.

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Flutterwave wins Fintech of the Year at African Banker Awards

techcabal.com

The award is Flutterwave’s third international recognition in 2024 after the fintech giant was included in CNBC’s Disruptor 50 list and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

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Conflict-torn African state names new government

www.rt.com

DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has announced a new government, just days after an attempted coup was foiled Read Full Article at RT.com

Closest election in 30 years as South Africans vote

www.bbc.co.uk

The governing party is battling to retain its parliamentary majority, 30 years after Nelson Mandela led it to victory.

AfDB aims to boost infrastructure funding as African growth accelerates

africa.cgtn.com

Africa’s economic growth is set to accelerate to 3.7 percent this year and 4.3 percent next year from 3.1 percent in 2023, African Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina said on Wednesday, expressing hope that the bank can…

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South African elections: Why Nelson Mandela's party could lose its dominance

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It's been 30 years since Nelson Mandela led the African National Congress (ANC) to power, ending apartheid in South Africa.

South Africans vote in a pivotal election as president says he has no doubt his ANC party will win

www.thehindu.com

After casting his vote, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he had no doubt his ANC would win with a majority and remain in government.

Players missing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali, Central African Republic due to injury

www.ghanafa.org

Nine (9) Black Stars players have been confirmed injured ahead of Ghana's 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic next month.

African Development Bank, Others Pledge Support For Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF24) Deal Room

independent.ng

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged its support for the 2024 Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF24) Deal Room, taking place from June 19 to 20, 2024, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The Nigeria Sovereign…

South Africa: No, South African Billionaire Johann Rupert Not Touting Investments On Facebook - Cheapfake Video a Scam

allafrica.com

No, South African billionaire Johann Rupert not touting investments on Facebook - cheapfake video a scam

Munster confirm signing of South African speedster Thaakir Abrahams from Lyon on two-year deal

www.independent.ie

Munster will have an extra gear next season after they added Thaakir Abrahams to their ranks.

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Inspired by African sounds, Rafa Pabön pushes the boundaries of urbano

www.latimes.com

Puerto Rican singer Rafa Pabön talks about how his hit song 'Aiwo' became the stepping stone for his next album, inspired by African music.

Prof. Rose Leke on the achievements in African immunology and public health [Interview]

www.africanews.com

The prestigious L'Oréal-UNESCO International Award for Women in Science celebrates exceptional female scientists from five major regions of the world.

South Africans vote in watershed election

www.vaticannews.va

South Africans are voting in what is universally perceived as a potentially transformative election for the country. The Director of the Jesuit Institute in Johannesburg explains why this election could mark a turning point, almost as…

South Africans vote in watershed election as ANC could lose majority

www.independent.co.uk

Cyril Ramaphosa has promised to ‘do better’ but lingering poverty and unemployment threaten his party’s three-decade grip on power