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South Africans turn away from ruling party, early election results show

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South Africans were on edge Thursday as votes trickled in from a tight national election, with early returns showing poor results for the African National Congress, the party that has governed the country for three decades.

Caribou Digital Releases Youth in Digital Africa Report to Inform Policy Changes for 400 Million Young Africans

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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://newsghana.com.gh/caribou-digital-releases-youth-in-digital-africa-report-to-inform-policy-changes-for-400-million-young-africans/Leading research and advisory firm,…

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Phil Lapsansky, historian, social activist, and retired curator of African American history at the Library Company of Philadelphia, has died at 83

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He arrived in Philadelphia in 1966, earned a history degree at Temple in 1973, and helped turn the Library Company of Philadelphia into a world leader in African Americana.

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Coronation Group Chairman, Aig-Imoukhuede honoured with African Banker Lifetime Achievement award

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This prestigious accolade was presented at the African Banker Awards gala dinner and awards ceremony held in Nairobi Kenya on the sidelines of the African Development Bank’s annual meetings.

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ANC Leads South African Poll, But Losing Outright Majority

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According to the Independent Electoral Commission, President Cyril Ramaphosa's African National Congress has won 42.19 percent of the votes, with 7,658 districts out of 23,293 reporting.

South Africans Turn Away from ANC in Early Election Results

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As votes trickled in, the power and influence of the African National Congress, which has led the country for 30 years, appeared to be waning.

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UBA emerges best regional bank – West Africa at African Banker Awards 2024

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UBA Plc, has been announced as the Best Regional Bank - West Africa at the prestigious African Banker Awards 2024.

Nigeria, 7 other African countries that have changed national anthem

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Tribune Online; Nigeria, 7 other African countries that have changed national anthem

US sanctions two Wagner-linked firms in Central African Republic

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Sanctions aim to 'counter Russia's destabilizing activities in Africa', US Treasury Department says.

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Seven African countries that have changed national anthems

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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, signed the National Anthem Bill 2024, which replaced the old national anthem, “Arise, O Compatriots” with “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”. The outgoing...

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Amputee African Cup of Nations final descends into chaos with huge brawl and CRUTCHES used as makeshift clubs

CHAOTIC SCENES marred the final of the Amputee African Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Amputee African Cup of Nations final descends into chaos with huge brawl and CRUTCHES used as makeshift clubs

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CHAOTIC SCENES marred the final of the Amputee African Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Amputee African Cup of Nations final descends into chaos with huge brawl and CRUTCHES used as makeshift clubs

www.thesun.co.uk

CHAOTIC SCENES marred the final of the Amputee African Cup of Nations in Egypt.

South African Reserve Bank Maintains Main Repo Rate at 8.25%

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The central bank announced its decision a day after South Africans took to the polls in what is projected to be a historical rebuke for the ruling African National Congress.

African airlines see 15.5% increase in passenger demand in April 2024 – IATA report

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International passenger market, African airlines, International Air Transport Association (IATA) report passenger demand.

The favourites to win the 2024 African Footballer of the Year

The African Footballer of the Year award is the continent’s biggest individual honour, an award handed to the finest African footballer from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Some of the game’s greats have taken home the prize…

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We keep on borrowing, and we fail to pay back - African activist

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Zambian activist Joseph Kalimbwe has shared his insights on the Zambia’s debt crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

African island state elects new national assembly

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People in Madagascar have elected members of the National Assembly, months after a contentious presidential election Read Full Article at RT.com