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African Women in Power: Spotlight on Sierra Leone First Lady, Dr Fatima Maada Bio

African women are increasingly taking centre stage and driving transformative change across the continent. Their stories reflect resilience, courage, and a strong commitment to justice and equality. Across politics, business,.

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Zimbabwe Launches Big Five Banknotes to Rebuild Currency

Zimbabwe is introducing a new series of ZiG banknotes, known as the “Big Five” series, as part of a broader effort by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to restore public.

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Egypt’s Electricity: A Blueprint for Other African Countries

Egypt’s electricity demand has more than doubled over the past two decades, reflecting the pressures of population growth, urbanisation, and industrial expansion. In response, the country is positioning itself as.

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Ghana Prioritises Local Gold Mining Ownership and Value Retention

Ghana’s mining sector is undergoing a significant structural shift that goes beyond the transfer of the Damang gold mine from Gold Fields to a local firm. After decades of foreign.

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World Health Day 2026: Celebrating Africa’s Health Triumphs, Confronting Tomorrow’s Challenges

Across Africa, a quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding. It is driven not by chance, but by science, resilience, and collective determination. As the World Health Organisation marks World Health.

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How Tanzania Uses Stability as a Policy Tool

Tanzania’s central bank has held its benchmark interest rate steady at 5.75 percent for the third consecutive meeting. This decision signals confidence rather than caution. With inflation contained, growth sustained,.

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Five African Destinations Make Time’s Greatest Places List

Five African destinations have earned spots on Time Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places of 2026” list. They include Park Hyatt Johannesburg, Masiya’s Camp at Royal Malewane, The Pinnacle Kigali, Jnane Karwan,.

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Beyond Extraction: African Mining, Energy and Finance Leaders to Unite in Abuja to Shield Continental Wealth Through the “MADE” Framework

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The narrative of African resource management is undergoing a fundamental shift from competition to collective development. From June 23-25, 2026, the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.

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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace: Celebrating Africa’s Sporting Renaissance and Future Opportunities

On a dusty football pitch in a small town in Senegal, a teenage boy tightened his worn-out boots, his eyes fixed on a future far beyond the field. Just a.

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Equinix Expansion Powers South Africa’s Digital Sovereignty Push

Equinix’s $438 million expansion into Johannesburg and Cape Town signals more than infrastructure growth; it underscores South Africa’s emergence as a key hub for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital.

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