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Nigeria: Traxport, Vecturis Sign Investment Agreement to Transform Freight Rail in Nigeria
Abuja -- Traxport Rail Services Ltd, a Nigerian rail freight company focused on delivering efficient and modern logistics solutions, has announced the signing...
Eritrea: Seminar Focusing On Cultural Heritage and Identity
Asmara, 19 August 2025 - The Commission of Culture and Sports organized a seminar on cultural heritage and identity for over 150 members of...
Eritrea: Seminar Focusing On Cultural Heritage and Identity
Asmara, 19 August 2025 - The Commission of Culture and Sports organized a seminar on cultural heritage and identity for over 150 members of...
Nigeria: Femi Otedola’s New Book Breaks Into Amazon Bestseller Chart Within 24 Hours
Barely a day after its release, Femi Otedola's new book, "Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business," has surged onto Amazon's bestseller...
Nigeria: Femi Otedola’s New Book Breaks Into Amazon Bestseller Chart Within 24 Hours
Barely a day after its release, Femi Otedola's new book, "Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business," has surged onto Amazon's bestseller...
Tanzania: Tanzania Unveils Strategic Projects to Gain From the EACOP Project
Geita -- THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, has announced that among the strategic projects being implemented in...
Uganda: Govt Launches Affordable Electricity Connection Scheme in Kiboga
The government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), has launched a nationwide initiative...
Uganda: Police Recover Shs900m in Eight Months in Crackdown On Gold Scams
Ugandan police have said they have recovered Shs900 million ($240,000) from 56 suspects implicated in elaborate gold scams that have been targeting local...
Liberia: Sheriffs Seal NEC Headquarters Over $171k Debt
Published: August 19,...
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Icon Debebe Eshetu Laid to Rest
Addis Ababa -- The legendary Ethiopian artist Debebe Eshetu was laid to rest this afternoon at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis...
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Icon Debebe Eshetu Laid to Rest
Addis Ababa -- The legendary Ethiopian artist Debebe Eshetu was laid to rest this afternoon at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis...
Southern Africa: SADC People’s Summit Demands End to Debt, Elitist Development Model
Civil society groups and grassroots movements across Southern Africa have accused regional leaders of pursuing an elitist development agenda that entrenches inequality and displaces...
Zimbabwe: Zifa, Orlando Pirates Mourn Death of Striker Tendai Ndoro
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has paid tribute to former Warriors striker Tendai Ndoro, who has died at the age of...
Nigeria: NCAA Summons Cabin Crew, Emmanson for Investigation Over Ibom Air Incident
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has invitated Ms. Comfort Emmanson and the Ibom Air cabin crew members for continued investigation over the August...
Nigeria: All Phones Must Be Switched Off During Flight Take-Off, Landing – NCAA
Following the two recent incidents of passengers' unruly behaviour at the nation's airports, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that all mobile...
Egypt: Egypt Electricity, Petroleum Ministries Coordinate to Boost Efficiency, Localise Industry
Egypt's electricity and petroleum ministers agreed on Tuesday to step up cooperation on improving power generation efficiency, reducing fuel use and localising energy-related...
Nigeria: Support Media With Tax Incentives, Relief On Import Duties, Soneye Urges Govt
*Says tax reliefs, independent fund for journalism key to media...
Ethiopia: Amnesty Urges Ethiopia to Drop Proposed CSO Law Amendments, Warns of ‘Total Closure’ of Civic Space
Addis Abeba -- Amnesty International has called on Ethiopian authorities to immediately withdraw proposed amendments to the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) Proclamation, warning...
Africa: World Humanitarian Day – AU Commission Chairperson Pays Tribute to Humanitarian Workers
On World Humanitarian Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, honoured the courage and sacrifice of humanitarian workers...
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Officials Snub Cosase Meeting Amid Procurement Scrutiny
Uganda Airlines officials have come under intense scrutiny from the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE) over allegations of...
Sudan: Kamil Idris Chairs Currency Control and Related Economic Issues Committee’s Meeting
Port Sudan -- Transitional Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris chaired a meeting of the Currency Control and Related Economic Issues Committee on Tuesday evening...
Sudan: Prime Minister Praises National Team’s Qualification for CHAN Quarterfinals
Port Sudan, August 19, 2025 (SUNA) - Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris said that the national football team's qualification for the quarterfinals of the...
Nigeria: 3 More Bodies Recovered From Sokoto Boat Accident
Three additional bodies from remaining twenty-six (26) victims involved in Sunday capsized boat at Kojiyo Village in Goronyo Local Government Area Sokoto State, were...
Egypt: Egypt, Japan Sign 12 Agreements to Boost Investment, Trade Ties
Egypt and Japan signed 12 agreements and memoranda of understanding on Monday on education, renewable energy, industrial development, green economy, tourism, and technology,...
South Africa: Climate Protesters Demand Reparations From Standard Bank for Fossil Fuel Investments
They also want TotalEnergies to stop further fossil fuel extraction in...
Africa: Hype and Western Values Are Shaping AI Reporting in Africa – What Needs to Change
News media shape public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and influence how society interacts with these technologies. For many people, especially those...
Gambia: Independence Stadium Hybrid Pitch Is Being Rehabilitated, Not Replaced – Nsc
The National Sports Council has clarified that the hybrid pitch at Independence Stadium is being rehabilitated, not replaced, amid public speculation over the...
Gambia: Abdou Darboe Steers the Pub to Triumph Over Misera Nemasu in Gunjur ‘Nawettan’ Qualifiers
Captain Abdou Darboe has guided The Pub FC to a slender victory over Misera Nemasu FC in the 2025 Gunjur 'nawettan'...