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Namibia: IOC Chief Coventry Calls for Focus On Sport, Not Politics

The new International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry said on Tuesday the organisation should "focus" on sport in order to preserve its...

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Kenya: APs Bomet Add Salt to Nairobi United Injury With Win in League Encounter

NAIROBI -- APS Bomet boosted their relegation survival hopes with a 2-1 victory over Nairobi United at the Nyayo Stadium on Wednesday...

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Rwanda: Kigali in Frame to Host French Handball League Finals

Kigali is emerging as a surprise candidate to host one of the most anticipated events in European club handball after reports indicated that...

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Africa: Trump Signs Law Reauthorizing Agoa Trade Program Through 2026

Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation reauthorizing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), extending the trade preference programme...

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Liberia: LNHA Boss Urges Discipline As 2026 Handball League Sets Off – Calls for Professionalism From Coaches, Athletes

Monrovia -- The President of the Liberia National Handball Association (LNHA), Aratus G. Larkpor, has issued a stern call to coaches and athletes participating...

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Liberia: Lopez – ‘Fc Fassell Unplayable At This Moment’

Monrovia -- FC Fassell's transformation under Fabio Lopez has been nothing short of...

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Liberia: Kuoh Takes Fight for ‘Football House’ to Supreme Court – Challenges LFA Statute’s Constitutionality

Monrovia -- The legal firestorm surrounding the eligibility of FC Fassell President Cassell Anthony Kuoh to contest the upcoming Liberia Football Association (LFA) elections...

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Nigeria: Fela, Tyla, Bad Bunny, Others Shine At 68th Grammys

The just concluded 68th Annual Grammy Awards recorded several historic moments, with African and international artists taking centre...

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Nigeria: Book Review – Inside Dele Sobowale’s ‘Attah: Architect of a New Democratic Dawn’

Dele Sobowale's "Attah: Architect of a New Democratic Dawn" reveals Obong Attah as a bold and courageous person who speaks his mind once...

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South Africa: Rising Food Prices Leave Low-Income Families Struggling to Meet Basic Nutritional Needs

Basic food prices continue to rise, pushing essential items beyond the reach of those relying on the R370 Social Relief of Distress...

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Kenya: National Government to Take Over Construction of Mombasa Stadium

Nairobi -- Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced that the national government will assume renovation of the Mombasa...

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Lesotho: Lesotho Welcomes Agoa Extension

But the trade agreement with the US is only extended to...

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Nigeria: Why Nigeria’s Refineries Failed – – Ojulari

Under a new board-approved strategy, Mr Ojulari said the company is no longer looking for contractors to run its refineries but experienced global...

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Africa: Statement from Ambassador Jamieson Greer on the Reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act

Washington, DC -- Today, President Trump signed into law legislation that reauthorizes the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade preference program through December...

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Namibia: Force Radio Stations to Play Local Music – Swart Baster

Namibian musician Swart Baster says limited radio airplay is undermining local artists' incomes, renewing calls for binding local music quotas as broadcasters review content...

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Nigeria: African Energy Bank Targets $200bn for Mid-Downstream Projects

The African Energy Bank (AEB), set to launch in Abuja in the first half of 2026, has set a target of mobilising $200 billion...

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South Africa: R24m Bridge Set to Transform Access in Engcobo

Residents of the Chaba Administrative Area (Ward 1) in Engcobo are one step closer to safer travel, improved access to services and new job...

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South Africa: Illegal Mining Bleeds Billions From Economy, Says Mantashe

Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, has warned that illegal mining is one of the most pressing challenges facing South Africa's mining...

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Nigeria: Halliburton Lawsuit Renews Focus On Dirty Labour Practices in Oil and Gas

Media reports of an ex-Halliburton executive suing the company over alleged discrimination have brought to the fore the scornful labour practices common in...

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Ghana: Ghana Badminton Holds Training Workshop for Sports Journalists

Ghana Badminton on Friday organised a training workshop for sports journalists to enhance their technical understanding of the sport and improve storytelling around...

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Ghana: Hearts Appoints New Managing Director

Accra Hearts of Oak has announced the appointment of Julius Ben Emunah as its new Managing Director, effective February 2,...

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Ghana: 1978/82 Afcon Winners Living in Squalor – Haruna Yussif Speaks Out

Once a tireless overlapping right-back who wore the Black Stars jersey with pride, Haruna Yussif, former Deputy Captain of Ghana's senior national team,...

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Liberia: Senator Varpilah Calls for Amendment of Bea Mountain Mining Agreement Over ‘Poor Community Benefits’ in Grand Cape Mount County

Monrovia -- Grand Cape Mount County Senator Dabah Varpilah has called for a comprehensive amendment to the Mineral Development Agreement (MDA) signed between the...

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Nigeria: Nigerian Press Bodies Urge FG, Nass to Act Against ‘Big Tech Threat’ to Information Sovereignty

The groups warned that Nigeria risks surrendering control of its democratic conversation, national cohesion, and information sovereignty to unregulated foreign technology companies if...

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Liberia: House Sets Up Conference Committee On Cbl Audit Report

The House of Representatives has established a Conference Committee to work with the Liberian Senate to harmonize and consolidate the report of the...

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Liberia: Fresh Battle Erupts Over Salary Harmonization Policy

Monrovia -- Former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah Jr. has forcefully dismissed claims by Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan that...

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South Africa: South Africa Joins Afreximbank, Announces US$8bn Country Programme

The Republic of South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa's leading Multilateral Financial Institution,...

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Liberia: Economic Gains or Perception Gap?

As public debate continues to swirl around President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), particularly his assessment of Liberia's...

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Nigeria: Nwakaeme, Onuachu Power Trabzonspor to Blow Away Fethiyespor, Seizing Turkish Cup Control

For Anthony Nwakaeme, the night carried deep personal significance. His goal was his first of the season, coming after a lengthy injury...

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