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Nigeria: MKO Documentary Trailer Chronicles June 12 Crisis, Abiola’s Final Years

Directed by Nigerian-American filmmaker Ose Oyamendan, the documentary is produced by a team led by Mark Jonathan Harris and Veronique...

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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Weighs Price of Security in Minerals Deal With U.S.

A minerals-for-security deal between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a constitutional challenge in Kinshasa, with critics warning the...

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Africa: The IAEA and OCP Group partner to strengthen global food security

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition solutions, have launched a five-year strategic partnership to accelerate...

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Nigeria: Ochei Praises NSC, Stakeholders As Nigeria Hosts Davis Cup

The President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF), Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has commended the Federation's board, key stakeholders, and players for their dedication...

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Nigeria/Senegal: World Cup Qualifiers – Ifeanyi Lifts Falconets Above Senegal in Abeokuta

Perennial FIFA U20 Women's World Cup finalists Nigeria created several opportunities but had only Kindness Ifeanyi's 51st minute goal to show for their dominance...

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Africa: National Sports Commission Backs All Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged its full support for Nigeria's hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy in November 2026. The prestigious...

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Kenya: President Ruto Calls for Global Investment in Kenya’s Sh5tn Transformation Plan

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has called on the international community to invest in Kenya's ambitious KSh5 trillion, 10-year national transformation...

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South Africa: In 2025, 41 SA Miners Were Killed At Work – – a Record Annual Low, According to Provisional Data

The trend is in the right direction, driven by a number of factors including technology, tightening regulations, union activism, mechanisation where South Africa's...

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Nigeria: Zamfara Emerges As Key Player in Nigeria’s Digital Economy

The Zamfara State Government says it has positioned the state as a leading force in Nigeria's digital economy through wide-ranging reforms and investments...

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Nigeria: FG Allocates N6bn for Construction of Three Mega Schools in Gombe – Minister

"The federal government is focused on providing modern learning environments that inspire students and improve academic...

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Nigeria: Tanker Explosion Kills Driver, Conductor

"Eyewitnesses said the tanker driver, who was speeding, lost control and rammed into a roadside barricade before an explosion occurred, which also affected...

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Angola/Botswana: Angola, Botswana, Eswatini Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women’s Championship Profiles

The HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women's Championship 2025 will be staged in Polokwane, South Africa from February 18-March 1, 2026. It will feature 11 teams and...

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Nigeria: Nigeria Makes 4th Consecutive Appearance At Winter Olympics

Nigeria is once again making its mark on the global stage, participating for the fourth consecutive time in the Winter Olympic Games, specifically...

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Nigeria: ‘I Would Have Left Nollywood for Music If I Knew Better’ – – Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde

The award-winning actress also spoke candidly about her experience during the 2020 #EndSARS protests, revealing that her children received death...

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Tanzania: Witnessing the Serengeti Calving Season

RIGHT now, the southern plains of the Serengeti are home to nature's most dramatic spectacle. As the Great Migration settles into the Ndutu...

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Kenya: Bankers Want CBK to Hold Rate At 9pc Ahead of MPC

Nairobi -- The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has urged the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to maintain the benchmark lending rate at 9...

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Kenya: Bankers Want CBK to Hold Rate At 9pc Ahead of MPC

Nairobi -- The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has urged the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to maintain the benchmark lending rate at 9...

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South Africa: Gauteng Reiterates Obligations for Scholar Transport Operators

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has outlined responsibilities that scholar transport operators must fulfil to advance their applications for operating within...

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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Growth, Eyes Double-Digit Expansion in 2025/26

Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has already surpassed its pre-pandemic growth trajectory and is on course to register double-digit economic expansion in the 2025/26 fiscal...

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Zimbabwe: Love On the Menu As RTG Rolls Out Valentine’s Dinners Across Zim

Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has announced a nationwide programme of Valentine's Day dining experiences to be held at its hotels on 14 February as...

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Zimbabwe: Freda Rebecca Gold Mine Loses Application Against Botha Gold Mine

The High Court has struck off the roll an Urgent Chamber Application filed by Freda Rebecca Gold Mine against Side Electrical (Pvt) Ltd T/A...

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Namibia: Visa On Arrival Generates N$413m in One Year

NAMIBIA'S visa-on-arrival system generated N$413 356 900 in revenue for the state in less than 12 months, following its rollout on 3 March...

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South Africa: Mthatha Families Get New Homes From Black Coffee After Floods

The Black Coffee Foundation is now building homes in Mthatha for families affected by last year's heavy rains and floods. The foundation...

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Kenya: Ruto Woos Diplomats to Commit Capital to National Infrastructure Fund

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has appealed to foreign diplomats and international organisations to channel long-term capital into Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund (NIF),...

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Tanzania: Local Talent Drives Production At Kibaha Truck Assembly Plant

Coast Region -- THE GF Group's truck assembly plant in Kibaha, Coast Region, has set a new benchmark for local content in manufacturing,...

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Tanzania: We Welcome Eacop, Pipeline to Regional Prosperity

Dar es Salaam -- THE recent working visit of President Yoweri Museveni to Tanzania to meet with President Samia Suluhu Hassan marks more...

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Ghana: GFA Hires 5 to Strengthen Black Stars Technical Team Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Ghana football association (GFA), in consultation with key stakeholders, has moved to significantly bolster the Black Stars' technical setup with the appointment...

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Nigeria: FAAN Undertakes Service Level Agreement With Airline Operators, Prompt Payment for Service Rendered

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) will on Tuesday meet with airline operators to review Service Level Agreement it has drafted for...

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