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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Renaissance Dam, Africa’s Largest Hydro-Power Project

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a $5 billion hydroelectric project on the Blue Nile...

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Zimbabwe: Kadewere Faces Disciplinary Action Over Heated Confrontation With Journalist

Warriors striker Tinotenda Kadewere will face disciplinary action following his attack on journalist Yvonne Mangunda at Orlando Stadium, South Africa, on...

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Zimbabwe: Churches Must Respect Gospel Artists – Baba Harare

Musician Baba Harare has urged churches and gospel promoters to bring greater professionalism and accountability to the gospel music industry warning that exploitation is...

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Zimbabwe: King Kandoro to Headline Shoko Comedy Night As Festival Turns 15

Zimbabwe's longest-running festival of urban culture Shoko Festival has announced a star-studded line-up for its landmark 15th edition with the much-anticipated Shoko Comedy Night...

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Malawi/Liberia: All Eyes On Gabadinho As Flames Target Liberia

The Malawi National Football Team, the Flames, head into tonight's World Cup qualifier against Liberia with confidence renewed, and much of that belief...

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Nigeria: Gombe Algon Donates Footballs to Amateur Clubs

The Chairman of Gombe Local Government and chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Gombe State, Barrister Sani Ahmad Haruna,...

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Nigeria: Katsina United Win North-West Derby 1-0 Against Pillars

Kano Pillars' poor run in the ongoing Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season continued yesterday after they were defeated 0-1 by Katsina United...

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Nigeria: United Nigeria Airlines Seals Deal With US Carrier for 6 737-800 Aircraft

United Nigeria Airlines has signed an aircraft's sale and purchase agreement with Southwest Airlines for the delivery of six Boeing 737-800...

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West Africa: Nigeria’s Finance Minister Warns West African Countries Against Reliance On External Finance

The minister praised the Tinubu administration for confronting long-standing economic distortions head-on, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of multiple...

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West Africa: Nigeria’s Finance Minister Warns West African Countries Against Reliance On External Finance

The minister praised the Tinubu administration for confronting long-standing economic distortions head-on, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and the unification of multiple...

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Nigeria: FCT Resident Doctors Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike

He explained that despite several rounds of dialogue, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has failed to address long-standing concerns affecting doctors in...

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Nigeria: Narto Backs NUPENG, Accuses Dangote of Monopolistic Practices

NARTO said it rejects Dangote's plan for free distribution of petroleum products, citing its unsustainability and potential to eliminate independent transporters who operate...

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Nigeria: CSOs Criticise Tinubu’s Silence After UN Accused Oil Companies of Rights Violations, Frustrating Cleanup

"This silence is not just disappointing -- it is dangerous. It signals either a profound disregard for the rights of Nigerian citizens or...

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Africa: Inside Nine-Point Plan to Unlock Africa’s Aviation Integration

African ministers in charge of transport and civil aviation, along with directors general of civil aviation authorities, have adopted the Kigali Communiqué on...

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Nigeria/South Africa: World Cup Qualifier – Bafana Bafana Players Confident As Showdown With Nigeria Looms

South Africa's Bafana Bafana are brimming with confidence ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at the Free State...

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Nigeria: Ali Baba Evicted From N220m Property As Court Rules Against Amcon

Following the court's order, the Bailiffs acted on a writ of possession issued by the court on 15 August and enforced execution on...

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Namibia: Finance Ministry to End Payroll Deduction System for Civil Servants

The Ministry of Finance will discontinue all discretionary payroll deductions for government employees, with the Payroll Deduction Management System (PDMS) scheduled to shut down...

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Namibia: Building Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Future Through Skills

Namibia's aim to become a world leader in green hydrogen is accelerating, with major projects planned for the ||Kharas region and other high-resource...

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Namibia: Agriculture Ministry Pumps N$28 Million Into Small-Scale Farming

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has allocated over N$28 million to boost food security, enhance production and productivity, and build...

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Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Presidential Aide

The presidency cautioned stakeholders and members of the public against engaging with Mr Umunubo in the name of the...

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Egypt: Critics Warn Egypt’s Great Transfiguration Project Endangers Mount Sinai

Over the years, visitors have traveled up Mount Sinai with a Bedouin guide to watch the sunrise over the pristine, rocky landscape. But now,...

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Uganda: Govt Asks Corporate Companies to Complement Its Efforts in Addressing Water Scarcity in Rural Communities

Kumi, Uganda -- The government has asked corporate companies to back up the government's efforts to develop water infrastructure in water-constrained regions in...

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Nigeria: Buhari Threatened to Sack Me Over Petrol Subsidy Removal – Kachikwu

A former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has revealed that late former President Muhammadu Buhari threatened to sack him if...

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Africa: Another African Team Qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Meanwhile, Morocco, the first African team to confirm their qualification, continued to showcase why they are widely regarded as the continent's team to...

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Nigeria: Uncertainty As NUPENG, Dangote Refinery Battle Over Union Rights

At the heart of the dispute is the refinery's decision to deploy 4,000 new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks for direct distribution of...

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Nigeria: Oworonshoki Residents Block Third Mainland Bridge Over Demolition

The protesters were occupants of structures along the Iyana Oworonshoki coastal line, which were pulled down on Saturday by a Lagos State Government...

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Nigeria: Govt Begins Distribution of N2.9bn Free Maternal, Neonatal Health Commodities

Mr Aina stressed that the initiative forms part of government's commitment to improving access to quality healthcare for women and children, and reducing...

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