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Africa: Can Ethiopia Weave Africa’s Complete Cotton-to-Clothing Value Chain?

As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is building one of the continent's most ambitious cotton-to-clothing value...

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Africa: The Commonwealth’s Greatest Prize Lies Beyond the Games

Today, Glasgow will once again become the meeting place of the Commonwealth, as athletes and supporters from 56 nations descend on its red-sandstone...

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Nigeria: Okpekpe Pays Nigerian Winners As Dunia-Backed Prize Money Reaches Athletes

Organisers of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race have announced the payment of prize money to Nigerian winners of the 11th edition of...

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Nigeria: Milan, Fiorentina Bologna Target Chukwueze As He Faces Uncertain Future At Milan

Following uncertainty over his future with AC Milan, rival Italian clubs, Fiorentina and Bologna have taken bold steps to sign Super Eagles winger,...

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Nigeria: Wolves May Attract FIFA Sanctions After Arokodare’s Training Ground Drama

Wolverhampton Wanderers' relationship with Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has reached its lowest point after a dramatic confrontation at the club's Compton Park...

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Nigeria: Glasgow Aglow With Pride As Team Nigeria, 73 Other Countries Kickoff 2026 Commonwealth Games

The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will officially begin today in Glasgow, Scotland with Team Nigeria aiming to better her previous record...

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Nigeria: Transcorp Hotels Grows Half-Year Profit to N13.7bn On Operational Efficiency

Transcorp Hotels Plc has sustained its strong earnings momentum, posting a 12 per cent increase in profit before tax (PBT) to N13.7 billion...

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Africa: Nigeria Emerging As Africa’s Renewable Energy Knowledge Hub, By Abba Aliyu

Today, our nation is being recognised across the African continent and beyond as a premier pioneer and leader in renewable energy...

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Uganda: Fuel Hikes Threaten Central Bank Inflation Target

Kampala -- Fuel prices continue to oscillate between 6,300 shilling (1.68 dollars) and 6,700 shillings per litre for both petrol and diesel, contributing...

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Liberia: Kebe Donates Football Equipment Ahead of Independence Day

MONROVIA -- Liberia's Ambassador for Youth and Sports Development, Alieu Kebe, has presented football equipment to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Liberia's chief patron...

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Liberia: NPA Pythons Eliminate Mighty Barrolle, Advance to Lba First Division Finals

NPA Pythons booked their place in the 2026 Liberia Basketball Association (LBA) First Division League Finals with a 76-71 victory over Mighty Barrolle...

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Liberia: Liberia Marathon Trust Rejects Laf Allegations, Says Partnership Agreement Expired in 2014

The Liberia Marathon Trust (LMT) has rejected allegations by the Liberia Athletics Federation (LAF) that it breached a memorandum of understanding (MOU), insisting...

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Kenya: Four More Golfers Edge Closer to Somabay World Cup After Eldoret Qualifiers

NAIROBI -- Nathan Tororei topped the leaderboard at the Road to Somabay World Cup qualifiers at the Eldoret Club in Eldoret on Thursday...

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Gambia: Minister Badjie Vows to Promote Health, Social Inclusion Through Sport

Speaking at the Commonwealth Sports Ministers' Meeting ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Minister for Youth and Sports Wednesday evening reiterated...

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Gambia: CBG Hosts Stakeholders’ Engagement On Statistical Data

The Central Bank of The Gambia convened a high-level stakeholders' engagement on statistical data compilation, quality, and usage at the Sir Dawda Kairaba...

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Sierra Leone: How Sierra Leone’s Traditional Textiles Are Weaving a Modern Fashion Economy

Sierra Leone's traditional textiles are being reimagined into a modern fashion economy, as designers like Frederica Williams preserve heritage while building a...

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Nigeria: Benin Airport Runway Closure Disrupts Airline Operations As United Nigeria, Air Peace Suspend Flights

United Nigeria Airlines joined Air Peace in suspending flights to and from Benin Airport after FAAN closed the runway following Thursday's Enugu Air...

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Nigeria: Nigeria’s Teni Releases New EP, the Wellness Package

Award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter and entertainer Teni is set to release her highly anticipated new EP, The Wellness Package, on 24 July...

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Senegal: Angola’s New Ambassador to Senegal Pledges to Strengthen Economic Diplomacy

Luanda -- Angola's new ambassador to Senegal, António Egídio de Sousa Santos, stated on Wednesday (22) in Luanda that his mission will be guided...

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Africa: Zenith Bank Wins Africa’s Best Bank, Retains Nigeria’s Top Banking Award

Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa's Best Bank and Nigeria's Best Bank for the second consecutive year at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence...

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Tanzania: Caravans Cup Gives Cricket Bigger Stage

Dar es Salaam -- OVER four weekends, the Petrofuel TCA Caravans T20 Cup 2026 has given domestic cricket a sustained competitive stage, brought...

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Liberia: Labour Ministry Holds Capacity-Building Workshop for Commissioners, Inspectors From Lofa, Bong, Grand Gedeh and Host Nimba

Ganta -- The Ministry of Labor and its partners on Wednesday opened a three-day regional training in Ganta City, Nimba County aimed at strengthening...

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Nigeria: Why I Joined Turkish Club Bursaspor-Iheanacho

His departure caught many by surprise, particularly after Celtic manager Martin O'Neill disclosed that he believed the Nigerian forward had agreed to extend...

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Malawi: Lead Actress Draws On Own Childhood for Malawian Film Tackling Child Betrothal

A Malawian film exploring child betrothal has sparked conversation among young people in Lilongwe about children's rights, education and the freedom to shape...

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Mozambique: Difficulty Accessing Financing Remains Obstacle to Business Growth

Maputo -- Difficulty in accessing finance is one of the main obstacles to the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to Mozambique's...

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Mozambique: Quality Jobs Crucial for Economic Development

Maputo -- Mozambique's Foundation for Business Competitiveness (FUNDEC) believes that the creation of quality jobs and increased productivity are crucial factors for economic...

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Kenya: Tough Start in 3×3 Basketball As Kenya Fall to Australia At Commonwealth Games

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 24, 2026 - The national women's 3x3 basketball team faltered in their first match at the Commonwealth Games, losing 21-5...

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Tanzania: Kiswahili Drives Tanzania-Oman Trade

Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S Ambassador to Oman, Ms Maulidah Hassan, has urged Omani traders and investors to learn Kiswahili, saying the language...

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Tanzania: BMH Targets Medical Tourism Village Status

Dodoma -- THE Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) is set to become a Medical Tourism Village within the next decade as the government intensifies...

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Tanzania: Health Facilities Rise By 3,530 After 1.73tri/ – Investment

Dodoma -- THE number of health facilities across the nation has increased by 3,530 over the past five years following the government's investment...

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