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Angola: Saxophonist Nanutu Honored in Lisbon

Lisbon -- Saxophonist António Manuel Fernandes "Nanutu" was honored on Thursday in Lisbon, Portugal, at an event featuring tributes from Angolan and international...

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Gambia: Gambia Slip to Iran in Int’l Friendly

The Gambia on Friday lost to Iran 3-1 in an international friendly match played at the Titanic Sports Complex in Antalya,...

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Gambia: Good Morning Mr President – Urgent Remedy Needed to Sort Out the Electricity Headache

Mr President, we would like to recognize the fact that over the past 12 months, the country has experienced a relatively stable and...

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Gambia: Nawec MD Says Power Crisis Should Not Be Taken for Politics

The managing director of NAWEC, Galo Saidy, has urged politicians not to exploit the country's ongoing electricity disruptions for political gain, insisting that...

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Kenya: Traveltech Firm Triply Highlights Digital Shift in Africa Tourism Sector At Five-Year Milestone

Nairobi -- Triply hosted its inaugural Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony bringing together key stakeholders from the travel, tourism, technology, and financial sectors...

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Kenya: Traveltech Firm Triply Highlights Digital Shift in Africa Tourism Sector At Five-Year Milestone

Nairobi -- Triply hosted its inaugural Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony bringing together key stakeholders from the travel, tourism, technology, and financial sectors...

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Botswana: Cheers and Tears Seals the Orange Cup

Gaborone -- It was a contrast of cheers and tears on Friday evening as Jwaneng Galaxy etched their names in football history...

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Botswana: Botswana Athletics Association Convenes AGM

Gaborone -- Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) remains the premier sporting code that consistently positions the country on the global...

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Botswana: Tebogos 200m Mastery Sparks Debate

Gaborone -- The debate over whether reigning Olympic 200-meter champion Letsile Tebogo should ditch the 100 meter dash to focus exclusively on...

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South Africa: Safa Scrambles After Bafana Visa Mess

Bafana Bafana were meant to leave for Pachuca on Sunday, but visa delays cost the team a day of preparation. The South...

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South Africa: Mthatha Families Pay More for Food Than Cape Town and Here Is Why

Mthatha is the most expensive city for food in South Africa, beating Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, new data shows. Researcher Sibusiso...

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South Africa: Call to Rally Behind Bafana Bafana

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to unite behind Bafana Bafana as the national men's football team prepares to make its long-awaited...

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South Africa: Eskom Records ‘Sustained Improvements’ As Load Shedding Is Kept At Bay

Sustained improvements in Eskom's plant performance, reliability and operational discipline continue to fuel South Africa's power system stability even as seasonal temperatures decline and...

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South Africa: Moody’s Affirms Eskom Ratings

Global ratings agency Moody's Ratings has affirmed Eskom's B2/Ba2 credit ratings with a stable...

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South Africa: Petrol Price Increases, Diesel On a Downturn

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol will increase by R1.43 this Wednesday, while the prices of diesel, paraffin...

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South Africa: Petrol Price Increases, Diesel On a Downturn

The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) has announced that petrol will increase by R1.43 this Wednesday, while the prices of diesel, paraffin...

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Nigeria: Osimhen Responds After Chelle’s Comments On Absence From Super Eagles

The Galatasaray forward moved swiftly to clarify the situation on Sunday, revealing that he had spoken directly with Chelle and insisting that the...

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Nigeria: Leakages, Inefficiencies Make Reforms Feel Like Punishment for the Poor – South African Lawmaker Reddy

South African lawmaker Visvin Reddy explained that Nigeria is part of a broader pattern across Africa where countries are becoming increasingly dependent on...

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China’s New Restrictions on Overseas Investment Amid US Tech Rivalry

China has implemented stricter rules on outbound investment to safeguard the economy and national security amidst escalating tech competition with the US. The increased scrutiny...

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China Strengthens Outbound Tech Investment Rules After Recent Disputes

The State Council of China has introduced new regulations on outbound investment from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. These regulations, effective from...

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China Strengthens Investment Rules to Counter Foreign Sanctions

China has enacted new investment regulations aimed at protecting its economy from foreign sanctions. The rules, which come amidst escalating tensions with Western nations, provide...

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Nigeria/Morocco: Morocco 2026 – Soname Rewards 6-Star Flamingos With N4.5m

Nigeria's U17 women national team, the Flamingos, have progressed to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifiers...

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Nigeria: FCT Basketball Academies League Set to Dunk Off With Committees Formed

The Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA) in Nigeria are finalising preparations for their inaugural Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Basketball Academies championship, scheduled for...

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Rwanda: Sports Sector to Create More Jobs As Youth Participation Rises

The sports industry has significant potential to create careers and economic opportunities for young people, according to Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the...

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Rwanda: Randall Dedicates Bal Title, MVP Prize to His Wife

Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2026 Most Valuable Player Craig Randall II has dedicated both his individual and team success to his wife, Sarrah...

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Rwanda: Randall Named MVP, Headlines 2026 All-Bal First Team

Craig Randall II was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) after leading RSSB Tigers to their...

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Rwanda: Ouattara Beats Mbonyumwami to Golden Boot Gong

APR FC striker Cheikh Djibril Ouattara capped a remarkable 2025/26 season by finishing as the BK Pro League's top scorer with 18 goals,...

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South Africa: Kohli Stars As RCB Go Back-to-Back

Virat Kohli delivered a match-winning masterclass as Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second straight Indian Premier League...

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Shenzhen Guided Fund Zhang Jian: Trend of Value Unleash in Hard-Tech Industry Emerging

Shenzhen Guided Fund Investment Co., Ltd. Chairman and General Manager Zhang Jian believes that the current market recovery is not just a simple cyclical rebound...

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Tanzania: Makonda Unveils Grassroots Sports League As Afcon Preps Gather Pace

Arusha -- PREPARATIONS for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Arusha are progressing steadily, with seven sports facilities currently under construction...

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