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Africa: Corporate Council on Africa and Government of Mauritius Announce New Dates for 2026 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

Washington, D.C. and Port Louis, Mauritius -- Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of...

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South Africa: Consumer Relief As Petrol, Diesel and Paraffin Prices Decrease

Overburdened consumers will be in for some relief from tomorrow after the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) announced a decrease in fuel...

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Uganda: World Bank Cautions Uganda On Fiscal Management

Kampala -- "Currently 33 percent of every shilling invested in infrastructure is lost in poor planning, project delays and weak maintenance." -World Bank...

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Nigeria: ASUU Threatens Strike in Edo, Delta, Ondo

The Benin Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to shut down academic activities in seven state-owned universities in Edo,...

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Liberia: NPA Strengthens Freeport Safety With First Fire Hydrant System Installation

Monrovia -- The National Port Authority (NPA) has marked a significant advancement in port safety with the successful installation of the first-ever fire hydrant...

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West Africa: Ecowas Court Goes Digital, Targets Faster Justice for 400 Million West Africans

Abuja -- The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, yesterday formally launched its Electronic Case Management System (ECMS), ushering in what it described as...

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Tanzania: Udom Develops Seat Belt Monitoring System

Dodoma -- IN a major step towards improving road safety through home-grown innovation, fourthyear students at the University of Dodoma (UDOM) have developed...

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Tanzania: Tanzania Confirms Drop in Fuel Prices Tomorrow, July 1, 2026

Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has confirmed that fuel prices will officially decrease from tomorrow, July 1, 2026, providing relief to motorists, businesses...

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Tanzania: Dar City, Pazi, Tausi Royals Maintain BDL Unbeaten Runs

Dar es Salaam -- DEFENDING Champions Dar City Basketball Club stretched their unbeaten run in the Basketball Dar es Salaam League (BDL) to...

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Rwanda: Bugesera – Unpacking Investment Opportunities Around New Airport

As construction of the new Kigali International Airport in Bugesera advances toward its planned opening in 2028, the government has unveiled a broad...

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Mauritius: Imex Frankfurt 2026 – Mauritius Elevates Its Global Mice Ambitions

Mauritius successfully showcased its expanding Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) offering at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, one of the world's leading trade exhibitions...

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Namibia: Dts U/17 Gives Dama SA a Good 4-1 Hiding ….While Jafc Beat Kasaona FA 1-0

Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) went all out this past weekend when they thrashed Dama Soccer Academy 4 - 1 at the Trustco...

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Namibia: Okauua Triumphs At Ndjiva Kauami Tournament

Okauua Rovers from Otjinene won the inaugural Ndjiva Kauami Open football tournament staged at Bobby Sissing Stadium in the capital on Sunday. The...

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Liberia: Youth & Sports Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Fight Drug Abuse

PAYNESVILLE -- The Ministry of Youth and Sports has reaffirmed its commitment to combating drug and substance abuse among young people, calling for...

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Africa: Diplomatic Forum Positions Liberia As W/Africa’s Next Investment Frontier

The government has intensified its campaign to reposition the country as one of West Africa's emerging investment destinations, using economic diplomacy to showcase...

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South Africa: Xenophobia Won’t Bring Wealth – Only Misery – to South African’s Too

Johannesburg, South Africa -- Usually, the fiesta to celebrate St Antony at the church with the same name in Crown Mines, Johannesburg, is a...

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South Africa: Hundreds March in Support of Municipal Workers in Ngcobo

The workers staged a sit-in because their pension fund and tax contributions are not being paid over by the...

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South Africa: UCT Sport Reflects On Its Transformation Journey

As South Africa commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 student uprisings, voices from across the University of Cape Town's (UCT) sporting...

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Kenya: Market Fires Highlight Need for Business Insurance, SMEs Told

Nairobi -- Following recent market fires and business losses, entrepreneurs have been urged to take up insurance to cushion themselves against unexpected...

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Liberia: Liberia to Host International Mining, Energy Conference in October

MONROVIA, June 30, 2026 - Liberia will host its first Liberia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (LIMEC 2026) on October 28-29,...

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Nigeria: FG Engages Marketers As Global Oil Prices Decline

The Federal Government says it is engaging petroleum marketers and regulators to ensure reductions in global crude oil prices are reflected in pump...

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Morocco: Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou Emerges as Hero in Penalty Shoot-Out

Morocco's striker Saibari scored the last penalty kick to win the match for his...

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Nigeria: Davido Announces Sixth Studio Album ‘Oriadé’

It marks a major milestone as he celebrates 15 years in the music...

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Morocco: Morocco Send Netherlands Packing As Germans Also Crash Out

It was an unforgettable edition of Monday night football at the Fifa World Cup with two of the favourites falling prey to shock penalty...

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Nigeria: Govt Confirms $1.5bn Drawdown From UAE Facility, Says Staggered Borrowing Will Lower Debt Costs

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has confirmed that Nigeria has drawn the first $1.5 billion under...

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Zimbabwe: Footballers Union Demands Due Process Following Dismissal of Magalane From Caps United

THE Footballers Union of Zimbabwe (FUZ) says it is closely monitoring the dismissal of CAPS United's Wallace Magalane following club president Farai Jere's...

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Malawi: Pan African Mining Breaks Silence – ‘Not 2.5 Tonnes – Only 67kg of Exploration Samples Went to India’

Pan African Mining Limited has strongly refuted reports circulating on some media platforms and social media claiming that it exported 2.5 tonnes of...

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Nigeria: Govt Orders Marketers to Reduce Fuel Price

LAGOS -- The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, to ensure petroleum marketers do not exploit Nigerians...

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Botswana: Untapped Diamond Value Addition Opportunities Linger

Gaborone -- Botswana has yet to fully capitalise on the immense value addition opportunities in the global diamond pipeline, despite significant potential...

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