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Nigeria: Saka’s Deflected Strike Sends Arsenal 7-Point Clear in Premier League Title Race

Arsenal further solidified their position atop the Premier League on Wednesday night, extending their lead to a commanding seven points thanks to a fortuitous...

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Nigeria: Manager Dismisses Divorce Rumours Between Simi Adekunle Gold

The manager of Nigerian singer Simi has dismissed reports circulating online that the artiste and her husband, Adekunle Gold, are heading for a divorce,...

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South Africa: Proteas Fail to End Their New Zealand World Cup Knockout Hoodoo With Semi Loss

New Zealand 173 for 1 (Finn Allen 100 not out, Kagiso Rabada 1-22) beat South Africa 169 for 8 (Marco Jansen 55 not...

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Africa: Weego Raises $1.1m to Expand Mobility Platform Across Africa

Weego, a Moroccan-Senegalese mobility startup, raised $1.1 million in a funding round led by Azur Innovation Fund to expand its transport platform across...

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Africa: Weego Raises $1.1m to Expand Mobility Platform Across Africa

Weego, a Moroccan-Senegalese mobility startup, raised $1.1 million in a funding round led by Azur Innovation Fund to expand its transport platform across...

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Africa: Multichoice to Shut Down Showmax Streaming Service After 11 Years

MultiChoice Group said it will shut down its streaming platform Showmax after 11 years of operation as the company reviews its digital...

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Nigeria: Players Roundup – Onuachu Scores Again As Lookman, Arokodare Headline Mixed Fortunes

Across Europe, it was a night that underlined the fine margins of elite football; recovery steps taken, momentum built, and silverware dreams kept...

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Nigeria: Wafcon 2026 – Nnadozie Hints At a Different Target for the Super Falcons

Rather than burden themselves with expectation, the Falcons are choosing clarity over...

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Ghana: Tennis Players in UAE Tournament Flee Court After Nearby Drone Strike

A tennis tournament in the United Arab Emirates was abruptly halted due to an air strike siren as players and officials fled from...

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Ghana: Coca-Cola Introduces New Vibe Beverage in Ghana

The Coca-Cola Company, together with its authorised bottler in Ghana, Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC), has officially unveiled VIBE, a sparkling strawberry flavoured...

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Ghana: Coca-Cola Introduces New Vibe Beverage in Ghana

The Coca-Cola Company, together with its authorised bottler in Ghana, Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC), has officially unveiled VIBE, a sparkling strawberry flavoured...

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Egypt: Al Ahly to Appeal Riveiro Ruling

Egyptian giants, Al Ahly, have announced they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a FIFA ruling that ordered them...

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Ghana: Govt Upholds Dismissal of 541 Employees

Government says it is upholding the revocation of 541 public sector recruitments, appointments, and promotions made in the dying days of the Nana...

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Ghana: UGG Signs Deal for 10,130-Bed Hostel Facility

THE University of Ghana (UG) has signed an agreement with Prime Premier Haven Limited for the construction of a 10,130-bed hostel facility to...

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Nigeria: CAF Shifts Wafcon 2026 to July Over Logistical Setbacks

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), moving the tournament from its original March-April window...

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Angola: Angolan Tourism Yields 667 Million Dollars in 2025

Berlin -- The Angolan tourism sector obtained revenues of around 667 million US dollars in 2025, with a 30% increase in international arrivals, announced...

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Somalia: Somaliland Cabinet Reviews Security, Economy and Drought Impact

Hargeisa -- Somaliland's Council of Ministers held its 56th session on Thursday at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa, chaired by President Abdirahman Mohamed...

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Kenya: Kenya Airways Names Kiprono Kittony Chair, David Ndii Director

Nairobi -- The board of Kenya Airways (KQ) has appointed Kiprono Kittony as its new Chairman and David Ndii as a Non-Executive Director...

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Tunisia: Inflation Rate Stands At 5 Percent in February 2026

Tunis -- The inflation rate stood at 5% in February 2026, up 0.1% compared with January 2026, according to the Consumer Price...

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Kenya: CAF Postpones Wafcon 2026 Over Unseen Circumstances

Nairobi -- The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), earlier scheduled to begin on March 17 this year in Morocco, has been...

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Nigeria: Economic Lessons From the Coastal Road and Fourth Mainland Bridge

Beyond Roads and BridgesFor some days now, I have found myself engaged in discussions on the economic relevance and priority of two crucial...

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Botswana: Mining Conference to Tackle Industrial Challenges

Gaborone -- In the face of challenges the energy sector and commodity sale have posed on the national economy, the upcoming Botswana...

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Kenya: Record 822 Cyclists Set for 2026 Loop Safari Gravel Series Opener in Limuru

Nairobi -- A record 822 cyclists have registered for the season opener of the LOOP Safari Gravel Series scheduled for Saturday, March 7,...

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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Inks Bilateral Market Access Protocol With Japan At WTO Headquarters

Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia and Japan have signed a Bilateral Market Access Protocol at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva,...

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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Has Up to Three Months of Fuel Reserves – Govt

Zimbabwe has fuel reserves that could last between two and three months, the government has said, as it monitors global tensions that could disrupt...

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Nigeria: EPL – Wolves Stun Liverpool With Late Win

Wolverhampton Wanderers have dented Liverpool's push for a top-four finish with a last-gsp 2-1 league win in Tuesday...

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Nigeria: LGAN Names Ogwu Onoja Patron, Ambassador for AACT 2026

The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) has appointed Chief Dr Ogwu Onoja as Patron and Ambassador of the All Africa Challenge Trophy...

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Nigeria: Rahm Accuses DP World Tour of ‘Extortion’ As Liv Rift Deepens

LIV Golf League captain Jon Rahm has accused the DP World Tour of attempting to "extort" players, insisting he will not commit to...

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Nigeria: Davido’s Logistics Manager, Israel DMW, Loses Father

Nigerian musician Davido's Logistics Manager, popularly known as Israel DMW, has lost his...

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Congo-Kinshasa: Landslide At DR Congo Coltan Mine Kills More Than 200, Including Children

More than 200 people were killed on Tuesday in a landslide triggered by heavy rains at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic...

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