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Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi addresses lawmakers in Kinshasa amid debate over constitutional reforms and presidential term limits

Politics

DR Congo reform push tests term limits

by Editorial Staff17 hours ago

Nigerian police officers during a security operation as authorities crack down on the spread of misinformation linked to a school kidnapping case

Politics

Nigeria arrests eight over kidnapping misinformation

by Editorial Staff17 hours ago

Kenyan and Nigerian consumers use mobile payment applications as Africa seeks to improve cross-border payment interoperability and digital trade integration

Business & Economy

Kenya, Nigeria lead as Africa payments gap persists

by Editorial Staff17 hours ago

Traders monitor market data screens at an African stock exchange as investors assess the impact of higher energy prices and geopolitical risks on Sub-Saharan African economies

Business & Economy

Fitch: Africa better prepared for oil shock

by Editorial Staff18 hours ago

Ghana Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson speaks during a government briefing on economic reforms and IMF policy support in Accra

Business & Economy

Ghana weighs Auditors’ Court after GH¢18.4bn in reported irregularities

by Editorial Staff18 hours ago

Dasa uranium project in Niger showing mine infrastructure and development works in the Agadez region

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Niger extends uranium mine life to 23 years

by Editorial Staff18 hours ago

Young Africans use smartphones and mobile internet services, reflecting growing digital adoption across the continent's mobile economy

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Africa’s mobile economy to reach $290bn

by Editorial Staff18 hours ago

An EgyptAir aircraft taxis on a runway as an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft approaches for landing, illustrating growing air connectivity and competition in Africa's aviation sector

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at a podium during a public address, wearing a dark suit and blue tie, with the presidential seal visible and a blurred official backdrop behind him

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Nigerian police officers during a security operation as authorities crack down on the spread of misinformation linked to a school kidnapping case

Kenyan and Nigerian consumers use mobile payment applications as Africa seeks to improve cross-border payment interoperability and digital trade integration

Traders monitor market data screens at an African stock exchange as investors assess the impact of higher energy prices and geopolitical risks on Sub-Saharan African economies

Ghana Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson speaks during a government briefing on economic reforms and IMF policy support in Accra

Dasa uranium project in Niger showing mine infrastructure and development works in the Agadez region

Young Africans use smartphones and mobile internet services, reflecting growing digital adoption across the continent's mobile economy

An EgyptAir aircraft taxis on a runway as an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft approaches for landing, illustrating growing air connectivity and competition in Africa's aviation sector

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at a podium during a public address, wearing a dark suit and blue tie, with the presidential seal visible and a blurred official backdrop behind him

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Keypoints NJ Ayuk advocates an ‘energy addition’ approach to tackle energy poverty He argues oil and gas remain important for...

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