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Ghana: Aduana Edge Kotoko – Nations FC, Medeama SC, Attram De Visser Advance in MTN FA Cup

Kumasi Asante Kotoko's hopes of defending the FA Cup trophy crashed yesterday following a 4-2 defeat to Aduana FC on penalties at the...

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Africa: Africa’s Integration Must Move From Aspiration to Action – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the need for Africa's integration agenda to be translated into a daily economic reality, where businesses can...

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Africa: Mahama to Lead Repatriation of Africa’s Foreign Reserves …Says Continent Trapped in Dependency

President John Dramani Mahama, the African Union champion of African financial Institutions, has hinted that he is leading advocacy for the repatriation of...

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Namibia: Suren, Greeff – Namibia’s Cycling Champions

Roger Suren and Anri Greeff were crowned Namibia's road cycling champions after winning the Nedbank National Road Cycling Championships outside Windhoek...

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Liberia: LFA Breaks Ground for Artificial Turf At Willie D. Knuckles Pitch

- The Liberia Football Association has broken ground for the installation of an artificial turf at the Willie D. Knuckles Pitch, continuing its...

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Africa: AIPS Chief Highlights Role of Sports Journalists in Africa’s Growth

- Association of International Sports Pressb (AIPS) President Gianni Merlo has called for stronger collaboration among African sports journalists, describing their profession as...

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Liberia/Libya: Tweh Shines in Al-Raed Draw – Tisdell Nets First in Libya

- Solomon Tweh marked his return to Al-Raed's starting lineup with a goal contribution, but his side were forced to settle for a...

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Africa: Dangote Targets 90m – Tonne Cement Production to Make Africa Self-Sufficient

Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to making Africa fully self-sufficient in cement production, strengthening the continent's industrial backbone and reducing reliance on...

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South Africa: SA Untapped Mineral Potential Still ‘Significant’

Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has reiterated government's stance that South Africa's mining industry is on the...

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Kenya: CBK Lowers Rate to 8.75pc to Boost Private Sector Lending

Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 8.75 per cent in...

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Kenya: Cabinet Approves Sh4.1bn for Drought Relief Across Affected Regions

Nairobi -- The Cabinet has approved the release of Sh4.1 billion to scale up interventions aimed at alleviating the worsening drought conditions in...

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Botswana: Poor Start for Botswana Badminton Team

Tlokweng -- Team Botswana started the All Africa Senior Badminton Championships on a low note after the men's team lost 5-0 to...

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Kenya: Communications Authority Warns Kenyans Against Illegal Mobile Phone Brands Posing Health Risks

Nairobi -- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a public notice warning consumers against purchasing non-type approved mobile phones that pose...

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Kenya: Nurses Protest Outside Nairobi City Hall Over Employment Issues

Nairobi -- A group of nurses staged a protest outside City Hall in Nairobi, raising concerns over delayed hiring, unfair contracts, and lack...

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Congo-Kinshasa: Mantashe Clashes With DRC Counterpart Over Its Critical Minerals Deal With U.S.

During a heated exchange at the Mining Indaba, Gwede Mantashe challenged the Democratic Republic of Congo's critical minerals agreement with the US, stressing...

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Malawi: Dry Spells Ravage Crops in Salima, Thousands of Farmers Affected

Thousands of farmers in Salima Agriculture Development Division (ADD) are facing heavy losses after prolonged dry spells damaged large tracts of crops at...

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Nigeria: Biodiversity Loss Poses Major Risk to Global Economy – – Report

The experts said there is a need to transform agrifood systems to ensure better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better...

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Nigeria: Alaafin’s Ex-Wife, Queen Dammy, Threatens to Sue Portable, Gives Him 24 Hours to Withdraw Intimacy Claims

"Queen Dammy and Ashabi Simple want to ruin my life whenever they meet behind my back in their houses. They even contacted my...

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Kenya: Cabinet Endorses Sh4.7 Trillion Budget Policy Statement

Nairobi -- The Cabinet has also endorsed the financial year 2026/27 Budget, totalling 4.7 trillion...

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South Africa: PE Fund Harith Moves to Buy South African Airline Flysafair

Harith General Partners plans to acquire FlySafair, South Africa's largest domestic airline, as the private equity firm expands its transport investments across the...

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Nigeria: Nigeria, Niger Customs to Strenghten Border Infrastructure, Others

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the Nigeria Customs Service's commitment to strengthening border infrastructure operations and other...

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Nigeria: 1,200 Athletes, Officials for Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Games in Abuja

About 1,200 athletes and officials representing 15 oil and gas companies, regulators and affiliated institutions have converged for the 20th edition of the...

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Nigeria: Gov Yahaya Motivates Gombe United With Brand New Bus

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has donated a coaster bus to Gombe United Football Club as part of efforts to strengthen the...

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Nigeria: 10-Man Katsina United Hold Wikki Tourists in Six-Goal Thriller

It rained goals yesterday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium Bauchi as 10-man Katsina United forced Wikki Tourists to a 3-3 draw in...

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Nigeria: Plateau Athletes Dominate At Senator Diri Marathon in Bayelsa

Long distance runners from Plateau State emerged champions in the male and female categories of the 6th Senator Douye Diri (SDD) National Marathon...

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Nigeria: Firm Launches ‘Black Valentine’ to Redefine Celebration

Konga, Nigeria's leading composite e-commerce giant, says it's launching its Valentine campaign, "Black Valentine: Special Love Series", a strategic and empathetic shift designed...

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Nigeria: Firm Launches Hotel At Mmia Lagos

NAHCO Travel and Hospitality Limited (NHTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NAHCO Plc has officially commissioned Sapphire Hotel a premier luxury hospitality suite...

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Nigeria: Osimhen Nets Ninth Turkish Super Lig Goal

Victor Osimhen netted his ninth Turkish Super Lig goal as Galatasaray recorded a 3-0 win at Rizespor last...

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Nigeria: Lookman’s La Liga Debut Ends in Defeat As Betis Avenge Copa Del Rey Humiliation

Ademola Lookman and his Atlético Madrid teammates were stunned 1-0 at their Estadio Metropolitano home ground by Real Betis in a Spanish La...

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South Africa: Sundowns Boot Staff Member Accused of Leaking Tactics

Mamelodi Sundowns suspended long-serving performance analyst Mario Masha for allegedly leaking sensitive coaching information. The suspension comes as Sundowns prepare for a...

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