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Africa: Afreximbank Calls for Decisive Action to Transform Africa’s Cotton Sector and Drive Fairer Global Trade

African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), has called for urgent and coordinated multi stakeholder action to transform Africa's cotton sector from a raw commodity export...

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Africa: Afreximbank to Avail U.S.$10 Billion Under Its Gulf Crisis Response Programme

To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)...

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Africa: Afreximbank Dominates the 2026 Iflr Africa Awards With a Triple Win, Retaining Key Awards

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has once again been recognised in three award categories by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR), a globally recognised authority...

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Kenya: Will Mccarthy Convince More Foreign-Born Players to Play for Harambee Stars?

Fresh from a high-stakes scouting mission in the United Kingdom, Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy and his technical team have landed in...

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Africa: Govt Allocates Shs905bn for Afcon 2027 Preparations

The Ugandan government has committed a whopping UShs 905 billion towards preparing for the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA...

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Uganda: Opposition Unveils Alternative Budget, Warns of ‘Illusion’ of Economic Growth

The Opposition has released a stark alternative budget for the 2026/27 financial year, warning that the country's apparent economic growth masks deep fiscal...

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South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie Says Government Will Not Pay for Mama Joy Trip

Sports minister Gayton McKenzie said the government will not pay for Mama Joy to go to the 2026 World Cup. McKenzie told...

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Liberia: Fact Check – Correct, Liberia Is Falling Behind Ivory Coast in Rubber Production

On March 30, the CEO of Jeety Rubber LLC, Upjit Singh Sachdeva, claimed on Spoon Talk that in 1961, Liberia produced and exported...

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Liberia: Correct, Liberia Has 579 Km Coastline and 200 Exclusive Economic Zones

On March 30, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai claimed Liberia has 579 kilometers of coastline and 200 Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). President Boakai made...

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Ghana: Deliver Quality Projects or Face Sanctions – Getfund Warns Contractors

The Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Mr Paul Adjei, has issued a stern warning to contractors handling GETFund-supported projects to...

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Rwanda: Kwibuka 32 – How Rwandan Music Holds the Nation’s Grief

In living rooms across Rwanda, playlists shift almost instinctively. Radios and televisions turn to remembrance programming. The cheerful noise of pop records and...

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Ghana: Macroeconomic Stability Came At High Cost – – BoG Governor

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said the strong macroeconomic stability achieved last year came at a high cost to...

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Nigeria: John Ekanem Makes Statement With Brothers in Arms

Top Nollywood stars led by Stan Nze, and Tana Adelana have taken on challenging roles that are poised to change fans and viewers' perception...

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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Sees Tobacco Volumes Rise, While Prices Fall

Zimbabwe's tobacco deliveries to auction and contract floors have surged 83% year on year, earning farmers nearly $200 million since the marketing season...

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Kenya: ODM Expresses ‘Outrage’ Over Fuel Saga, Urging Impartial Graft Fight

Nairobi -- The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Tuesday expressed "profound outrage" over the unfolding fuel procurement scandal, calling for a full and...

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Kenya: Emmanuel Opati – the Fighter, the Builder, and the Vision Beyond Borders

From the bustling streets of Nairobi to lecture halls in the United Kingdom and the intensity of the MMA cage, Emmanuel Opati's journey...

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Liberia: Liberia Taekwondo Federation Regains Voting Rights After 22 Years, Intensifies Preparations for National Championship

Monrovia -- In a major breakthrough for combat sports development in Liberia, the Liberia Taekwondo Federation (LTF) has officially regained its voting rights at...

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Liberia: The Rise of Women’s Football in Liberia – From Margins to Momentum

Monrovia -- Once an overlooked corner of Liberia's sporting landscape, women's football has emerged as one of the country's fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors,...

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Kenya: Cyber Threats Surge 441pc to 4.56bn On Digital Growth

Nairobi -- Cybersecurity threats in Kenya rose sharply in the last quarter of 2025, highlighting growing risks as the digital economy...

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Kenya: Monday Retains Confidence in Seal Despite Four-Match Winless Streak

NAIROBI -- Murang'a Seal head coach Osbourne Monday is confident his team will soon be banging in the goals after a four-match winless...

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Nigeria: Gusau Leads NFF Delegation to Condole Late Yabagi’s Family in Bida

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, led a delegation of prominent Nigerian football officials to Bida on Monday...

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Nigeria: Young Smashers Invade Ikoyi Club As Leadway Tennis Clinic Serves Off

Over 100 young junior tennis players will descend upon the tennis courts of the Ikoyi Club 1938 as the annual Easter Holiday Junior Tennis...

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Nigeria: Fausat Balogun Shares Heartbreaking Story of Hunger and Survival Before Stardom

Famous Yoruba actress, Fausat Balogun, popularly called Madam Saje, has shared her story of the struggles she faced before finally making it in the...

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Nigeria: Mabel Makun Filled With Gratitude After 40th Birthday

Nigerian entrepreneur and ex-wife of Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, Mabel Makun, has posted an appreciation note after marking her 40th birthday. She shared pictures...

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Nigeria: Abuja Erupts in Historic Celebration As Adeboye, Dikko, Others Lead Peace March to Mark International Day of Sports

Thousands of Nigerians took to the streets of Abuja for an unforgettable day of unity, compassion, and high-energy celebration marking the 2026 International Day...

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Nigeria: Nollywood Star Ronke Odusanya Goes Emotional After Senior Deaconess Appointment

Yoruba actress, Ronke Odusanya, has been honoured with the position of Senior Deaconess in her church. The actress, with enthusiasm, shared the news in...

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Nigeria: Lagos Hosts Landmark Aesthetics Summit As Industry Eyes New Innovation Era

Nigeria's rapidly expanding medical aesthetics sector took centre stage with the hosting of The Aesthetics Show Lagos 2026, a pioneering gathering that signals a...

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Somalia: Somalia Awaits Arrival of Turkish Oil Drilling Ship in Landmark Energy Move

Mogadishu -- A wave of excitement is building across Somalia as the country prepares to welcome the Turkish-owned drilling vessel Cagri Bey, expected to...

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Liberia: China Awards Two Maritime Scholarships to Lima

Congo Town -- The Government of the People's Republic of China has awarded two scholarship slots to the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), strengthening...

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