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Kenya: Kenya’s Gulf Energy Affirms Its Commitment to Invest U.S.$ 6bn and Maintain World-Class Standards in the Turkana Oil Production Journey

Nairobi -- A local petroleum exploration and production firm has pledged to maintain international best practice in the production of crude oil resources...

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Ghana: GWL Deploys 200 Service Personnel to Recover Gh¢866m Debt, Boost Digital Payments

GHANA Water Limited (GWL) has launched a Field Debt Recovery and Digital Payment Sensitisation initiative, deploying 200 National Service Personnel to help recover...

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Nigeria: Itemuagbor – Road Running Can Drive Nigeria’s Economy and Youth Devt

*Okpekpe Race organiser welcomes delegates to African Road Running Conference in...

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Nigeria: Edo Sports Commission Boss, Enabulele Applauds Niger Delta Games Facilities

At the end of a scheduled facilities tour of venues for the 2nd Niger Delta Games, Hon Desmond Amadin Enabulele, the Executive Chairman...

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Namibia: Namibia Joins Space Elite With Chinese-Funded Satellite Data-Receiving Station in Windhoek

Namibia has received a China-aided satellite ground data-receiving station at the Telecom earth station in...

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Zimbabwe: Freda Rebecca Mine Accused of Brutal Tactics As Police Crack Down At Botha

Tensions at Botha Gold Mine escalated sharply this morning after a contingent of approximately 20 police officers arrived at the mine's car park citing...

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South Africa: SANDF Ready for Deployment to Tackle Gang Violence, Illegal Mining

Deputy Defence Minister, General Bantu Holomisa, says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is ready to deploy troops in support of the South...

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Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Makes Winter Olympics Debut With Teen Skier Tang

Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in the slalom at the Milano-Cortina...

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Africa: Kenya Leads Africa With 50 Startup Funding Deals

Nairobi -- Kenyan startups secured 50 funding deals last year, the highest in Africa, according to the latest Germany-Africa Investment Report covering...

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Nigeria: NFVCB Approves 102 Films in January 2026

The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has approved a total of 102 films for distribution and exhibition in January 2026, in line...

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Nigeria: My Poetry Reflects My Mind, Thought Patterns & Is My Legacy After Death’ – Star Zahra

Poet and textile designer, Star Zahra (nee Okpeh Precious Star), is an emotionally aware creative...

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Kenya: Why Kenya May Host World Rugby Division 1 Tourney in Near Future

NAIROBI -- Kenya has been tipped to host more international rugby tournaments in the future due to ongoing construction of sports facilities around...

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Rwanda: Tour Du Rwanda – 18-Team Roster Confirmed, Time Bonuses Added

Tour du Rwanda 2026 is officially set with a full 18-team roster and a major rule change that promises to reshape race...

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Rwanda: Volleyball – Playoff Ticket At Stake As Gisagara, Reg Clash

With three weekends remaining before the end of the second phase of the 2025/26 volleyball season, Round 12 could hand Gisagara VC an...

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Nigeria: Nigeria’s Crude Output Rises to 1.459m Bpd in January

Lagos -- Nigeria's crude oil production increased to 1.459 million barrels per day (bpd) in January 2026, strengthening the country's position as Africa's...

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Africa: The Accra Mandate – Securing Africa’s Ai Future Through Local Data and Ethical Governance

As the global conversation on technology transpires, Ghana is positioned to host another defining moment for the continent's digital future. The Pan African...

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Tanzania: Dr Motsepe Arrives in Dar to Chair the CAF Executive Meeting

Dar es Salaam -- THE President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, has arrived in Tanzania this morning to...

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Nigeria: ‘We Got That Energy From Our Fans’ – Lookman Speaks On Atlético’s Demolition of Barcelona

Behind the scenes, the message from the touchline was equally uncompromising. Lookman revealed that Diego Simeone made the stakes unmistakably clear before...

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Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Hits 650,000 Bpd Capacity

An official said that all remaining processing units will begin their respective performance test runs in Phase 2, scheduled to commence next...

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Nigeria: Electricity Company Reacts As Blackout Hits South-East

The electricity company explained that it was currently undertaking an emergency load management in parts of its network as a result of a...

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Nigeria: Otedola Projects Stronger Naira As Dangote Refinery Hits Full Capacity

Mr Otedola also discloses that the Dangote Group has embarked on an additional $12 billion expansion...

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Tanzania: Osha Unveils Plan to Facilitate Business, Investment

Arusha -- THE Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) has launched a plan to collaborate with Regional and District Trade Officers in facilitating...

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Kenya: Police Bullets Playmaker Joins Zambian Giants On Two-Year Deal

NAIROBI -- Zambian champions Zesco Ndola Girls FC have officially completed the signing of Kenyan international attacking midfielder Ivy Faith Omondi on a...

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Liberia: Nimba Residents Urge Former Rep. Domah to Reject President Boakai’s ‘Yellow Machine’ Appointment

Ganta -- Residents of Nimba County have implored former District 7 Representative Roger S.W.Y. Domah to turn down a recent appointment by President Joseph...

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Liberia: Senators Cite Heads of Mofa, Others to O Provide Actionable Plan to Attract Investment Opportunities in Liberia

Two ranking members of the Liberian Senate have exposed multiple lapses at Liberian embassies in various countries across the...

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South Africa: Employee Health Now a Material Business Risk for South African Employers

Health-related productivity losses cost South Africa an estimated R161bn a year, driven by a combination of absenteeism, presenteeism and untreated mental health challenges,...

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Mauritius: Mauritius Unveils Bold New Chapter for India – Sets Sights On Tier 2/3 Markets and ‘Beyond Beaches’ Growth Following Otm 2026

Following a series of high-stakes engagements in Mumbai, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has signaled a shift in its global strategy to...

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West Africa: CBL Executive Governor Highlights Progress On Monetary Integration

Harbel -- The Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia, Henry F. Saamoi, highlighted significant progress in regional monetary integration at the...

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Liberia: MNG Denies Bribery Claims in Epa Chemical Spill Report

MNG Gold Liberia has firmly denied allegations of bribery influencing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report on a recent hydrochloric acid spill, describing...

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Nigeria: Bird Strike Delays United Nigeria Airline’s Flight At Port Harcourt Airport

United Nigeria Airlines says a bird strike on one of its Airbus A320 aircraft led to precautionary inspections and flight delays at Port...

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