Organisers of the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race have announced the payment of prize money to Nigerian winners of the 11th edition of...
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Uganda: Fuel Hikes Threaten Central Bank Inflation Target
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Liberia: Kebe Donates Football Equipment Ahead of Independence Day
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Liberia: NPA Pythons Eliminate Mighty Barrolle, Advance to Lba First Division Finals
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Liberia: Liberia Marathon Trust Rejects Laf Allegations, Says Partnership Agreement Expired in 2014
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Gambia: Minister Badjie Vows to Promote Health, Social Inclusion Through Sport
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Nigeria: Benin Airport Runway Closure Disrupts Airline Operations As United Nigeria, Air Peace Suspend Flights
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Africa: Zenith Bank Wins Africa’s Best Bank, Retains Nigeria’s Top Banking Award
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Tanzania: Caravans Cup Gives Cricket Bigger Stage
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Liberia: Labour Ministry Holds Capacity-Building Workshop for Commissioners, Inspectors From Lofa, Bong, Grand Gedeh and Host Nimba
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Nigeria: Why I Joined Turkish Club Bursaspor-Iheanacho
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Malawi: Lead Actress Draws On Own Childhood for Malawian Film Tackling Child Betrothal
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Mozambique: Difficulty Accessing Financing Remains Obstacle to Business Growth
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Mozambique: Quality Jobs Crucial for Economic Development
Maputo -- Mozambique's Foundation for Business Competitiveness (FUNDEC) believes that the creation of quality jobs and increased productivity are crucial factors for economic...
Kenya: Tough Start in 3×3 Basketball As Kenya Fall to Australia At Commonwealth Games
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Tanzania: Kiswahili Drives Tanzania-Oman Trade
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Tanzania: BMH Targets Medical Tourism Village Status
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Tanzania: Health Facilities Rise By 3,530 After 1.73tri/ – Investment
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Ghana: Gipc Becomes Investment Promotion Authority
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) has been transformed into the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) following President John Dramani Mahama's assent to...
Ghana: Govt Scraps 20 Percent Excise Duty On Local Fruit Juices
The government has abolished the 20 per cent excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices introduced in 2023, in a move aimed at...