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- After securing Nigeria and COMESA approval, MTN pushes $6.2 billion IHS Towers takeover towards finish line as South Africa, ECOWAS and CEMAC hold the final keys
- For the first time in over 50 years, Africa's 2nd-strongest military sends its troops outside its borders to help a Russian-backed Junta country it recently had a problem with
- When deaths go uncounted: WHO flags dangerous blind spots in Africa’s health data
- Are you shaping the future of Africa’s blue economy? Apply to pitch at BlueInvest Africa 2027! - oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu
- Africa’s push for clean cooking
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Managerial 'inconsistency' hurting Ghana - Hughton
As Ghana head into crucial Afcon 2027 qualifiers with women's coach Kim Bjorkegren in charge, former boss Chris Hughton says constant changes in the dugout are hurting the Black Stars.
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We tracked 20 years of crop cycles and protests in Kenya – unrest follows a clear seasonal rhythm
Protest activity among Kenya’s farming communities follows a clear and predictable agricultural rhythm.
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Hunger makes it hard to focus at school: what learners in South Africa told us about food insecurity
Hungry learners struggle to concentrate, take part in lessons and attend school. A rural South African study shows why nutrition must be a priority for education.
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Inside the Japanese programme using school committees and remedial classes to improve learning in Madagascar
A programme developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is tackling low literacy and school dropout in Madagascar by giving parents and communities a direct say in how schools are run.
- Climate, Peace and Security in Africa: Emerging Challenges, Institutional Responses and Future Priorities
- Dangote Refinery Gets $4.1 Billion Share Bids in Top Africa IPO
- Turkey moves to build warships with Africa's most powerful military, expanding its Pakistan shipbuilding model into North Africa
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Rwandan genocide suspect deported from the United States
A Rwandan man convicted of lying about his role in the 1994 genocide has been deported from the United States to Rwanda.