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Uganda Deploys Troops to South Sudan Amid Rising Tensions, Pledges Support for Kiir

Ugandan forces have entered South Sudan to bolster the capital’s security and support the government of President Salva Kiir, Uganda’s…

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Nigeria Signs $200M Deal With WeLight to Expand Renewable Energy Access to Millions

Nigeria has signed a $200 million agreement with pan-African energy firm WeLight to deploy hundreds of renewable mini-grids in underserved…

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Ghana & Burkina Faso Sign Energy & Security Deals as Mahama Concludes Sahel Tour

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has wrapped up a diplomatic tour of the Sahel region with a visit to Burkina…

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South Africa President Moves to Settle Apartheid-Era Crimes Lawsuit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s legal team is preparing to enter formal negotiations aimed at settling a high-profile lawsuit brought…

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NNPC in Talks With Dangote Refinery on Renewed Naira-Based Crude Supply Deal

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has confirmed that it is in active negotiations with the Dangote Refinery to…

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Mauritius, UK Push Forward with Chagos Sovereignty Talks, Eyes on Diego Garcia Deal

Ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Mauritius and the United Kingdom regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago have gained renewed momentum,…

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Ethiopia to Launch Third Earth Observation Satellite by 2026 in Partnership with China

Ethiopia is advancing its ambitions in space technology, with plans to launch its third Earth observation satellite by 2026, according…

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Clashes Continue in Eastern DRC Following Deadly Civilian Attack

Fighting between M23 rebels and pro-government militias continued on Sunday in the town of Nyabiondo, located about 100 kilometers north…

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US Open to Critical Minerals Partnership with DRC Amid Rising Instability

The US State Department confirmed Sunday that it is open to exploring critical minerals partnerships with the Democratic Republic of…

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Kenya Renews Push for Gender Equality on International Women’s Day

Kenya commemorated International Women’s Day on Saturday with firm commitments to accelerate gender equality, emphasizing its importance for inclusive growth…

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Ethiopia Launches UAV Manufacturer to Boost Tech Independence & Peaceful Deterrence

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday inaugurated Sky Win Aeronautics Industries, a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturing company…

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Ethiopia Launches Six-Month Anti-Pollution Campaign to Promote Green Culture

Ethiopia will roll out a six-month nationwide anti-pollution campaign aimed at boosting public awareness and fostering a culture of environmental…

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