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Husband Of Tanzania’s President Dies After Heart Condition
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has died while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar. Hafidh died at about 8am on Monday, September 7, at Emilio Mzena Memorial…
AfCFTA at five: The $3.4 trillion market Africa still won’t trade in
Blessing runs a small shea butter and cosmetics workshop off the Calabar-Ikom Road, and for two years she has been trying to get her cream jars onto the shelves of a cosmetics chain in Bamenda, Cameroon. The order is…
UN condemns attack on humanitarian facility in Libya
The UN condemns the storming of a humanitarian facility in Tripoli, Libya, where migrants were present, denouncing “deeply aggressive acts.” Read More:…
More Than 1,000 Migrants Rescued Off West Africa In One Week
The 1,046 people were traveling in seven boats, all of which had departed The Gambia and were headed for Spain's Canary Islands, before becoming stranded at sea, MSF said in a statement Monday. The post More Than 1,000…
How blended finance is closing West Africa’s energy gap
Schneider Electric SE is stepping up calls for private capital to flow into power projects for West African health facilities, read more How blended finance is closing West Africa’s energy gap
5 Back-to-School Essentials Every Student Needs for the New Term
Written by Bic Nigeria The post 5 Back-to-School Essentials Every Student Needs for the New Term appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.
S&P cuts Senegal’s rating to near 26-year low after debt restructuring
S&P Global Ratings has cut Senegal’s long-term foreign-currency sovereign rating to CC from CCC+, warning that the government’s planned debt read more S&P cuts Senegal’s rating to near 26-year low after debt…
LAMATA’s Bold Vision in Building Seamless Connections for Lagos Commuters
Lagos is Africa’s most dynamic megacity. It’s a vibrant hub where over 20 million people live, work, and commute daily. Yet, mobility remains its greatest challenge. Endless traffic jams, fragmented transport modes, and…
From Father To Husband: Former Catholic Priest Marries Kenyan Woman In Traditional Ceremony
For years, the people of Kasiela and Mochongoi in Kenya’s Baringo County knew him as Father Sandro, the Italian-born Catholic missionary who stood at the altar, celebrated Mass and served the local community. This week,…
France targets new African Space Agency as Europe seeks escape from US dependence
France is deepening its engagement with Africa’s emerging space architecture as Europe seeks to strengthen its strategic autonomy in space, read more France targets new African Space Agency as Europe seeks escape from…
US Open Juniors: Ogunsakin eyes another milestone against South Africa’s Doig
Ogunsakin’s progress in New York follows an impressive qualifying campaign in which he defeated Poland’s Tymon Litwic 6-3, 6-0 before stunning Canada’s top seed Felix Roussel 6-3, 6-4 to secure his place in the…
Catholic cleric quits priesthood, marries Kenyan woman
A 55-year-old Italian Catholic priest, Sandro Ferretto, has left the priesthood and married a woman from Baringo South in Kenya. Ferretto, who previously served as a Catholic parish priest in Kasiela and Mochongoi in…
Airtel’s 25-year licence still awaits approval in Kenya
On Techpoint Digest, we talk about Airtel's 25-year licence that has yet to be approved in Kenya, why Nigeria is investigating Uber, how big tech is facing an ICASA investigation, and how DStv Premium is losing ground…
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – A $451 million divestiture
In today's edition: BPI, Portuguese commercial bank, sells Angolan stake || What’s changing on DStv? || Ghana launches Marrify || Mukuru’s new bet on payments
D&B Launches Business Credibility Report as Verified Data Gains Importance
Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) South Asia, Middle East & Africa (SAME) has launched a Business Credibility Report (BCR), a verification solution that helps companies independently validate their credentials as they
Datti Knew Obi Was ‘Packaged Fraud’ Before 2023 Poll – Sowore Alleges
The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that former Labour Party (LP) presidential running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, knew Peter Obi was a “packaged fraud” when he…
Iwobi’s History-making Feat Marred by Fulham’s 3-2 Home Loss to Palace
• Becomes fifth player and first African with 100 PL appearances for three different clubs Nigeria international, Alex Iwobi has become only the fifth player and the first African in
Why Government by Coup d’État is Recidivist in Africa: Niger’s Counter-Coup as Coup against Nigériens
The future of liberal democracy in Africa may not be bright because it has the great potential to unnecessarily generate coups d’état. In international relations, coup d’état is illegal but
Nigeria’s Payment Revolution Enters Its Next Chapter as FoPCC 2026 Looks “Beyond the Horizon”
The future of how Africa pays, trades and does business...
Policing a Federal Democracy (1)
(Constitutional Principles and Institutional Safeguards for State Policing in Nigeria) FOREWORD Going by the express provisions of section 14 (2) (b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, which…
Financing Africa’s future: From funding development to financing transformation
Africa does not suffer from a shortage of ambition. Across the continent, governments have set bold targets for industrialisation, infrastructure, read more Financing Africa’s future: From funding development to…
Kaduna’s Push For Skilled Labour
One recurring issue in discussions about Nigeria, nay, Africa, is endemic poverty, exacerbated by a lack of jobs. In Nigeria, unemployment and, to a large extent, underemployment are among the biggest challenges to…
Nigeria to lead Africa in real estate growth through 2029 —Report
Nigeria is projected to record the fastest real estate market growth among major African economies over the next five years, driven by rapid urbanisation, growing population and rising demand for housing, according to…
Nigeria gets two additional years to crack 26 year AGOA puzzle
U.S President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 2028 hands Nigeria a read more Nigeria gets two additional years to crack 26 year AGOA puzzle
Africa cannot industrialise on private electricity —ITUC-Africa
•Challenges World Bank, AfDB’s Mission 300 strategy, backs public control of power The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has rejected the privatisation-driven…
Diverted legal arms threaten national security, ECOWAS warns
ECOWAS warns member states against arms diversion from legal stockpiles, citing grave national security threats. Nigeria’s NCCSALW has destroyed over 17,00 Read More:…
PAPSS expands across Africa as cross-border payments rise
PAPSS plans to connect all African countries within five years, driving cross-border payments and AfCFTA goals. Learn about the PAPSS expansion. Read More:…
Sanwo-Olu, AFRIMA Founder, California Governor, Afretrade CEO, Others to Speak at California–Lagos Summit
Sunday Ehigiator Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Founder and President of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Mike Dada; California Governor, Gavin Newsom; and Afretrade Chief Executive Officer, Lekan Salaam,
Infrastructure gaps see Ethiopia airlines swallow Nigeria’s out-bound traffic
Ethiopian Airlines is capturing Nigeria’s outbound market by flying directly into regional hubs, while local airlines struggle with infrastructure such read more Infrastructure gaps see Ethiopia airlines swallow…
