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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:31
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has called on President Bola Tinubu to focus on attracting “real” investors to the country, stressing that propaganda cannot attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Atiku, in a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibe, which was obtained by Africa...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:25
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery has claimed that the trade relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom currently stands at about seven billion pounds sterling. Montgomery who made this disclosure yesterday revealed that Nigeria and the UK recently signed a new...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:01
The health and fitness industry in South Africa is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, with annual revenues of over US$12 million. From vitamins and supplements to health clubs and fitness trends, the industry is thriving and shows no signs of slowing down. This was reported by...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:00

Pierrette is beset with troubles, from a robbery to a house flood and more, but the neorealist drama comes with solidarity and surprising humour

The simple image of pushing a seam through a sewing machine becomes a profound life statement in Rosine Mbakam’s debut feature, which is focused...

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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:40
Diplomat Amanda Jacobsen is set to take over as head of the US embassy in Malabo in the coming months, replacing David Gilmour, who has held the post since 2022.
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:40
The Angolan finance minister just hired an old colleague to work as a consultant at her ministry. President João Lourenço removed him from office in December.
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:40
Ivorian Transport Minister Amadou Koné spent several days in Paris in late April. The focus of his visit was the progress of construction work on Abidjan's metro system.
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:40
A consignment of 40 Hizir armoured vehicles was delivered in early April by sea to the Congolese port of Matadi
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:40
Textile giant Maurice Bidermann's widow Danièle Bidermann and his other heirs tried one last time to appeal to get out
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:40
With the vote to decide on the next president of Libya's High State Council (HSC) due to get underway at
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:40
Ousmane Sonko is careful not to draw attention to these connections. But Senegal's new prime minister, long portrayed as "anti-system," has
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:40
A joint ministerial commission meeting last month between Ethiopia and Djibouti did not result in any major breakthroughs, but it did signal a tentative détente between the two countries (AI, 24/01/24).The meeting attended by Ethiopian Transport Minister Alemu Sime and
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:14
Two of BHP Group’s biggest rivals are sitting on the sidelines for the moment as they watch to see how a takeover offer for Anglo American will play out. Both Rio Tinto Group and Glencore are more focused on waiting for opportunities to snap up specific parts of Anglo’s business as BHP’s bid...
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:07
The country is set to become the first of Africa's current junta-led states to move to democratic rule.
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:00
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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 06:00

Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno widely expected to win poll as observers voice doubts over electoral process

Chad goes to the polls on Monday in its first presidential election in three decades without Idriss Déby, the former president, in contention.

Ten men will be on the ballot, but Déby...

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Monday, May 6, 2024 - 05:46
The government of Sierra Leone has instructed ASX-listed Sierra Rutile to recommence mining activities in Area 1 by the end of the month. Government views Sierra Rutile’s suspension of mining at Area 1 as a violation of the Mines and Minerals Development Act and has given the company until May 31...
The latest mining world news and project information from Africa. providing updates on the progress of future, new and existing projects. Developments in mining legislation, policies, investments and infrastructure will be highlighted
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 03:31
N'DJAMENA, Chad — Chadians go to the polls on Monday three years after their military leader seized power, in the first presidential election in Africa's Sahel region since a wave of coups. Analysts say Mahamat Idriss Deby, who seized power the day rebels killed his long-ruling father Idriss Deby...
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Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 23:55
Niamey, Niger — Several gold mines in northern Niger managed by a Chinese company were ordered to temporarily close after dozens of animals died from drinking wastewater, local authorities told AFP on Sunday. Herders around the town of Tabelot had pointed to Sahara SARL's mines as the only...
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Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 22:06
Some residents of Nairobi’s suburbs are up in arms over what they say is illegal construction of high-rise buildings in their neighborhoods, mainly by Chinese developers. Juma Majanga reports from Nairobi. Camera and video editing by Amos Wangwa.
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