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[This Day] Smaller operators in the Nigerian telecoms sector have raised the concern over market dominance by the big operators, a development they said could stifle growth of small telecoms operators, if appropriate regulatory measures were not taken.
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Youssef El-Nesyri scored the winning penalty, and Yassine" Bono" Bounou saved two as Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final with a 4-2 win on penalties over Nigeria on Wednesday.
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Tear gas was deployed by federal agents and local police in Minneapolis after a suspect was shot in the leg. Authorities say the officer had been assaulted with a shovel.
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With crude exports potentially starting as soon as October, the promise of nearly $2 billion a year is on the horizon. But can the nation avoid the dreaded "resource curse" that has plagued others?
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Ugandans cast their ballots on Thursday in a tightly controlled and highly charged national election, as President Yoweri Museveni sought to extend his nearly four-decade rule amid security crackdowns, an internet shutdown, and widespread delays at polling stations. The vote pits the 81-year-old...
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Morocco booked their place in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Nigeria on penalties following a tense 0–0 draw in Rabat. In a semi-final dominated by intensity rather than goals, the host nation eventually prevailed thanks to goalkeeper Yassine Bono’s heroics in the shootout.
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Makoko, often described as a floating slum, has existed for decades and is home to tens of thousands of people who depend largely on fishing and small-scale trading.
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[Premium Times] ASUU president said the union is optimistic about the implementation of the agreement in totality, "but there still exists that pessimistic side, looking at our history with the government and the poverty of sincerity."
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France and Germany began deploying military personnel to Greenland on Thursday as Denmark and its European allies stepped up defense preparations in response to renewed pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly said Washington must acquire the Arctic island for security reasons...
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About 100 members of the Persian Jewish community in Israel gathered to express support for Iranian protesters, following several weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The participants voiced solidarity and called for freedom and political reform in Iran.
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[Namibian] Former presidential adviser and ex-secretary of the Swapo Party Elders Council, Kanana Hishoono, has died.
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Uganda’s elections chief says he is facing pressure and threats linked to the outcome of this week’s presidential vote but insists the results will be determined solely by the ballot.
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Uganda's presidential election on Thursday was marked by an internet shutdown, tight security, and long queues. President Museveni faces opposition from Bobi Wine.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday signaled a major reset in relations with China, praising President Xi Jinping’s leadership and saying recent diplomatic progress had laid the groundwork for a broad strategic partnership between the two countries. Carney made the remarks during...
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Ugandans voted in a tense national election on Thursday after an often violent campaign and internet shutdown, with President Yoweri Museveni seeking to extend his rule into a fifth decade. Museveni is expected to fend off a challenge from the popular singer Bobi Wine, but the election is a test...
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French President Emmanuel Macron convened an emergency defense cabinet on Thursday as France moved to deploy military personnel to Greenland, responding to rising geopolitical tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated intent to acquire the Arctic island. The meeting, confirmed by a...
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Voting began Thursday in Uganda’s presidential election despite a days-long internet shutdown that has been criticised as an anti-democratic tactic in a country where the president has held office since 1986.
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Ugandans are voting in a tense presidential election as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend his four-decade rule amid an internet shutdown and heavy military deployment.
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Gold miner Caledonia Mining Corporation, which owns and operates the Blanket mine, in Zimbabwe, intends to launch a private placement offering $100-million of convertible senior notes due 2033.
Caledonia will also grant the initial buyers of the notes an option to buy up to an additional $20-...
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
Aim-listed Blencowe Resources has reported further exceptional high-grade purification results from testwork undertaken in association with Alkeemia – a specialist graphite processing organisation based in Porto Marghera, northern Italy – for the company’s Orom-Cross graphite project, in northern...
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