Benin’s 2024 Growth Hits 7.5%, World Bank Urges Inclusive Tax Reforms
Benin has recorded its strongest economic performance in over three decades, with GDP expanding by 7.5% in 2024—the highest growth […]
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Tinubu Renames University of Maiduguri as Muhammadu Buhari University
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming of the University of Maiduguri to Muhammadu Buhari University, honoring the late
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UN Condemns Rising Civilian Deaths in Sudan’s Kordofan Conflict
The United Nations has issued a stark condemnation of escalating violence in Sudan’s Kordofan region, where government and paramilitary forces
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Lenacapavir: Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Breakthrough for Africa
A breakthrough in HIV prevention has emerged with the development of lenacapavir, an injectable drug requiring administration just twice a
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Uganda Urged to Boost Local Funding for SRHR, HIV Amid Donor Cuts
Ugandan health advocates are urging the government to prioritize local funding for sexual and reproductive healthcare, as reduced foreign aid
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Somalia Drought Crisis: Cabinet Rushes Aid to Awdal Region
The Somali government has launched an urgent response to a deepening drought crisis in the country’s northwestern Awdal region, with
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2024 WAFCON Quarter-Finals: Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa Target Semis
The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) reaches its quarterfinal stage this weekend, with continental heavyweights and rising contenders
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Ex-Minister Claims N$220K Farm Expenses, Denies Rape Case Bribery
A former Namibian minister has denied allegations that N$220,000 (approximately US$12,000) discovered during his arrest was intended as a bribe,
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Kenya Mourns Child Killed in Saba Saba Protests, Demands Police Accountability
A somber gathering in Kenya’s Kiambu County this week highlighted growing tensions over police conduct during protests, as mourners bid
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CMAG Lifts Gabon’s Suspension, Monitors Democratic Progress
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) has lifted Gabon’s partial suspension from the bloc while maintaining scrutiny over the country’s