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Guinea-Bissau’s🇬🇼 military rulers have allowed several international airlines to resume scheduled flights, a day after the armed forces took full control of the state, media reports say.
November 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Guinea-Bissau’s🇬🇼 military rulers have allowed several international airlines to resume scheduled flights, a day after the armed forces took full control of the state, media reports say.
Tanzania🇹🇿 faces a potential halt in significant EU funding after European lawmakers voted to block it, CNN reported. The decision is not final, as the European Commission will have the final say on whether the funds will be withheld.
November 29, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Tanzania🇹🇿 faces a potential halt in significant EU funding after European lawmakers voted to block it, CNN reported. The decision is not final, as the European Commission will have the final say on whether the funds will be withheld.
Nigeria’s🇳🇬 President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of the Nigerian team for the US and Nigeria Joint Working Group, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tackling the country’s security challenges.
November 29, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Nigeria’s🇳🇬 President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of the Nigerian team for the US and Nigeria Joint Working Group, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation in tackling the country’s security challenges.
Kenya’s🇰🇪 High Court on Thursday struck down part of the 2012 Seed and Plant Varieties Act, ruling that banning the sharing of uncertified local seeds is unconstitutional. The law had previously threatened farmers with fines or jail for saving or exchanging traditional seeds.
November 29, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Kenya’s🇰🇪 High Court on Thursday struck down part of the 2012 Seed and Plant Varieties Act, ruling that banning the sharing of uncertified local seeds is unconstitutional. The law had previously threatened farmers with fines or jail for saving or exchanging traditional seeds.
Guinea-Bissau’s🇬🇼 opposition leader claims victory in the presidential election, accusing President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of orchestrating a coup to seize power and undermine the vote.
November 29, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Guinea-Bissau’s🇬🇼 opposition leader claims victory in the presidential election, accusing President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of orchestrating a coup to seize power and undermine the vote.
Zimbabwe’s🇿🇼 energy regulator ZERA has rejected a viral claim that it plans to impose a tax on households using solar power, calling the report “entirely false.” The denial follows online rumours alleging a proposed 100-dollar monthly charge on solar users.
November 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Zimbabwe’s🇿🇼 energy regulator ZERA has rejected a viral claim that it plans to impose a tax on households using solar power, calling the report “entirely false.” The denial follows online rumours alleging a proposed 100-dollar monthly charge on solar users.
Kenya🇰🇪 plans to appeal a regional court’s ruling that blocked a trade deal with the European Union, Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui said Wednesday. He warned the decision threatens $1.56 billion in annual exports to the EU.
November 28, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Kenya🇰🇪 plans to appeal a regional court’s ruling that blocked a trade deal with the European Union, Trade Minister Lee Kinyanjui said Wednesday. He warned the decision threatens $1.56 billion in annual exports to the EU.
Ghana’s🇬🇭 central bank dropped its key interest rate by 350 basis points to 18.0% on Wednesday, pointing to a brighter economic outlook and projected declines in consumer inflation.
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Ghana’s🇬🇭 central bank dropped its key interest rate by 350 basis points to 18.0% on Wednesday, pointing to a brighter economic outlook and projected declines in consumer inflation.
Qatar’s🇶🇦 Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, urging all sides to avoid escalation and pursue dialogue. The statement called for a peaceful, negotiated solution to restore stability.
November 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Qatar’s🇶🇦 Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, urging all sides to avoid escalation and pursue dialogue. The statement called for a peaceful, negotiated solution to restore stability.
Senegal’s🇸🇳 President Bassirou Diomaye Faye says the nation’s economic future rests on a stronger local private sector. Through the “Senegal 2050” Vision, he commits to empowering homegrown businesses and ensuring their full participation in public programs and development projects.
November 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Senegal’s🇸🇳 President Bassirou Diomaye Faye says the nation’s economic future rests on a stronger local private sector. Through the “Senegal 2050” Vision, he commits to empowering homegrown businesses and ensuring their full participation in public programs and development projects.
Kenya🇰🇪 has uncovered its largest gold deposit in decades, a discovery valued at an estimated $5.29 billion.
November 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Kenya🇰🇪 has uncovered its largest gold deposit in decades, a discovery valued at an estimated $5.29 billion.
Kenya🇰🇪 and two Chinese state firms will launch a $1.5 billion highway expansion on Friday, signaling Beijing’s return to major infrastructure projects in the East African nation after several years of limited activity.
November 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Kenya🇰🇪 and two Chinese state firms will launch a $1.5 billion highway expansion on Friday, signaling Beijing’s return to major infrastructure projects in the East African nation after several years of limited activity.
Ethiopia’s🇪🇹 $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, launched in 2011, spans about 1.78 km and rises 145 m, making it Africa’s largest hydropower project. With a capacity of 5,150 MW, the dam is expected to greatly boost Ethiopia’s electricity supply and power‑export potential.
November 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Ethiopia’s🇪🇹 $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, launched in 2011, spans about 1.78 km and rises 145 m, making it Africa’s largest hydropower project. With a capacity of 5,150 MW, the dam is expected to greatly boost Ethiopia’s electricity supply and power‑export potential.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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B20 South Africa🇿🇦 has unveiled a $100 million fund aimed at boosting digital startups across Africa, supporting innovation and expanding the continent’s tech ecosystem.
November 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
B20 South Africa🇿🇦 has unveiled a $100 million fund aimed at boosting digital startups across Africa, supporting innovation and expanding the continent’s tech ecosystem.
Apple faces a fresh lawsuit accusing it of sourcing minerals tied to conflict and rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, after armed groups reportedly seized key mining sites in eastern Congo.
November 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Apple faces a fresh lawsuit accusing it of sourcing minerals tied to conflict and rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, after armed groups reportedly seized key mining sites in eastern Congo.
Guinea-Bissau’s🇬🇼 military declared full control Wednesday, closing borders and suspending elections three days after general voting, following heavy gunfire near the presidential palace. Military sources confirmed the arrest of the president, marking a sudden coup in the West African nation.
November 28, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Guinea-Bissau’s🇬🇼 military declared full control Wednesday, closing borders and suspending elections three days after general voting, following heavy gunfire near the presidential palace. Military sources confirmed the arrest of the president, marking a sudden coup in the West African nation.
Soumaila Bredoumy, MP and spokesperson for Côte d'Ivoire’s🇨🇮 main opposition party, was arrested Wednesday and faces 11 charges, including terrorism-related offenses, highlighting rising tensions between the government and opposition figures.
November 28, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Soumaila Bredoumy, MP and spokesperson for Côte d'Ivoire’s🇨🇮 main opposition party, was arrested Wednesday and faces 11 charges, including terrorism-related offenses, highlighting rising tensions between the government and opposition figures.
Nigeria🇳🇬 will receive a $500 million loan from the African Development Bank Group, announced Wednesday, to boost economic governance and drive the country’s energy transition toward sustainable growth.
November 28, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Nigeria🇳🇬 will receive a $500 million loan from the African Development Bank Group, announced Wednesday, to boost economic governance and drive the country’s energy transition toward sustainable growth.
Africa is a treasure trove of wonders. From the vast Sahara, the world’s largest desert, to more than 1,500 languages, this continent dazzles with beauty, diversity, and surprises at every turn. Prepare to discover facts that will change the way you see Africa forever.
November 28, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Africa is a treasure trove of wonders. From the vast Sahara, the world’s largest desert, to more than 1,500 languages, this continent dazzles with beauty, diversity, and surprises at every turn. Prepare to discover facts that will change the way you see Africa forever.
South Africa🇿🇦 dominated the 2025 World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team, claiming six spots, including Player of the Year Malcolm Marx, highlighting the Springboks’ outstanding performance on the global stage.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
South Africa🇿🇦 dominated the 2025 World Rugby Men’s 15s Dream Team, claiming six spots, including Player of the Year Malcolm Marx, highlighting the Springboks’ outstanding performance on the global stage.
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Twenty-four schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria’s🇳🇬 Kebbi State have been released, the state governor’s aide confirmed, bringing relief to their families and the community.
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Twenty-four schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria’s🇳🇬 Kebbi State have been released, the state governor’s aide confirmed, bringing relief to their families and the community.
Egypt’s🇪🇬 economy expanded by 5.3 percent in Q1 2025/2026, up from 3.5 percent a year earlier, the Planning Ministry reported, signaling stronger growth momentum.
November 28, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Egypt’s🇪🇬 economy expanded by 5.3 percent in Q1 2025/2026, up from 3.5 percent a year earlier, the Planning Ministry reported, signaling stronger growth momentum.
Zambian🇿🇲 President Hakainde Hichilema urged calm ahead of protests against proposed constitutional changes, including a plan to expand constituencies from 156 to 211. He warned that politically motivated unrest could escalate tensions as the nation prepares for next year’s elections.
November 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Zambian🇿🇲 President Hakainde Hichilema urged calm ahead of protests against proposed constitutional changes, including a plan to expand constituencies from 156 to 211. He warned that politically motivated unrest could escalate tensions as the nation prepares for next year’s elections.
Rwanda’s🇷🇼 vast sand reserves have the potential to sustain glass production for 700 years, positioning the country as a long-term player in the global glass industry and opening opportunities for industrial growth and export.
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Rwanda’s🇷🇼 vast sand reserves have the potential to sustain glass production for 700 years, positioning the country as a long-term player in the global glass industry and opening opportunities for industrial growth and export.