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Aliko Dangote 🇳🇬, Africa's richest man, says his company plans to become the world's largest fertilizer producer in three years.
The Dangote Group will increase urea production from 3 million to 12 million tonnes a year.
The Dangote Group will increase urea production from 3 million to 12 million tonnes a year.
December 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Aliko Dangote 🇳🇬, Africa's richest man, says his company plans to become the world's largest fertilizer producer in three years.
The Dangote Group will increase urea production from 3 million to 12 million tonnes a year.
The Dangote Group will increase urea production from 3 million to 12 million tonnes a year.
Zambia 🇿🇲 has approved a 1.1-billion-dollar oil refinery that could change its energy sector and support fuel supply in the region.
The project is a partnership with a Chinese company, and construction is expected to start soon. The first phase of operations is planned for 2026.
The project is a partnership with a Chinese company, and construction is expected to start soon. The first phase of operations is planned for 2026.
December 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Zambia 🇿🇲 has approved a 1.1-billion-dollar oil refinery that could change its energy sector and support fuel supply in the region.
The project is a partnership with a Chinese company, and construction is expected to start soon. The first phase of operations is planned for 2026.
The project is a partnership with a Chinese company, and construction is expected to start soon. The first phase of operations is planned for 2026.
Fès, Morocco 🇲🇦 is ready to host the Africa Cup of Nations 2025
As one of the six host cities, Fès offers the upgraded Complexe Sportif de Fès with 45,000 seats for exciting matches.
As one of the six host cities, Fès offers the upgraded Complexe Sportif de Fès with 45,000 seats for exciting matches.
December 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Fès, Morocco 🇲🇦 is ready to host the Africa Cup of Nations 2025
As one of the six host cities, Fès offers the upgraded Complexe Sportif de Fès with 45,000 seats for exciting matches.
As one of the six host cities, Fès offers the upgraded Complexe Sportif de Fès with 45,000 seats for exciting matches.
Uganda 🇺🇬 has stopped giving refugee status to new arrivals from Eritrea, Somalia, and Ethiopia.
The government says this change is because of low funding from international partners and because these countries are not in active war situations anymore.
The government says this change is because of low funding from international partners and because these countries are not in active war situations anymore.
December 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Uganda 🇺🇬 has stopped giving refugee status to new arrivals from Eritrea, Somalia, and Ethiopia.
The government says this change is because of low funding from international partners and because these countries are not in active war situations anymore.
The government says this change is because of low funding from international partners and because these countries are not in active war situations anymore.
The first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the same as the 2010 opener: South Africa 🇿🇦 vs Mexico 🇲🇽
The tournament starts on June 11, with joint host Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which also hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals.
The tournament starts on June 11, with joint host Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which also hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals.
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the same as the 2010 opener: South Africa 🇿🇦 vs Mexico 🇲🇽
The tournament starts on June 11, with joint host Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which also hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals.
The tournament starts on June 11, with joint host Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which also hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals.
The first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the same as the 2010 opener: South Africa 🇿🇦 vs Mexico 🇲🇽
The tournament starts on June 11, with joint host Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which also hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals.
The tournament starts on June 11, with joint host Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which also hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals.
December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The first game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the same as the 2010 opener: South Africa 🇿🇦 vs Mexico 🇲🇽
The tournament starts on June 11, with joint host Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which also hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals.
The tournament starts on June 11, with joint host Mexico facing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, which also hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals.
South Africa 🇿🇦 Afrikaners will be the main, if not only, group eligible for refugee status in the USA under Trump’s new policies.
The annual refugee cap is cut to 7,500, with migration from all “third world countries” paused to restructure the system.
The annual refugee cap is cut to 7,500, with migration from all “third world countries” paused to restructure the system.
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
South Africa 🇿🇦 Afrikaners will be the main, if not only, group eligible for refugee status in the USA under Trump’s new policies.
The annual refugee cap is cut to 7,500, with migration from all “third world countries” paused to restructure the system.
The annual refugee cap is cut to 7,500, with migration from all “third world countries” paused to restructure the system.
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud 🇸🇴 responded at an innovation forum in Mogadishu, saying Somalia has made real progress and should not be judged by old, negative views.
December 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud 🇸🇴 responded at an innovation forum in Mogadishu, saying Somalia has made real progress and should not be judged by old, negative views.
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi 🇨🇩 and Rwandan President Paul Kagame 🇷🇼 signed a peace deal in the US today.
The ceremony was hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump
The Washington Accords aim to end decades of conflict in eastern DRC by addressing the root causes of instability.
The ceremony was hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump
The Washington Accords aim to end decades of conflict in eastern DRC by addressing the root causes of instability.
December 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi 🇨🇩 and Rwandan President Paul Kagame 🇷🇼 signed a peace deal in the US today.
The ceremony was hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump
The Washington Accords aim to end decades of conflict in eastern DRC by addressing the root causes of instability.
The ceremony was hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump
The Washington Accords aim to end decades of conflict in eastern DRC by addressing the root causes of instability.
Guinea-Bissau’s 🇬🇼 election commission says it cannot finish the November 23 presidential vote because armed men stole ballots and tally sheets from its offices.
Army officers then took control on November 26, one day before the commission was expected to announce the disputed results.
Army officers then took control on November 26, one day before the commission was expected to announce the disputed results.
December 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Guinea-Bissau’s 🇬🇼 election commission says it cannot finish the November 23 presidential vote because armed men stole ballots and tally sheets from its offices.
Army officers then took control on November 26, one day before the commission was expected to announce the disputed results.
Army officers then took control on November 26, one day before the commission was expected to announce the disputed results.
South Africa 🇿🇦 has announced it will “take a break” from G20 activities during the U.S. presidency in 2026, after the U.S. chose not to invite it to G20 events.
The break will last until the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 takes over as host of the 2027 G20 summit.
The break will last until the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 takes over as host of the 2027 G20 summit.
December 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
South Africa 🇿🇦 has announced it will “take a break” from G20 activities during the U.S. presidency in 2026, after the U.S. chose not to invite it to G20 events.
The break will last until the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 takes over as host of the 2027 G20 summit.
The break will last until the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 takes over as host of the 2027 G20 summit.
Kenyan President William Ruto 🇰🇪, Rwandan President Paul Kagame 🇷🇼, and DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi 🇨🇩 have arrived in Washington, D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump invited them for the signing of the DRC–Rwanda peace deal.
The event will be Thursday at the White House.
The event will be Thursday at the White House.
December 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Kenyan President William Ruto 🇰🇪, Rwandan President Paul Kagame 🇷🇼, and DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi 🇨🇩 have arrived in Washington, D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump invited them for the signing of the DRC–Rwanda peace deal.
The event will be Thursday at the White House.
The event will be Thursday at the White House.
Burundi 🇧🇮 President Evariste Ndayishimiye announced a new sports arena will be built in Bujumbura next to Intwari Stadium.
The arena will help young people play basketball, volleyball, handball, and may host concerts.
The arena will help young people play basketball, volleyball, handball, and may host concerts.
December 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Burundi 🇧🇮 President Evariste Ndayishimiye announced a new sports arena will be built in Bujumbura next to Intwari Stadium.
The arena will help young people play basketball, volleyball, handball, and may host concerts.
The arena will help young people play basketball, volleyball, handball, and may host concerts.
Starting in 2026, Ghana 🇬🇭 will build a 1,200MW state-owned thermal power plant.
It will use an extra 150 million cubic feet of natural gas daily from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project and the second Gas Processing Plant (GPP 2).
It will use an extra 150 million cubic feet of natural gas daily from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project and the second Gas Processing Plant (GPP 2).
December 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Starting in 2026, Ghana 🇬🇭 will build a 1,200MW state-owned thermal power plant.
It will use an extra 150 million cubic feet of natural gas daily from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project and the second Gas Processing Plant (GPP 2).
It will use an extra 150 million cubic feet of natural gas daily from the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project and the second Gas Processing Plant (GPP 2).
The President of Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, received his Biometric Identification Card of the Confederation of the Sahel States (CIB-AES), officially launching it in the country.
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The President of Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, received his Biometric Identification Card of the Confederation of the Sahel States (CIB-AES), officially launching it in the country.
Starting in 2026, Rwandan 🇷🇼 students can study for bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Brazilian 🇧🇷 public universities with tuition fully paid.
The program strengthens ties between the two countries.
The program strengthens ties between the two countries.
December 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Starting in 2026, Rwandan 🇷🇼 students can study for bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Brazilian 🇧🇷 public universities with tuition fully paid.
The program strengthens ties between the two countries.
The program strengthens ties between the two countries.
Egypt 🇪🇬 is building one of the world’s biggest port projects at Al-Sakhna Port.
When finished, it will be the largest port on the Red Sea, costing over $1.05 billion ( 50 billion Egyptian pounds ).
When finished, it will be the largest port on the Red Sea, costing over $1.05 billion ( 50 billion Egyptian pounds ).
December 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Egypt 🇪🇬 is building one of the world’s biggest port projects at Al-Sakhna Port.
When finished, it will be the largest port on the Red Sea, costing over $1.05 billion ( 50 billion Egyptian pounds ).
When finished, it will be the largest port on the Red Sea, costing over $1.05 billion ( 50 billion Egyptian pounds ).
Nigeria 🇳🇬 is Africa’s top crude oil exporter to the USA.
From January to August 2025, Nigeria exported $2.57 billion of crude oil to the U.S., sending 33.23 million barrels.
This made up 55% of all African oil imports to the U.S.
From January to August 2025, Nigeria exported $2.57 billion of crude oil to the U.S., sending 33.23 million barrels.
This made up 55% of all African oil imports to the U.S.
December 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Nigeria 🇳🇬 is Africa’s top crude oil exporter to the USA.
From January to August 2025, Nigeria exported $2.57 billion of crude oil to the U.S., sending 33.23 million barrels.
This made up 55% of all African oil imports to the U.S.
From January to August 2025, Nigeria exported $2.57 billion of crude oil to the U.S., sending 33.23 million barrels.
This made up 55% of all African oil imports to the U.S.
Rwandan 🇷🇼 President Paul Kagame spoke against the fast growth of churches in the country, saying some exploit people for money instead of helping communities.
He said they do little to fight problems like war and unemployment. Around 4,000 churches were closed last year for breaking rules.
He said they do little to fight problems like war and unemployment. Around 4,000 churches were closed last year for breaking rules.
December 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Rwandan 🇷🇼 President Paul Kagame spoke against the fast growth of churches in the country, saying some exploit people for money instead of helping communities.
He said they do little to fight problems like war and unemployment. Around 4,000 churches were closed last year for breaking rules.
He said they do little to fight problems like war and unemployment. Around 4,000 churches were closed last year for breaking rules.
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 has sent more than 200 fuel tankers to Mali 🇲🇱 to support the country during its fuel crisis as part of AES solidarity.
The total aid now exceeds 280 tankers, easing shortages in Bamako and other areas.
This comes after Niger 🇳🇪 earlier sent about 82 tankers.
The total aid now exceeds 280 tankers, easing shortages in Bamako and other areas.
This comes after Niger 🇳🇪 earlier sent about 82 tankers.
December 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 has sent more than 200 fuel tankers to Mali 🇲🇱 to support the country during its fuel crisis as part of AES solidarity.
The total aid now exceeds 280 tankers, easing shortages in Bamako and other areas.
This comes after Niger 🇳🇪 earlier sent about 82 tankers.
The total aid now exceeds 280 tankers, easing shortages in Bamako and other areas.
This comes after Niger 🇳🇪 earlier sent about 82 tankers.
An old petition to cancel Elon Musk’s U.S. citizenship and send him back to South Africa 🇿🇦 has resurfaced online as he becomes more active in U.S. politics.
The petition says his massive wealth and growing political influence could harm U.S. democracy.
The petition says his massive wealth and growing political influence could harm U.S. democracy.
December 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
An old petition to cancel Elon Musk’s U.S. citizenship and send him back to South Africa 🇿🇦 has resurfaced online as he becomes more active in U.S. politics.
The petition says his massive wealth and growing political influence could harm U.S. democracy.
The petition says his massive wealth and growing political influence could harm U.S. democracy.
Burundi 🇧🇮 President Evariste Ndayishimiye has opened East Africa Textile Manufactures, the first local clothing factory specializing in making police uniforms, military uniforms, and custom uniforms for individuals and companies.
November 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Burundi 🇧🇮 President Evariste Ndayishimiye has opened East Africa Textile Manufactures, the first local clothing factory specializing in making police uniforms, military uniforms, and custom uniforms for individuals and companies.
This is not the UEFA Champions League; it’s Africa’s top club football competition, the CAF Champions League ⚽
Amazing atmosphere during the group stage!
📸 JS Kabylie 🇩🇿 vs Young Africans 🇹🇿 in Algeria
📸 MC Alger 🇩🇿 vs Mamelodi Sundowns 🇿🇦 in Algeria
📸 AS FAR Rabat 🇲🇦 vs Al Ahly 🇪🇬 in Morocco
Amazing atmosphere during the group stage!
📸 JS Kabylie 🇩🇿 vs Young Africans 🇹🇿 in Algeria
📸 MC Alger 🇩🇿 vs Mamelodi Sundowns 🇿🇦 in Algeria
📸 AS FAR Rabat 🇲🇦 vs Al Ahly 🇪🇬 in Morocco
November 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This is not the UEFA Champions League; it’s Africa’s top club football competition, the CAF Champions League ⚽
Amazing atmosphere during the group stage!
📸 JS Kabylie 🇩🇿 vs Young Africans 🇹🇿 in Algeria
📸 MC Alger 🇩🇿 vs Mamelodi Sundowns 🇿🇦 in Algeria
📸 AS FAR Rabat 🇲🇦 vs Al Ahly 🇪🇬 in Morocco
Amazing atmosphere during the group stage!
📸 JS Kabylie 🇩🇿 vs Young Africans 🇹🇿 in Algeria
📸 MC Alger 🇩🇿 vs Mamelodi Sundowns 🇿🇦 in Algeria
📸 AS FAR Rabat 🇲🇦 vs Al Ahly 🇪🇬 in Morocco
South Africa's Limpopo will get a new smart city. The Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality has launched the $409 million Lebowakgomo Smart City on 160 hectares.
Built around the Lebowakgomo Business Area, it will create thousands of jobs, over 500 new businesses, and modern urban infrastructure.
Built around the Lebowakgomo Business Area, it will create thousands of jobs, over 500 new businesses, and modern urban infrastructure.
November 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
South Africa's Limpopo will get a new smart city. The Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality has launched the $409 million Lebowakgomo Smart City on 160 hectares.
Built around the Lebowakgomo Business Area, it will create thousands of jobs, over 500 new businesses, and modern urban infrastructure.
Built around the Lebowakgomo Business Area, it will create thousands of jobs, over 500 new businesses, and modern urban infrastructure.
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 will host the 96th INTERPOL General Assembly in 2028 in Addis Ababa.
This annual meeting brings representatives from all 196 member countries to discuss global security issues like cybercrime, terrorism, and organized crime.
This annual meeting brings representatives from all 196 member countries to discuss global security issues like cybercrime, terrorism, and organized crime.
November 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 will host the 96th INTERPOL General Assembly in 2028 in Addis Ababa.
This annual meeting brings representatives from all 196 member countries to discuss global security issues like cybercrime, terrorism, and organized crime.
This annual meeting brings representatives from all 196 member countries to discuss global security issues like cybercrime, terrorism, and organized crime.