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How an aging despot's grip on power could unravel Central Africa
Responsible Statecraft - Washington D.C.
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August 6, 2025
A few weeks ago, 92-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya announced his intention to run for an eighth term in the country’s forthcoming election. This announcement, shocking, albeit widely anticipated, is already fueling fear that the...
Próspera close to clinching its first private city in Africa
fDi Intelligence
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Investors using the charter city platform behind the pioneering Próspera Roatan project in Honduras are speaking to a dozen governments across Africa about launching private cities on the continent. The African chapter of Próspera expects to...
Nwokedike: CitySports Africa prodigy who adores Pedri
Punch
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August 5, 2025
In the heart of Lagos, Nigeria, 16-year-old Ubachukwu Nwokedike is steadily carving out his path towards football excellence, fuelled by family tradition and an unwavering determination to reach the pinnacle of world football. The promising...
High interest rates push Nigeria to 4th place in Africa’s borrowing cost rankings
The Sun Nigeria
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August 6, 2025
By Chinwendu Obienyi Nigeria now ranks as the fourth most expensive country for borrowing in Africa, following a series of aggressive interest rate hikes aimed at taming inflation and stabilizing the local currency. This is according to a recent...
Okonkwo, Wakama rewrite AfroBasket history
Punch
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August 6, 2025
As the D’Tigress sealed a record fifth consecutive title and seventh overall at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, it was Amy Okonkwo’s brilliance on the court and Rena Wakama’s leadership on the sidelines that anchored Nigeria’s dominance. OLAMIDE...
Lavish 'Grand Mariage' weddings celebrate Comoros tradition, society
Twin States News - Mississippi
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It is wedding season in the Comoros, when the diaspora return to the tiny Indian Ocean islands for days-long celebrations that mark an essential rite of passage, the "Grand Mariage". The elaborate, tradition-infused ceremonies -- which can be held...
Health Minister urges greater investment in Africa’s health sector
Ghana Business News
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August 6, 2025
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – Minister of Health Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister of Health, has called for greater investment in Africa’s health sector in order to scale-up the continent’s health security. He made the call at the opening of the...
The international legal obligations of states in respect of climate change
Stabroek News
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August 6, 2025
Guyana, despite its tortuous political history, has had stellar episodes of leadership on the global stage. Guyana’s first President, L.F.S. Burnham and Foreign Ministers S.S. Ramphal and R. Jackson provided leadership within the Non-Aligned...
Chipolopolo seek to rewrite their CHAN history
ZamFoot
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August 5, 2025
With just over 48 hours to go to the Copper Bullets opening match of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship the Chipolopolo are fully settled in Nairobi. The COSAFA giants yesterday had their full training session at the Ulinzi...
4 things to do in response to the slaughter of Christians in Africa
WorldNetDaily
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August 5, 2025
Once again, there is tragic news about the deadly persecution of Christians in Africa. This time, it comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where it was reported by Open Doors that, “At least 40 Christians who had gathered for a night...
Former Nigeria president urges support for traditional medicine, health fund for Africa
Premium Times
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August 5, 2025
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged African leaders to adopt traditional medicine and create a continental health fund to strengthen health sovereignty and ensure security for all. Mr Obasanjo made the call during the Africa...
26 Lolita Express flights. 17 White House visits. And THAT painting. Bill Clinton's sordid history with Epstein is better documented than any. Here's why the game may finally be up
Daily Mail
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August 5, 2025
They schmoozed, flew on private jets together and grinned for photos in the White House. But for years Bill Clinton has insisted he had 'no knowledge' of Jeffrey Epstein's dark web of child sex crimes. Republicans will now put that denial to the...
Türkiye’s multidimensional strategic presence increases in Africa
Daily Sabah
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August 5, 2025
As Africa rises in strategic potential with its young population and rich resources on the international stage, Türkiye continues to deepen its relations with the continent by the day. The economic development moves, regional integration projects...
Over 7,300 pigs dead due to African Swine Fever outbreak in Mizoram since March
The Sentinel - Assam News
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AIZAWL: Mizoram has been battling a severe outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) since mid-March, which has left over 7,300 pigs dead and affected around 2,800 families across 116 villages and localities in seven districts, officials said on...
Gazelle Guirandou: Passing on a love of art
Next is Africa
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Gazelle Guirandou is a leading figure on the Ivorian art scene who runs the LouiSimone Guirandou gallery, which she founded with her mother in 2015. She has dedicated herself to promoting artists. AM: Your mother, Simone Guirandou, is a...
WHO DG urges Africa to break aid dependency, strengthen health system
Premium Times
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August 5, 2025
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, on Tuesday, urged African leaders to shake off the yoke of aid dependency and invest in resilient, country-owned health systems. Mr Ghebreyesus made the call at the...
Nigeria clinches 25 medals at maiden African School Games, secures 2027 hosting rights
Premium Times
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August 5, 2025
The curtain has officially fallen on the 1st African School Games in Algiers, Algeria, which was a grand celebration of youth, talent, and continental unity. Team Nigeria concluded the Olympic-styled event, finishing with an impressive 25 medals,...
Nathalie Delapalme «Inequalities at the sub-national level can fuel dissatisfaction» CEO of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation and co-Secretary General of the Africa-Europe Foundation
Next is Africa
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Meeting the expectations of young people must be a priority. Green growth could be one of the keys. AM: The IIAG 2024 points to a worrying deterioration in the conditions in which democracy is exercised. NGOZI OSUZOKANathalie Delapalme: Of the 16...
Nicole Sulu “Africa has everything it needs to succeed, as long as it creates bridges between its talent, resources and investors”
Next is Africa
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Nicole Sulu is the founder of the Makutano International Business Forum which, in mid-November, held its tenth edition in Kinshasa. AM: Makutano celebrated its tenth edition in Kinshasa from 13 to 15 November. How would you define the...
Sudan an african tragedy
Next is Africa
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The « war of the generals » is entering its third year, with no hope of peace in sight. The country is ravaged by violence and fighting. Its people are exhausted. Regional powers are playing their cards to gain strategic control over wealth. And...