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South Africa Explores Electronic Voting: IEC to Host Landmark Conference

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is set to open discussions on the feasibility of electronic ...

IFC Ventures

IFC Invests $6 Million in Ventures Platform Pan-African Fund II to Support African Startups

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed $6 million in equity investment to the Ventures ...

AI and Blockchain: The Future of Financial Inclusion in Africa

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology are poised to reshape financial inclusion in Africa, providing ...

Brice Oligui Nguema

Gabon’s Coup Leader Brice Oligui Nguema Declares Presidential Bid Amid Controversy

Gabon’s transitional leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has confirmed his decision to run for president ...

Jacob Kiplimo

Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half Marathon World Record in Barcelona

Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo made history on Sunday, March 3, by setting a new ...

Libya oil exploration

Libya Opens First Oil Exploration Bidding Round in 17 Years

Libya has announced its first oil and gas exploration bidding round in over 17 years, ...

Jamie Carragher

Jamie Carragher Defends Comments on AFCON Amidst Backlash

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has responded to the heavy criticism following his controversial comments ...
Adel Amarouche

Rwanda Appoints Adel Amarouche as New Coach Ahead of Super Eagles Clash

Rwanda has officially announced Adel Amarouche as their new head coach ahead of the 2026 ...

Ramadan 2025

Ramadan 2025: NSCIA Announces Moon Sighting, Urges Muslims to Watch the Skies

As Muslims across Nigeria prepare for the holy month of Ramadan, the Nigerian Supreme Council ...

Aruna Quadri

Egypt’s Assar Dethrones Aruna Quadri to Win Sixth Africa Cup Title

Nigerian table tennis champion Aruna Quadri suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the ...

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