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High tariffs drive Africans to shop for food abroad

High tariffs drive Africans to shop for food abroad

High tariffs on agricultural products within Africa are hampering trade between African countries, pushing them ...

  • 7 March 2023
  • Africa
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Extremist Attacks in Northern Cameroon Leave Eight Dead

On Tuesday, extremist fighters launched multiple attacks in northern Cameroon, killing eight people, including soldiers, ...

  • 7 March 2023
  • Cameroon
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Cameroonian martial artist Francis Ngannou on knocking out setbacks

Francis Ngannou, a Cameroonian martial artist, has become an inspirational figure in combat sports, particularly ...

  • 27 February 2023
  • Africa
Charges Dropped Against 95 Libyan Nationals in South Africa

Charges Dropped Against 95 Libyan Nationals in South Africa

South African prosecutors have withdrawn charges against 95 Libyan nationals who were arrested last month ...

  • 24 February 2023
  • South Africa
Newfound security for African women against HIV

Newfound security for African women against HIV

Women across Eastern and Southern Africa will soon gain access to a new tool for ...

  • 1 February 2023
  • Africa
AFCON 2023: Tunisia eliminated, the feat of Namibia

AFCON 2023: Tunisia eliminated, the feat of Namibia

The Eagles of Carthage faced a must-win situation against South Africa to qualify for the ...

  • 29 December 2022
  • Sports
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East Africa tops continent’s indebtedness list: report

In 2022, Africa’s loan defaults reached a record high of $149.4 billion, marking the highest ...

  • 21 December 2022
  • Africa

Visionaries in Product Management: Nigeria’s Top 10 Earners Driving Industry Transformation in 2022

Product management is a vital force driving innovation and transformation across Nigeria’s industries. This article ...

  • 15 December 2022
  • Africa
At least 61 people contracted HIV daily In 2022, - report

At least 61 people contracted HIV daily In 2022, – report

In 2022, Kenya faced a concerning surge in HIV infections, with at least 61 new ...

  • 11 December 2022
  • Kenya
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South Africa Declares State of Emergency Due to Energy Crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa declares a state of emergency in South Africa as Eskom implements severe ...
  • 10 December 2022
  • Africa
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