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AU Leadership Elections 2025: A Critical Moment for Africa’s Future

The 2025 African Union (AU) elections come at a pivotal time, demanding leadership that can ...

  • 7 March 2025
  • Africa
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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 ...

  • 6 March 2025
  • Africa
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 ...

  • 5 March 2025
  • Africa

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 ...

  • 5 March 2025
  • Africa
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 ...

  • 4 March 2025
  • Africa
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 ...

  • 4 March 2025
  • Africa
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, ...

  • 4 March 2025
  • Africa
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 ...
  • 3 March 2025
  • Africa
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 ...

  • 3 March 2025
  • Africa
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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 ...

  • 28 February 2025
  • Cameroon
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April 16th is the day in 1780 that the University of Münster in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany is founded.

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