Africa
ECOWAS expels Guinea-Bissau after army general seizes power
The decision was reached at a virtual session of ECOWAS’ Mediation and Security Council (MSC) chaired by Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday night
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Africa Cup of Nations trophy kicks off global tour in London
The Africa Cup of Nations trophy was unveiled in London on Thursday, as it begins its tour ahead of next month's tournament.
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Elephants' calm response to drones opens new doors for observation - Study
A new study has revealed that elephants aren't afraid of drones, as was previously thought. Their surprisingly calm response to being filmed and tracked by the flying cameras could open new doors for the observation and study of the animals
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Somalia’s healthcare system buckles as donor fatigue deepens after U.S. Aid cut
With donor fatigue increasing and foreign funding uncertain, the question facing Somalia is not just how to secure its territory—but how to safeguard the health of millions who depend on a system held together by increasingly fragile support.
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Somalia’s healthcare system buckles as donor fatigue deepens after U.S. Aid cut
With donor fatigue increasing and foreign funding uncertain, the question facing Somalia is not just how to secure its territory—but how to safeguard the health of millions who depend on a system held together by increasingly fragile support.
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Africa: Costly Lending Rules Stifle Africa's Clean Energy Push, Investors Warn
[New Times] Africa's efforts to scale up clean energy are being held back by financing rules that do not align with the needs of mid-sized renewable projects, according to investors and developers.
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Africa: Costly Lending Rules Stifle Africa's Clean Energy Push, Investors Warn
[New Times] Africa's efforts to scale up clean energy are being held back by financing rules that do not align with the needs of mid-sized renewable projects, according to investors and developers.
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Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes LEC, Lerc to Cut Power Tariff for Businesses
[Liberian Investigator] Grand Kru County Senator Numene T. H. Bartekwa is urging the Liberian Senate to intervene swiftly by engaging the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) to reduce the cost of electricity for industries and major businesses from 20 cents to 15 cents per
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Liberia: Sen. Bartekwa Pushes LEC, Lerc to Cut Power Tariff for Businesses
[Liberian Investigator] Grand Kru County Senator Numene T. H. Bartekwa is urging the Liberian Senate to intervene swiftly by engaging the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) and the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) to reduce the cost of electricity for industries and major businesses from 20 cents to 15 cents per
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Kenya scrambles to save key trade pact with EU suspended by court
In force since 2024, the so-called Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) drew opposition from experts who argued that the deal was supposed to be agreed with all east African countries, and not with Kenya alone
Africa
Kenya scrambles to save key trade pact with EU suspended by court
In force since 2024, the so-called Kenya-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) drew opposition from experts who argued that the deal was supposed to be agreed with all east African countries, and not with Kenya alone
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Tinubu declares security emergency as kidnappings rock Nigeria
The president ordered the recruitment of an additional 20,000 security personnel on top of the 30,000 already approved, and the withdrawal of police officers assigned to protect public figures and celebrities