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Counting underway in Libya following elections in 16 municipal councils

Libyans hope these municipal elections will pave the way for long-delayed parliamentary and presidential polls.

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Ghana: Telecel Ghana Clarifies Role in Supporting At Ghana, Refutes Minority Claims

[Ghanaian Times] Telecel Ghana has dismissed claims by the Minority in Parliament regarding its alleged secret takeover of AT Ghana, describing such assertions as misleading and inaccurate.

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Kenya: Raila Odinga - the Entrepreneur Who Built a Vast Business Empire

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The late Raila Odinga was best known for his political legacy, but behind the scenes, he was also a shrewd entrepreneur who built a diverse business empire spanning petroleum, manufacturing, agriculture, and real estate.

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Ghana: Ghana's Economy Expands 4.5 Percent in July - GSS

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana's economy provisionally grew by 4.5 per cent in July 2025, driven largely by strong performance in the services sector, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG). This growth is lower than the 8.3 per cent recorded in

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Zimbabwe: Million Man March - Despite Mnangagwa's Pushback, Geza Vows to Spoil Zanu-PF's Conference

[New Zimbabwe] Fugitive war veteran Blessed Geza has vowed to disrupt Zanu PF's National People's Conference currently underway in Mutare, by leading nationwide protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whom he accuses of presiding over a corrupt administration.

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Ghana: UNFPA Unveils 'Ai for Her Future' to Tackle Child Marriage, Teenage Pregnancy

[Ghanaian Times] THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Ghana has launched the maiden Innovation Challenge dubbed: "AI for Her Future," aimed at tackling child marriage and teenage pregnancy through technology and creativity.

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Zimbabwe: 'Miracle' HIV Shot Rollout in Zimbabwe Sparks Debate

[DW] Zimbabwe is among 10 nations rolling out lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Experts call it a breakthrough but locals question its cost, safety and accessibility.

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Africa: UN Faces 'Race to Bankruptcy' As Guterres Unveils Sharply Reduced 2026 Budget

[UN News] The United Nations faces a "race to bankruptcy" unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Friday, presenting a sharply reduced $3.238 billion regular budget for 2026.