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Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Survival, Prosperity Linked to Red Sea, Nile Basin

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Institute of Foreign Affairs (IFA) has stressed that Ethiopia's survival and overall prosperity are profoundly intertwined with the Red Sea and the Nile Basin.

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Africa: Africa Must Be Included in Global Digital, AI Revolution - - Elumelu

[Vanguard] Washington -- Chairman, United Bank for Africa, UBA PLC and Founder, Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu, in this interview, spoke on highlights of his presentation during the seminar on Boosting Productivity Growth in the Digital Age held at the ongoing annual meetings of the World Bank and International

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Liberia: U.S.$770m Fake Debts

[Liberian Observer] A comprehensive audit by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has uncovered massive irregularities in Liberia's domestic debt portfolio, revealing that approximately US$770 million in claims dating back to 1980 are invalid or unverified. The findings, detailed in a report released recently, paint a stark picture

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Liberia: CDC Headquarters Construction Begins

[Liberian Observer] The Standard Bearer of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), former President George M. Weah, has broken ground for the construction of the party's new global headquarters, pledging that the project will symbolize unity, resilience, and the party's enduring commitment to the Liberian people.

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Africa: G20 South Africa Poised to Catalyze Industrial, Creative, and Trade Transformation Across the African Continent

[Nile Post] As global attention increasingly shifts toward Africa's demographic and economic rise, South Africa prepares to take center stage by hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit on November 22-23, 2025.

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Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Rallies Zanu-PF to 'Wholeheartedly Serve the Masses' Towards Economic Prosperity

[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zanu PF members to observe their sacred duty to work hard inorder to ensure prosperity of ordinary citizens.

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Liberia: Liberia's Mineral Corridor Gains Strategic Attention From Washington

[Liberian Observer] The iron ore corridor from Guinea to Liberia's Port of Buchanan is coming into sharper focus as the United States pushes to secure reliable access to critical minerals -- a strategic shift that could link the two West African nations mineral corridor to America's

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Africa: Africa's Voice in Tobacco Control - Imported solutions and policies don't fit Africa's needs

[allAfrica] Across the world, countries are racing to become ''smoke-free'', and some have already made remarkable progress. Sweden, for example, recently announced that only around 4.5% of its population still smoke cigarettes -- the lowest reported rate in Europe.

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Madagascar coup leader sworn is as president, promises new elections within two years

An army colonel who seized power in a military coup has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president. Colonel Michael Randrianirina took the oath of office on Friday - just three days after leading the takeover that saw president Andry Rajoelina flee the country.

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Child soldiers released by South Sudan's People's Defence Forces prepare for civilian life

South Sudan’s efforts to end the recruitment of child soldiers appear to be paying off. According to the UN, some children have just been released by the South Sudan People's Defence Forces and are beginning their transition back to civilian life.

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Ivorian presidential candidate's offers youth a message of hope

Jean-Louis Billon was on the campaign trail in Abidjan’s working class neighbourhood of Abobo on Saturday.

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Ivory Coast leader urges young people to vote in presidential poll

President Alassane Ouattara is running for a fourth term in office in the election due to take place on 25 October.