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The latest reporting from across the African continent
Cabo Verde
Cabo Verde Breaking News: “Mudjer sem Limiti” Project Launches to Empower 50 Women with Disabilities
Cabo Verde has launched a groundbreaking 17-month entrepreneurship program called “Mudjer …
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Celebrates Cultural Heritage as New Voices and Traditional Craft Take Centre Stage
Guinea-Bissau’s cultural scene is receiving fresh momentum through initiatives supporting …
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Arts Scene Gains New Momentum as MoAC Biss Opens 2027 Biennale Call
Guinea-Bissau’s contemporary arts movement is gaining international attention after the Mo…
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Opens New 66-Bed Maternity and Paediatric Complex in Bafatá
Guinea-Bissau has received a major new healthcare facility in Bafatá, with ECOWAS handing …
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Advances Digital Transformation as Government Pushes New E-Government Strategy
Guinea-Bissau is accelerating its digital transformation agenda, with the country’s nation…
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Moves to Transform Its Cashew Industry With New Processing Strategy
Guinea-Bissau is seeking to capture more value from its lucrative cashew industry by drawi…
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Opposition Calls for Inclusive Transition as Referendum Date Nears
Guinea-Bissau’s political opposition is stepping up pressure for an inclusive transition, …
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Heads Toward High-Stakes Constitutional Referendum as August 30 Vote Nears
Guinea-Bissau is approaching a pivotal August 30 constitutional referendum, with voters se…
Ivory Coast
Côte d’Ivoire Business: Jumia Secures $50 Million Funding to Expand Digital Commerce
Jumia has secured $50 million in fresh equity financing, anchored by a $25 million investm…
Ivory Coast
Côte d’Ivoire Opposition Steps Up Political Pressure With Fresh Protest Push in Abidjan
Côte d’Ivoire’s opposition is intensifying political mobilisation in Abidjan, with major o…
Ivory Coast
Côte d’Ivoire Steps Up Security Drive as 57 People Arrested in Major Crime Crackdown
Ivorian security forces have intensified a nationwide fight against interurban and rural c…
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Àdìrẹ Fashion Takes Centre Stage as Davido’s “B4 B4” Video Sparks Fresh Cultural Spotlight
Nigerian Àdìrẹ textile is receiving renewed international attention after Davido placed th…
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Bank of Industry Attracts Strong Demand as ₦250 Billion Development Bond Sells Out Quickly
Nigeria’s Bank of Industry has recorded strong investor demand for its maiden ₦250 billion…
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Opposition Parties Unite Ahead of 2027 Election, Announce Joint Political Strategy
Several Nigerian opposition parties and presidential aspirants have announced plans to wor…
Nigeria
Osun Election Shock: Adeleke Wins Second Term as 2027 Political Battle Takes Shape
Ademola Adeleke has been declared winner of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, sec…
Mali
Mali Faces Growing Health Pressure as More Than 2 Million People Need Critical Healthcare
Mali’s health system is under severe pressure in 2026, with more than 2 million people est…
Mali
Mali Grants Major Gold Permit to B2Gold, Opening New Mining Growth Phase
Mali has granted B2Gold an exploitation permit for the Menankoto project, a major step tha…
Mali
Mali Says 82 Soldiers Freed After Months in Captivity as Security Crisis Deepens
Mali’s armed forces say 82 soldiers captured by armed groups have been released, including…
Mauritania
Mauritania Pushes Digital Transformation With National Cloud Infrastructure and New E-Government Services
Mauritania is accelerating its digital transformation through a national cloud platform an…
Mauritania
Mauritania Deepens Diplomatic Engagement With Iran as Leaders Discuss Regional Tensions
Mauritania and Iran are stepping up diplomatic engagement, with their foreign ministers di…