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Zimbabwe Targets Energy Independence with 18 New Power Projects

In a bold move to tackle persistent power shortages, Zimbabwe’s state-owned energy company, ZESA Holdings, has announced plans to implement 18 power projects...

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Cocoa Farmers Key to Ghana’s Election

As Ghana approaches its tightly contested election, cocoa farmers—an estimated two million voters strong—are emerging as a pivotal constituency. The outcome could hinge...

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Nigeria’s Sex Workers Association Calls for Protection Against Harassment and Abuse

The Nigeria Sex Workers Association (NSWA) has issued a public appeal urging law enforcement agencies to protect its members from harassment, violence, and...

Nigeria Seeks South Africa’s Backing for G20 and BRICS Membership
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Nigeria Seeks South Africa’s Backing for G20 and BRICS Membership

Nigeria has intensified its diplomatic outreach to South Africa, seeking support for its aspirations to secure membership in key global platforms such as...

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South African Court Permits Charities to Provide Aid to Trapped Illegal Miners

A South African court has ruled in favor of allowing community members and charities to deliver essential humanitarian aid to hundreds of illegal...

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Djibouti Assumes Leadership of African Union Peace and Security Council for December

Djibouti has taken over the chairmanship of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for December, a crucial role as the...

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Zimbabwe Explores Nuclear Energy in Partnership with the IAEA

Zimbabwe has formally expressed interest in exploring nuclear energy as part of its clean energy transition strategy, with the support of the International...

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Zimbabwe Launches 720 MW Hwange Thermal Power Plant Project

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has inaugurated the construction of a 720 MW thermal power plant in Hwange, marking a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s efforts...

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Namibia’s Economy to Grow by 3.5% in 2024, Central Bank Reports

Namibia’s economy is forecast to expand by 3.5% in 2024, with growth potentially reaching 4% by 2025, according to the latest Economic Outlook...

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Economic Hardship Fuels Tragic Food Crushes in Nigeria: A Closer Look at the Underlying Causes

In a heart-wrenching series of events, Nigeria has witnessed three fatal crowd crushes within a week during events where free food was distributed,...

From Fishermen to Pirates: The Economic Desperation Driving Piracy in Eyl, Somalia

In the quiet coastal town of Eyl, Somalia, two men, their identities concealed under large scarves, entered a room for a clandestine meeting....