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Zambia to Build Ndola Refinery in $1.1 Billion Bid for Energy Self‑Sufficiency
Zambia's government has finalized a landmark agreement to build a $1.1 billion crude oil refinery and energy complex in Ndola, located in…
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Sisi Tells U.S. CENTCOM Chief: Nile River is Egypt’s National Security Priority
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday underscored the critical importance of the Nile River to Egypt's national security during a high-level…
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Uganda Reopens Key Bunagana Border Despite M23 Rebel Control
Uganda has officially reopened its border crossing at Bunagana with the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a strategic move aimed at…
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Boakai Pushes for Streamlined Public Sector as Port Bills Face Setback
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has vetoed two port-related bills recently passed by the National Legislature, citing ambiguity in key provisions and an…
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Goodbye ETA: Kenya Simplifies Entry for African Passport Holders
Kenya has officially scrapped visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of almost all African countries, with the exceptions…
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Egypt, China Ink $100 Million Deal to Expand TEDA Suez Economic Zone
Egypt and China have signed a $100 million agreement to expand the China-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone, marking a…
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President Ruto Welcomes Travelers, Says ‘Africa Belongs to Africans’
Kenya has officially waived visa and Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) requirements for all African countries and select Caribbean nations, further cementing its…
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Yemen Central Bank Rejects Houthi-Issued 50-Riyal Coin as “Destructive Act”
Yemen’s internationally recognized central bank, based in Aden, has strongly rejected the Houthi group's introduction of a newly minted 50-riyal coin, denouncing…
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Kenya Revenue Authority Reports Significant Tax Revenue Jump to $19.9 Billion
Kenya’s revenue authority recorded a significant increase in tax revenues for the financial year ending June 30, collecting $19.9 billion. The Kenya…
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India: Telangana Factory Blast Kills 39, Dozens Injured in Devastating Fire
A devastating explosion and subsequent fire at a chemical factory in southern India's Telangana state have claimed the lives of at least…
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Africa’s New Nuclear Strategy Takes Shape Through Twin Forums on Health and Energy
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is expanding its presence in Africa with two landmark engagements this week—first in Ethiopia, then in…
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Côte d’Ivoire Earns Top Marks from World Bank for Fund Disbursement
The World Bank has expressed strong satisfaction with Côte d'Ivoire's management of its substantial $5 billion project portfolio, with the institution's Regional…