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Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara, 83, has secured a fourth term in office following a contentious election. Provisional results show he won in a landslide with nearly 90% of the vote, with official results to be announced later. However, the election was marred by the exclusion of two major opposition figures, former ....
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In a significant strategic shift, France is reorienting its relationship with Africa as its influence in traditional Francophone partners wanes. Faced with military expulsions, declining business presence, and rising anti-French sentiment in the Sahel, Paris is now prioritizing engagement with English-speaking nations like Nigeria and Kenya. The upcoming France-Africa Summit in Nairobi signals this strategy, with potential […]
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Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is accelerating its push into South Africa, aiming to expand its footprint in the country’s growing EV market. To this end, the company plans to install 300 new charging stations across South Africa by the end of 2026, supporting wider adoption of electric vehicles. This move accompanies the launch of new models […]
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A fascinating economic corridor is flourishing between Turkey and Senegal, fueled by a unique class of circular migrants known as “gratis passengers.” These entrepreneurs, often Senegalese traders, leverage discounted airfares and extra baggage allowances on airlines like Turkish Airlines to transport goods between Istanbul and Dakar. This back-and-forth movement has created a vibrant trade in Turkish […]
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The historic city of Fez, Morocco, recently hosted the 17th Sufi Culture Festival, drawing around 200 artists, musicians, and researchers from across the globe. This vibrant gathering celebrated the rich traditions of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam, through diverse artistic expressions. Under the theme “Living Poetically: Art and Spirituality,” the event served as a dynamic […]
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South Africa is actively negotiating with at least six private companies to secure a major sporting event: the return of Formula 1 racing. The government is seeking $100 million in pledges to fund Grand Prix races for three years, a crucial step to convince the National Treasury to back the plan. This funding would cover the […]
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Chinese companies have poured over $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s lithium processing sector since President Bola Tinubu took office, according to Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr. Dele Alake. Speaking at the 2025 China Mining Conference in Tianjin, Alake said firms like Canmax Technology, Jiuling Lithium, and Avatar New Energy are driving Nigeria’s shift from oil dependency to mineral-based diversification. Alake urged […]
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