Month: August 2026
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Africa
Billionaire Mo Ibrahim Warns Zambian President Hichilema
Mo Ibrahim warned President Hakainde Hichilema that Zambia's post-election tensions risk undermining the democratic gains made during his first term.
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Africa
10 Self-Made African Billionaires Who Stepped Down from Companies They Built
Ten self-made African billionaires, including Tony Elumelu, Patrice Motsepe and Aliko Dangote, stepped back from companies they founded, transformed or…
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Culture
Los Angeles Returns 48 Ancient Treasures to Egypt After FBI Finding
The FBI returned 48 ancient artefacts to Egyptian authorities in Los Angeles after finding no evidence that the objects had…
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Africa
Four African Countries Secure More Than $62.8 Million From US for Rare-Earth Projects
The US development-finance agency has committed $62.8 million to rare-earth projects in Malawi, Angola, Madagascar and South Africa, though none…
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Africa
Egypt Shuts Biscuit Factory Producing Fake “Oreo” Products
Egyptian authorities shut an unlicensed biscuit factory after inspectors found counterfeit “Oreo” products, expired ingredients and charcoal-based colouring allegedly used…
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Africa
The 10 African Countries With the Largest Road Networks in 2026
South Africa leads Africa’s largest road networks in 2026, followed by Nigeria and Ethiopia, according to Global Firepower data on…
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Politics
Obama Called Libya His “Worst Mistake” — 15 Years Later
Fifteen years after Gaddafi’s fall, Libya remains divided as North African powers spend more than $320 billion on military expansion…
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Health
More Than Half of New HIV Infections in Harare Affect People Aged 15 to 24
More than half of Harare’s annual new HIV infections affect people aged 15 to 24, prompting calls for targeted prevention,…
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