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South Africa backs Senegal against Morocco ruling

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Africaspoint Editorial

South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie pledged legal support for Senegal on the morning Morocco celebrated its restored AFCON title,…

AfricaBusiness

Eid al-Fitr and 1,400 years of Islam in Africa

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Africaspoint Editorial

Africa has the largest Muslim population of any continent by share of global Islam. It arrived here before it reached…

AfricaCulture

Rwanda shut 15,000 churches. Here is why.

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Africaspoint Editorial

Rwanda has closed more than 15,000 churches since 2018, citing safety failures, unqualified clergy, and financial exploitation. The policy is…

AfricaBusiness

Africa’s Oscars moment: wins, nominations at the 98th Academy Awards

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Africaspoint Editorial

The 98th Academy Awards delivered a landmark night for African and African-American talent. Sinners, Ryan Coogler's record-breaking film rooted in…

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Airtel Africa profit triples to $813m as data beats voice

Airtel Africa reported FY2026 profit after tax of $813 million, up 147%, on revenue of…

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Safaricom FY2026: record KSh80bn dividend, profit up 67%

Safaricom posted group net income of KSh99.7 billion for FY2026, up 67%, and declared a…

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South Africa unemployment hits 32.7% as 345,000 jobs lost

South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 32.7% in Q1 2026 from 31.4% in Q4 2025…

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Dangote picks Mombasa for $17bn East Africa refinery

Aliko Dangote told the Financial Times he is leaning toward Mombasa over Tanzania's Tanga for…

African Women LeadersEditorial

Africa’s women who changed everything

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Cardi B, Wizkid and Vybz Kartel: Nairobi’s biggest year

Burkina Faso Name 30 Players for WAFCON 2026 Camp

Tems at the launch of her Leading Vibe Initiative in Lagos August 2025

Tems Takes Leading Vibe Initiative to South Africa

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