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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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Endeavour Mining posts record $880m EBITDA

Endeavour Mining, West Africa's largest gold producer, reported record adjusted EBITDA of $880 million for…

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Africa’s $164bn wealth funds eye mining

Africa's sovereign wealth funds now hold combined assets exceeding $164 billion and are being deployed…

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Abiy unveils Addis Ababa’s riverside makeover

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Entoto-Kebena River and Riverside Development Project in Addis Ababa…

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EU’s steel tariff hits South Africa

The EU's new steel import framework took effect July 1, imposing annual quotas with a…

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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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Nairobi’s Kilele Summit 2026 brings East Africa’s music and creative scene to a global stage

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