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Anthony Joshua delivering a powerful punch in the boxing ring during a high-profile fight
Sport

Anthony Joshua Injured in Tragic Nigeria Crash That Killed Two Close Allies

LAGOS — British-Nigerian boxing icon Anthony Joshua is in stable condition after being involved in a serious car accident in…

Airtel Africa and SpaceX partnership aims to deliver satellite mobile connectivity to remote regions across Africa
Science & Tech.

Airtel Africa and SpaceX Team Up to Bring Satellite Connectivity to the Continent’s Most Remote Corners

In a bold new push to bridge Africa’s persistent digital divide, Airtel Africa has entered a strategic partnership with SpaceX’s…

Central Bank of Nigeria headquarters as FX reserves are projected to rise to $51 billion by 2026
Financial

Nigeria’s FX Fortunes Turn: CBN Forecasts Reserves Climbing to $51 Billion in 2026

Nigeria’s FX Fortunes Turn: CBN Forecasts Reserves Climbing to $51 Billion in 2026ABUJA — Nigeria’s external buffers are set to…

Bauxite mining operations in Guinea amid a $28.9 billion arbitration dispute with Axis International
Business

Guinea Faces $28.9 Billion Arbitration Storm After Revoked Bauxite Licence

CONAKRY — A major legal confrontation has erupted in West Africa’s mining heartland as Axis International Ltd, a United Arab…

Renewable energy project in Africa supported by climate finance as Swedfund commits $20 million to green growth
Financial

Swedfund’s $20 Million Climate Push Set to Ignite Green Growth Across Africa

NAIROBI — In a significant boost for Africa’s climate economy, Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has committed USD 20 million…

Gold, silver and platinum bars reflecting a surge in precious metal prices to record highs
BusinessWorld

Precious Metals Rally: Gold, Silver and Platinum Smash Records in Unprecedented Year-End Surge

Precious metals are delivering a stunning performance as 2025 draws to a close, with gold, silver and platinum all reaching…

Financial

DRC’s Cobalt Comeback: How Africa’s Giant Reopened the Tap on the Battery Metal That Powers the World

KINSHASA — After nearly a year off the global market, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally resumed exports…

Botswana diamond mine as falling global demand weighs on the country’s economic growth outlook in 2025
Financial

Botswana’s Diamond Blues Drive Economy Toward Contraction in 2025

GABORONE — Botswana, long hailed as Africa’s jewel of economic success, is confronting a stark inflection point as its diamond-dependent…

South Africa’s Aspen Pharmacare headquarters as the company announces a $1.6 billion sale of its Asia-Pacific operations
Financial

Aspen’s Strategic Pivot: South African Pharma Champion Offloads Asia-Pacific Arm in $1.6 Billion Deal

Johannesburg — In a bold strategic shift that has captured the attention of investors and industry watchers alike, Aspen Pharmacare,…

Kenyan President William Ruto and U.S. officials during discussions on the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) extension
BusinessWorld

Kenya Applauds U.S. AGOA Extension as Lifeline for Trade and Industrial Growth

Nairobi — Kenyan President William Ruto has publicly welcomed a proposed one‑year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act…

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