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Leaders' Breakfast in Malabo: Africa discusses its economic integration and regional mobility
Sada Elbalad
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June 18, 2025
Wed 18 Jun 2025 | 02:27 PM The African continent turns its attention to Equatorial Guinea. On Sunday, July 13, under the patronage of H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the Malabo Leaders' Breakfast will be held, a high-level meeting also...
African Leaders to Convene in Malabo to Accelerate Continental Integration
News Ghana
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June 18, 2025
Top African policymakers and business leaders will gather in Equatorial Guinea’s capital next month for a high-level summit aimed at advancing economic mobility and regional connectivity. The Malabo Leaders’ Breakfast, scheduled for July 13 under...
Morocco causes chaos by stealing Sahrawi flag
Sahara Press Service
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Malabo, 10 July 2025 (SPS) – The conference hall hosting the 47th session of the African Union Executive Council in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea, on Thursday and Friday witnessed an unprecedented incident. Elements believed to be...
Nigerian Foreign Minister Woos US Govt With Mineral Resources In Exchange For Visa Access For Government Officials, Businessmen
Sahara Reporters
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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has signalled a strategic offer to the United States: access to critical earth minerals in exchange for easing visa restrictions on government officials. Speaking during the 54th...
Hoteliers anticipate positive impact of US-Africa Business Summit
Ver Angola
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The president of the Angolan Hotel and Resorts Association (AHRA), Ramiro Barreira, said that the sector is prepared to respond and accommodate the high number of participants at the meeting, reporting that the capital has more than 15,000 beds...
Prebendal rule and the democracy challenge in Africa
Daily Trust
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July 11, 2025
The post 1990 return of democracy in Africa skipped many countries that had established successful dictatorships that stood firm. In Equatorial Guinea, the 82-year-old dictator, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has been in power since 1979, making...
Ranked: The World’s Worst Performing Economies in 2025
Visual Capitalist
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June 17, 2025
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Luanda hosts US-Africa Business Summit with over 1500 delegates and heads of state
Ver Angola
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More than 1500 participants — including Heads of State, Prime Ministers, African Ministers, senior US Government officials and business leaders from both continents — are expected in Luanda for this event co-organised by the Corporate Council on...
Prebendal Rule and the Democracy Challenge in Africa, By Jibrin Ibrahim
News Diary Online
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July 10, 2025
The post 1990 return of democracy in Africa skipped many countries that had established successful dictatorships that stood firm. In Equatorial Guinea, the 82 years old dictator, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has been in power since 1979, making...
Africa Heritage Fund Launches Continental Infrastructure Campaign
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
Leaders and investors convened in Malabo this weekend to advance the Africa Heritage Fund for Infrastructure (AHFI) and its “Operation One Dollar a Day” initiative. The proposal aims to mobilize 50 million Africans and global supporters to...
National insurance supervisory authorities in Africa
Atlas Magazine
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Country Insurance supervisory authorities Year of establishment Algeria Ministry of Finance, Insurance Supervisory Commission (CSA) 1995 Angola Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros (ARSEG) (Angolan Agency of Regulation and...
IGAD rallies African unity at AU mid-year summit, champions Agenda 2063 vision
The Standard
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Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD) IGAD Executive Secretary. [Courtesy] The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is playing a central role in advancing Africa’s integration and development agenda as the continent prepares for the 7th African...
Are anti-corruption measures a pipe dream for African countries?
IOL
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African Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 11 July annually to commemorate the adoption of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combatting Corruption in 2003. Corruption remains a major obstacle to economic development and continues to...
Africa’s CSOs demand action on reparations
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
Civil society leaders have called for action on reparations for Africa, urging justice, accountability, and compensation. This took place at the African Union’s Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) Civil Society Forum, held in...
Cameroon to Spend Up to CFA431 Billion on Public Debt Interest in 2025
Business in Cameroon
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July 9, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - The Cameroonian government will spend up to CFA431 billion on public debt interest payments in 2025, according to a revised budget proposal. This marks a CFA52.8 billion increase from the original CFA378.2 billion planned...
Oxfam highlights inequality crisis
The Nation Malawi
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July 11, 2025
Oxfam has said African countries like Malawi face the risk of long-term social and economic reversal due to an escalating inequality crisis fuelled by regressive tax policies, elite privilege and a wave of austerity measures. In a report titled...
Full List Of African Countries Affected By 3-Month US Visa Validity
Naija News
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July 11, 2025
In a statement released by the US Embassy in Abuja on Tuesday, the American government announced that “most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.” The...
AFRAA: Africa's aviation industry remains resilient
Times Aerospace
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Key drivers include expanded routes, better connectivity, and rising domestic and international travel demand. In June 2025, seat capacity across Africa decreased by 3% compared to June 2024. However, intra-African routes recorded a slight...
Nigeria’s oil production to surge as firm targets 2,500bpd
New National Star
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July 9, 2025
BY SAM OTUONYE Nigeria is expecting to add about 2,500 barrels per day (bpd) to its production capacity following drilling activities at the Dawes Island field by African exploration and production company Petralon Energy. The company has...
Petrol imports crashed to record low in June – Report
Punch
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July 9, 2025
Nigeria’s import of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, by oil marketers fell to a record low in June, majorly driven by a ramp-up in output from the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery, new data has shown. An Argus...