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Africa: Middle East Crisis - What It Means for Oil-Rich but Refining-Poor African Economies, By Adewale Sanyaolu
[Premium Times] The lesson from every Middle East crisis is clear: global energy shocks will continue to occur, and their…
Africa: Progress in Reducing Child Deaths Slows As 4.9 Million Children Die Before Age Five
[WHO] An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new…
Africa: Scientists Develop Treatment That Could Prevent Cervical Cancer
[New Times] Scientists in Mexican have used a specialised treatment to eliminate Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the virus responsible for most…
Africa: The Fight Against TB Is Also the Fight for Human Rights
[spotlight] The persistence of TB is a reminder that medical solutions alone are not enough. Renier Coetzee and Ingrid Schoeman…
Africa: Afreximbank Announces Opening of Registration for 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa
[Afreximbank] The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa…
Africa: Doja Cat Brings 'Vie' to Life in Kigali in First-Ever Africa Performance
[New Times] I arrived at BK Arena just after 5 p.m., when early arrivals were already spreading across the space,…
Africa: Senegal Rejects CAF Verdict, Heads to Court
[Premium Times] In an official press release issued on 17 March, 2026, the Senegalese federation acknowledged receipt of CAF's ruling…
Africa: African Ship Registries - a Safe Harbour for Shadow Fleets?
[ISS] The number of high-risk vessels flying African flags has surged, increasing risks to legitimate shipping interests and foreign investment.
Africa: Rapid Rise of Smart City Surveillance Tech Across Africa to Spy On Citizens
[IPS] Brighton, UK -- A massive expansion of AI-enabled surveillance of public spaces across Africa is violating citizens' freedoms and…
Africa: If Morocco-Senegal Was Semi-Final, How Would CAF Apply the Rule?
[Nile Post] The Confederation of African Football (Caf) on Tuesday stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title…
Africa: Shock Follows CAF Decision on Afcon Title
[Capital FM] Rabat, Morocco -- Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the…






