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Africa's smallest mainland country that's so beautiful but ignored by tourists
Daily Express
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July 5, 2025
Africa's smallest mainland country is one of the best to visit on the continent, according to tourists. There are more than 50 countries in Africa, and many of them have become popular with tourists over the last few decades. In the northern half...
Africa’s Media Councils meet in Arusha to tackle AI era
The Citizen
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Arusha. Media councils from across Africa will converge in Arusha for a three-day summit aimed at addressing the rapidly evolving landscape of journalism in an era increasingly influenced by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The conference will bring...
African civil organisations renew push for debt cancellation
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. African civil society organisations have renewed calls for the cancellation of illegitimate and unsustainable debts, warning that the continent’s development is being derailed by crippling repayments and unjust global financial...
Tanzania saves 100bn/- monthly since DP World acquired Dar Port
Daily News Tanzania
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July 5, 2025
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has significantly reduced the operational costs of the Dar es Salaam Port following a new investment agreement the country signed with DP World on October 22, 2023. Through this strategic agreement, the government...
African Union congratulated Algeria on 63 years of independence
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 5, 2025
In a statement, Youssouf “pays tribute to the unwavering courage and immense sacrifice of the Algerian people in their historic struggle for freedom, dignity and self-determination”. He expressed that the liberation of Algiers remains one of the...
Tanzania’s mobile, digital financial systems hit new heights
Daily News Tanzania
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July 5, 2025
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian financial sector has recorded remarkable progress, particularly through digital payment systems in the four- year presidency of Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. One of the major achievements is the increase in the amount of money...
African Advocacy Group Calls for Dialogue in Togo Crisis
News Ghana
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July 5, 2025
The New African Charter International (NACI) has issued an urgent appeal for peaceful resolution to escalating political tensions in Togo. Nationwide protests erupted on June 26, 2025, demanding President Faure Gnassingbé’s resignation amid...
African Union extends Burundi troop presence in Somalia by six months
Garowe Online
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African Union extends Burundi troop presence in Somalia by six months MOGADISHU, July 5 – The African Union has extended the presence of Burundian troops in Somalia for an additional six months, reversing an earlier plan for their full withdrawal...
Tanzanian singer sings popular Zahara song in America for Independence Day, SA touched
Briefly
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July 5, 2025
South Africans were touched by a now-viral TikTok video of a Tanzanian musician who honoured the late Zahara in America The singer was invited to perform at an event on the 4th of July to celebrate the country’s independence Social media users...
Orange Supports The 2025 Women's Africa Cup Of Nations And Affirms Its Commitment To Inclusion And The Visibility Of Women In African Football
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) PARIS, France, July 5, 2025/APO Group/ -- As an official partner of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) ( ) reaffirms its commitment to a more inclusive, equitable,...
Atiku’s Mockery Of Nigeria Over Trump’s Invitation To 5 African Countries, A Clear Display Of Poor Knowledge Of Contemporary Global Affairs – TDF
News Investigators Nigeria
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July 5, 2025
News Investigators/ The Democratic Front (TDF) has described as embarrassing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu over the invitation by the US President Donald Trump to leaders of 5 African countries for a...
Nigeria, Ghana, and SA face volatility as half of African currencies show signs of depreciation – Report
Nairametrics
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July 5, 2025
Nearly half of African currencies have shown signs of depreciation despite steady development across the continent, according to the latest edition of the Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report published by the...
Angélique Kidjo Joins Hollywood Walk Of Fame As First Black African Musician
Forbes
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GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 17: Angelique Kidjo performs on stage at Celtic Connections ... More Festival at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on January 17, 2015 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ross Gilmore/Redferns via Getty Images)Redferns...
Black Queens eye redemption against South Africa
Business Ghana
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Ghana’s Black Queens kick off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in Morocco with a renewed sense of purpose — not to chase the trophy at all costs but to reclaim their lost glory as one of the continent’s footballing...
Breaking Barriers: Why Regional Integration Is West Africa’s Economic Lifeline
Leadership
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July 5, 2025
At the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), experts and policymakers made one message clear: the future of intra-regional trade depends on collective action. From accelerating digital identity systems to harnessing the energy of West Africa’s...
Xoxoday Wins Top African Fintech Award for Banking Solutions
News Ghana
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July 5, 2025
SaaS provider Xoxoday secured the “Best Loyalty and Reward Solution for BFSI Sector” at the Africa Fintech & AI Awards in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The company’s platform digitizes rewards and incentive programs for corporate clients globally....
West African Officials Inspect Dakar Venues for ECOFEST 2025
News Ghana
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July 5, 2025
A joint delegation from ECOWAS, UEMOA, and Senegal’s Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture conducted technical inspections of eight cultural sites in Dakar on July 2, advancing preparations for November’s ECOFEST 2025. The West African Festival...
Weakened South Africa still favourites in second Zimbabwe Test
cricbuzz
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SOUTH AFRICA TOUR OF ZIMBABWE, 2025 Wiaan Mulder will captain South Africa for the first time © Cricket South Africa A new captain. A different spinner. A side who are now even further from their strongest XI than they were a game ago. Yet South...
WWF reveals winners of South African nature photo competition
Cape Town ETC
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July 5, 2025
South Africans from all walks of life picked up their cameras to celebrate the country’s rich biodiversity, and the results have been nothing short of breath-taking, Cape {town} Etc reports. WWF South Africa has announced the winners of its...
National Youth Indaba 2025: Shaping the future of water and sanitation in South Africa
IOL
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The South African Water and Sanitation Youth Network (SAWSYN) was launched at the National Youth Indaba Conference 2025 held in Boksburg between June 30 and July 2, 2025. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), in partnership with Rand...