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Angola: Protest Defendants Await Appeals a Year On
Human Rights Watch
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July 30, 2025
(Johannesburg) – Nearly 200 people convicted in Angola a year ago after unfair trials are still imprisoned and waiting for their appeals to be heard, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 30, 2024, the Saurimo District Court in Lunda Sul province...
Nigerian Pharmacists Criticize Stifling TaxRegime, Seek Urgent Government Intervention
Daily Independent
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July 30, 2025
1 … Say Drug Supply At Risk, Demand Regulatory Sanity LAGOS Amid palpable frustration, Nigeria’s Community Pharmacists demand urgent government action to restore regulatory order and stop the avalanche of stifling taxes choking the pharmaceutical...
Experts rally shipbuilding as Nigeria accounts for 25% of vessel imports
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 30, 2025
Amid calls to revive domestic shipbuilding, Nigeria emerged as Africa’s top importer of passenger ships, vessels and ferry-boats in 2024, according to a new market intelligence report by IndexBox. The report revealed that Nigeria’s total value of...
Ethiopia digitizes over 900 public services as digital govt strategy makes progress
Biometric Update
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July 29, 2025
Digital transformation in Ethiopia is on steady progress as the government has announced that more than 900 public services can now be accessed digitally. This milestone is one of the fruits of the Digital Ethiopia 2025 Strategy implementation,...
U.S. Mission Slams Nigerian Governors Over Wasteful Spending Amid Economic Hardship
The Herald
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July 29, 2025
The United States Mission in Nigeria has criticised Nigerian leaders for alleged fiscal irresponsibility, accusing some state governors of spending billions on new government houses while citizens face worsening economic conditions. In a post...
Beyond rebasing, the Nigerian economy has changed, By ‘Tope Fasua
Premium Times
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July 30, 2025
Well, the world economy has changed in remarkable manner. The aftermath of Covid-19 marked a radical shift to the dominance of the digital economy especially. In that era, the uber-rich grew even indeterminably richer while more poverty was...
Former Big Brother Africa housemate’s mine loses case
Southern Eye
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Nevada 24 gold mine THE Wendall Parson (Pvt) Ltd’s Nevada 24 gold mine has been ordered by an independent arbitrator to pay its workers approximately US$89 000 as cash in lieu of leave, gratuity and back pay for underpaying employees. Nevada 24...
NBA champion Masai Ujiri unveils new model of sport-anchored real estate investment
CNBC Africa
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July 29, 2025
In a groundbreaking move that could redefine the role of sports in Africa, NBA Champion and founder of Giants of Africa, Masai Ujiri, has unveiled the ambitious Zaria Court Kigali project. Aimed at transforming Rwanda into a fully functional...
“Nigeria’s Debt May Surpass N200trn By End Of 2025” — Peter Obi Warns Tinubu’s Govt
Information Nigeria
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July 29, 2025
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s growing debt describing the current borrowing as lack of accountability. Obi’s remarks is coming, following Senate’s recent approval on July 22,...
Nigeria eyes November for mechanical completion of AKK gas pipeline
CNBC Africa
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July 29, 2025
In a significant development in Nigeria's energy infrastructure landscape, the country aims to achieve the mechanical completion of the Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline by November. The 614-kilometer pipeline is a critical component of...
Rwanda Wants Guarantees from DR Congo That Its Embassy Will Never Be Destroyed Again
KT Press Rwanda
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July 29, 2025
1 Rwanda’s embassy in Kinshasa was looted, and some parts set ablaze. The government of Rwanda is seeking firm guarantees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that the violent attack on its embassy in Kinshasa will never happen again, as...
Tanzania bans foreigners from operating 15 small businesses
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 29, 2025
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan speaks with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (not pictured) during a meeting inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 15, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth...
Nigeria women claim title despite poor management
Taipei Times
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July 29, 2025
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Monday hosted and splashed gifts on the triumphant national women’s soccer team, who overcame poor preparations and missing payments to win their record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The...
Morocco celebrates Throne Day: 26 years of progress, unity, and geopolitical vision
Atalayar
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July 29, 2025
On July 30, Morocco commemorates Throne Day, a date that not only celebrates the enthronement of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, but also the rebirth of a nation that has managed to transform its geography, diplomacy, and destiny. Under his...
Kenya, UK keen to fast-track Nairobi Railway City
Star
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi holds talks with British High Commissioner Neil Wigan in Nairobi, July 29, 2025. /OPCS Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi on Tuesday reaffirmed Kenya’s resolve to fast-track the implementation of the...
Strong support for Tanzania’s ban on foreigners in small businesses
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s business community has expressed strong support for a newly gazetted government directive that bars non-citizens from engaging in various small-scale business activities, calling it a timely move to safeguard economic...
Tanzania bans foreigners from small businesses to protect local entrepreneurs
Eye Radio
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July 29, 2025
Author: Koang Pal Chang | Published: 3 hours ago Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan - Courtesy Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Eye Radio) – Tanzania has issued a sweeping directive barring foreign nationals from operating in various small business...
Algeria bans all crypto activity; violators face up to one year in jail and $7,700 fines
Crypto Briefing
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July 29, 2025
Key Takeaways It is now illegal in Algeria to own, trade, and use digital assets. Violators of the new crypto ban face up to one year in jail and fines of up to one million dinars. Share this article Algeria has officially banned all...
Building for the Future: Positioning Ghana’s Construction Industry for Sustainable Growth
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 29, 2025
Ghana’s construction industry has undergone remarkable changes over the past decade. The skylines of Accra and Kumasi now boast towering hotels, modern office blocks, and large residential complexes. Multi-lane highways, new flyovers, and improved...
Sphere’s Deal With Abu Dhabi Opens Door to Additional Locations in MENA Region
Billboard
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July 29, 2025
Sphere Entertainment Co. has taken an important step toward its intended future of hosting concerts and events at multiple Sphere venues outside of the original Las Vegas location. On Friday (July 25), the company’s Sphere Entertainment Group, the...