TotalEnergies withdraws from South African gas block due to development challenges, impacting energy goals.
Ikeoluwa Ogungbangbe
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Ethiopia floats the birr to secure IMF support, causing a 30% drop in value.
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AfDB offers Morocco $260 million in loans to develop Nador West Med port and enhance economic governance, supporting trade and economic stability.
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Ugandan youth protest against corruption, demanding the resignation of Parliament Speaker Anita Among.
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Ghana’s Supreme Court upholds a law criminalizing gay sex, as the country considers harsher penalties under a new bill.
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Botswana proposes a new law to increase local ownership in mining by requiring companies to sell a 24% stake to citizens if the government opts out.
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Nigerian artist Fola David aims for a world record with his 1,050 square meter drawing, “Unity in Diversity.”
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Security forces block NUP headquarters ahead of planned Ugandan opposition protests, raising tensions and highlighting political struggles.
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The dollar eased as Biden ended his re-election bid, impacting markets. China’s yuan weakened after a surprise interest rate cut, affecting the Australian dollar.
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President Ruto keeps former ministers in new cabinet appointments, facing criticism and protests as he addresses youth grievances and economic issues.