Nigeria has signed a $200M renewable energy deal with WeLight to expand electricity access in rural areas and boost the country’s clean energy transition
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Congolese army trials expose military failures, weak leadership, and low morale as soldiers face charges while M23 rebels continue to gain ground in eastern Congo
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Nigeria’s drug enforcement agency is cracking down on counterfeit medicines, seizing fake drugs, and pushing for tougher penalties, including life imprisonment and the death penalty
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Ivory Coast cocoa production remains low in 2024/25 due to poor weather and aging trees, while smuggling increases amid record-high global cocoa prices
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Mysterious Mediterranean oil tanker explosions have damaged three vessels, raising security concerns. Authorities are investigating as all affected ships had links to Russia
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M23 rebels seize Bukavu, leading to looting and growing tensions as Congo accuses Rwanda of supporting the insurgents to expand their control
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Congo’s Catholic Church mediates the Congo conflict as M23 rebels seize Goma and advance toward Bukavu, raising fears of a regional crisis
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Congo plans discussions with FIFA and CAF to lift its football ban while denying interference. Internal disputes within FECOFOOT remain central to the suspension
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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla faces charges for allegedly inciting violence during South Africa’s 2021 riots, which left 350 people dead and caused massive economic losses
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Rebels in eastern Congo declare a ceasefire after capturing Goma, denying plans to take Bukavu. Will the ceasefire bring lasting peace to the region