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KEY POINTS Canal+ seals $3 billion takeover of MultiChoice. Combined group to serve more than 40 million users. Deal strengthens Canal+ dominance in African pay-TV. French broadcaster Canal+ said Monday …

Riek Machar appeared in a cage as his treason trial opened in Juba, raising fears of conflict and instability in South Sudan.

KEY POINTS Ezekiel Nathaniel breaks 400m hurdles record in Tokyo. He finished fourth after disqualification drama in the final. His performance inspires young Nigerian athletes worldwide. Ezekiel Nathaniel came within …

KEY POINTS Lagos international boat race to draw global participants. State deploys patrol boats and advanced surveillance systems. Event expected to boost tourism and city branding. Lagos State says it …

Ghanaian deportees challenge government’s repatriation claims, alleging mistreatment and demanding transparency in how their return is managed.

KEY POINTS Nigeria has made history an obligatory subject in schools once more. Students will learn about their culture, democracy, and civic values. The aim of reform is to foster …

A South African court denies Lungu family appeal, ordering burial in Zambia after a heated cross-border legal dispute.

KEY POINTS Dangote Refinery reshapes fuel market with direct petrol supplies. Private depots see deserted operations amid shifting dynamics. Fuel queues ease as refinery strengthens energy security. Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s …

A U.S. judge slammed Trump deportations to Ghana but dismissed the case, citing strict legal limits on court intervention.

KEY POINTS Dangote University of Ilorin hostel gets N1.1 billion backing. Project will address housing needs and mosque funding. Africa’s richest man continues record of philanthropy. Aliko Dangote is putting …