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Mahmoud Ali Youssouf of Djibouti has been elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission, succeeding Moussa Faki Mahamat. Here’s what his leadership means for Africa.
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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has achieved a major sustainability milestone with its African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja receiving LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of recognition under the globally respected Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) framework. The certification, granted by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), was officially awarded on 26 November 2025, […]
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The African Union and AFRIMA confirm January 7–11, 2026 for the 9th All Africa Music Awards in Lagos. The event will feature a week of performances, summits, and cultural showcases celebrating Africa’s creative excellence.
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Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president following a military takeover that ousted Andry Rajoelina. The African Union has suspended Madagascar, urging a swift return to civilian rule.
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Madagascar’s military takes control after President Rajoelina flees amid youth protests over utility failures and governance failure. CAPSAT claims takeover, Parliament moves on impeachment.
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 2025 — South African visual journalist Sebabatso “Sebs” Mosamo, known for her fearless storytelling and empathy in documenting South Africa’s most urgent realities, has died at age 39 after falling ill in Johannesburg, according to the Associated Press. Mosamo joined AP in 2021 and quickly became one of its most respected voices in Africa, […]
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 26, 2025 — The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the African Energy Chamber (AEC) will co-host the OPEC-Africa Roundtable at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025: Invest in African Energies in Cape Town. The event will unite ministers, policymakers, and industry leaders in a high-level dialogue on Africa’s oil and gas future. With Africa holding 7.8% of global […]
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NEW YORK, United States of America, September 26, 2025 — Seventeen African governments today announced reforms and concrete plans to expand electricity access under Mission 300 — a partnership led by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) that aims to connect 300 million Africans to reliable power by 2030. The commitments were unveiled at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global […]
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New York — Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama called on world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly to overhaul the UN system, demanding that Africa be granted a permanent seat on the Security Counciland challenging the concentration of veto power in just five nations. Mahama framed his call within the broader theme of global justice and institutional […]
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Global Africa Business Initiative highlights groundbreaking projects shaping Africa’s digital and financial future