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West African business leaders mobilise capital for regional investment ahead of WAIIS Summit
West Africa’s leading business executives and financial institutions have pledged to mobilise capital for regional investments, industrial development and job…
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Alcaraz joins Vienna Open after Saudi exhibition postponement
World number three Carlos Alcaraz has joined the Vienna ATP tournament’s line-up after organisers moved swiftly to secure his participation…
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Infantino eyes fourth FIFA term despite World Cup investment scheme backlash
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is increasingly likely to secure a fourth and final term unopposed next year despite mounting criticism…
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UK threatens visa ban on Eritreans over migrant returns dispute
The United Kingdom has threatened to ban all Eritrean nationals from entering the country unless the East African nation’s government…
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Iran’s precision strikes cripple Gulf infrastructure, threaten global economy
Iran and its regional allies have launched at least 135 drone and missile attacks against 84 infrastructure sites across the…
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President Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s execution after backlash
US President Donald Trump has cancelled plans to livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan…
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US report links Kenyan officials to ‘mercenary’ recruitment of 1,000 men for Russia war
A newly released United States report has implicated Kenyan government officials in the alleged fraudulent recruitment of more than 1,000…
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MPs question AFC, Ford Foundation privileges over accountability concerns
Lawmakers have questioned proposed privileges and immunities for the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Ford Foundation, warning that the arrangements…
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Former German spy chief August Hanning arrested over alleged espionage, treason
Germany’s intelligence establishment has been rocked by a major espionage scandal after former Federal Intelligence Service (BND) chief August Hanning…
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Ruto warns ‘brokers’ as Sh2.2trillion Dangote refinery breaks ground in Lamu
President William Ruto has warned political and business interests against frustrating the planned Sh2.2 trillion Dangote oil refinery in Lamu,…
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