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Africa: Responsible Mining and Power As a Catalyst for the Acceleration of West Africa’s Sustainable Development

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West Africa stands at a defining moment in its development journey. The region is richly endowed with mineral resources, a youthful population, and growing industrial ambition. At the same time, it faces rising energy demand, climate vulnerability, infrastructure deficits, and increasing expectations for inclusive growth. In this context, responsible mining and sustainable power development are…

Iran announces ‘end of military operations’ against Israel, but warns Lebanon strikes could trigger escalation

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Iran’s military has ceased strikes against Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told CNBC on Monday, but Tehran warned it would resume hostilities if the IDF continues operations in Lebanon. Iran and Israel traded strikes on Sunday night for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed in April. The Islamic Republic fired missiles towards…

How AI agents could rewrite the rules of South African banking

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Chipo Mushwana, Nedbank’s executive for payments and technology AI agents are already initiating financial transactions on behalf of people, and South African banks were not built for that. That was the central warning at Nedbank’s Innovation Day in Johannesburg last week, where banking and technology leaders said the industry’s biggest blind spot is not AI…

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Africa: Futility of United States of Nigeria – The Need to Go Beyond United States of America and United States of Africa

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There are speculations that the name, Nigeria, has the likelihood to be changed to ‘United States of Nigeria’ by end of December 2026, that is, under the current political dispensation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PMB) has reportedly denied any intention to send a draft bill to that effect to the National Assembly. However, Vie Internationale…

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Africa: Senegal Have the Quality to Go Far At the FIFA World Cup 2026

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Senegal head to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of Africa’s strongest contenders, with the Lions of Teranga aiming to build on a proud recent history at the global finals. The West Africans have become one of the continent’s most consistent teams over the last two decades, reaching the World Cup quarter-finals on debut…

Iranians gather in Tehran after launching strikes on Israel

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Iranians feel ‘sense of pride’ after launching strikes on Israel 01:11 UP NEXT Israel strikes Iranian military targets hours after Tehran launched its own attacks 08:11 Israeli military says Iran targeting country with missiles for first time since…

End of the road for e-tolls

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Cabinet has approved the closure of e-tolls. Cabinet has approved the South African National Roads Agency’s (Sanral’s) plan to shut down the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), commonly known as e-tolls. The move will also result in writing off debt owed by road users who did not pay e-tolls, said minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo…

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Africa: Abba Mallum – the Nigerian Oncologist Helping to Fight Cancer in KZN and Across Africa

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Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering PhD in radiotherapy and oncology. In Borno State, Nigeria, soon after graduating from medical school Dr Abba Mallum treated a young patient whose sad plight would…

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Africa: FIFA World Cup – Why an African Nation Could Lift the 2026 Trophy

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The Léopards, DR Congo’s national football team, endured a painful campaign at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in West Germany. Their Yugoslav coach, Blagoje Vidinić, had earned praise for leading the squad to victory at the 1974 Africa Cup of Nations. ALSO READ: What to know about FIFA’s 2026 World Cup music project However, he…

Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?

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About 2,300 North Korean soldiers have died fighting for Russia against Ukraine, according to a BBC investigation. Pyongyang is also accused of supplying ammunition for Russia’s war effort in exchange for oil and aid, a development that has alarmed Washington and its allies, and quietly rattled China.