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Africa Tightens Ai and Data Regulations As Stablecoin Adoption Grows in Finance Sector

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Nairobi — As banks, financial institutions, telecommunications firms and payment service providers (PSPs) increasingly adopt stablecoins as core infrastructure for treasury management and cross-border payments, regulatory defensibility is emerging as a critical priority. A new report indicates that this shift is accelerating a broader transition in Africa’s digital economy–from basic data protection frameworks to active,…

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Africa: Niger-Benin – a Narrow Window for Diplomatic Reset

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The political transition in Cotonou opens a window for regional de-escalation that the African Union should seize. Romuald Wadagni’s election as Benin’s president on 12 April may prove to be more than a routine domestic transition. It could reopen dialogue between Niger and Benin and help ease wider regional tensions. The African Union (AU) remains…

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Africa: Unicef Executive Director Catherine Russell’s Remarks At the Humanitarian Dialogue – Humanitarian Priorities for Children in 2026

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New York — As delivered “Ambassador Clase, thank you so much for having me today. I really appreciate it. “Let me start by saying what you all know. Across the globe, children are facing record levels of violence, displacement, and deprivation. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn “In 2024 alone, the…

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Africa: Prime Minister Abiy Pledges Ethiopia’s Commitment to Sharing Ai Experience Across Africa

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Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to sharing its artificial intelligence (AI) experience across Africa and strengthening continental partnerships to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape. The premier made the remark following his meeting with Director General of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Jean Kaseya, earlier today….

Africa pushes for urgent overhaul of UN loss and damage mechanism

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INFOGRAPHIC/EYEWITNESS MEDIA GROUP. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] African climate stakeholders have called for urgent reforms to the UN’s Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), warning that current global responses to climate impacts are “grossly inadequate.” Speaking at the 5th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe, Malawi, the Pan African Climate…

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Africa: Meet Director Peacock the Creative Mind Behind Africa First Ever and Most Talked-About Roll Out Video

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In today’s attention economy, talent alone is rarely enough. Visibility is what counts and Director Peacock understands that better than most. When the concept of a talent hunt landed on his desk, Director Peacock didn’t just direct a campaign. He architected a movement. The result is what many are already calling one of the most…

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East Africa: EAC Kicks Off High-Level Talks to Shape Future of Agriculture in East Africa

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Dar es Salaam — The East African Community (EAC), in collaboration with AGRA, has officially launched a high-level regional validation meeting for the Draft Regional Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan (RASIP 2026-2035) in Dar es Salaam, marking a significant step toward transforming agriculture and food systems across East Africa. The three-day meeting, running from April 21…

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Africa: Minister Ogwang Rallies East Africa to Deliver Historic Afcon 2027

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The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has called for full commitment from East African governments and football stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. He described the AFCON 2027 that will be co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania as a defining moment for the region. Ogwang made the…

Africa: All of Africa Today – April 23, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Justice and Freedom in Equatorial Guinea Pope Leo XIV continued his African tour with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea. He addressed a Mass that drew some 100,000 people, including Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the country’s leader and the world’s long-serving president. Leo, who is on an 11-day tour of Africa,…

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Africa: From Resolution to Reality – Delivering Water and Sanitation for ‘The Africa We Want’

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — When Africa’s Heads of State and Government gathered in Addis Ababa on 14 February 2026 for the African Union’s 39th Ordinary Session, they did more than adopt another resolution. They made a choice: to place at the centre of the agenda the most fundamental, life-sustaining and strategic resource our continent possesses:…