Africa: France-Nigeria Trade Hits .7 Billion As Tinubu Pushes for Jobs, Infrastructure Gains At Africa Summit

Africa: France-Nigeria Trade Hits $4.7 Billion As Tinubu Pushes for Jobs, Infrastructure Gains At Africa Summit

The president says growing trade and investment ties between Nigeria and France must now deliver concrete economic benefits, including jobs, industries, infrastructure and expanded private sector investment. President Bola Tinubu says the growing economic relationship between Nigeria and France must now translate into tangible development outcomes, as trade between both countries reached $4.7 billion in…

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Bahrain-led UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations | US-Israel war on Iran News

Bahrain-led UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations | US-Israel war on Iran News

A draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has gained 112 co-sponsors, according to diplomatic sources, underscoring the breadth of global concern over the closure of one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The resolution, tabled by Bahrain and the United States, seeks to protect…

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Local ticketless parking app gains traction

Local ticketless parking app gains traction

Admyt CEO Kfir Rusin. (Picture supplied) More South Africans are opting for ticketless parking methods at malls or commercial buildings, says Admyt, a Cape Town-headquartered digital parking platform. The company now has over 600 000 registered vehicles on its mobile and web-based platform. It says since inception in 2015, it has expanded its footprint across…

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Africa: Efforts to Eliminate Hepatitis Delivers Gains but More Action Needed to Meet 2030 Targets

Africa: Efforts to Eliminate Hepatitis Delivers Gains but More Action Needed to Meet 2030 Targets

Global efforts to combat viral hepatitis are delivering measurable progress in reducing infections and deaths, but the disease remains a major global health challenge, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report released today at the World Hepatitis Summit. Viral hepatitis B and C – the two infections responsible for 95% of hepatitis-related deaths…

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Africa: France-Nigeria Trade Hits .7 Billion As Tinubu Pushes for Jobs, Infrastructure Gains At Africa Summit

Africa Faces Mounting Risks Just As Growth Gains Take Hold

Washington DC — Sub-Saharan Africa’s economies entered 2026 with significant momentum. The region had notched its fastest growth rate in 10 years–4.5 percent in 2025–buoyed by reduced macroeconomic imbalances, rising investment levels, and a generally supportive external environment. Countries such as Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, and Rwanda led the charge, with growth exceeding 6 percent….

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Africa: France-Nigeria Trade Hits .7 Billion As Tinubu Pushes for Jobs, Infrastructure Gains At Africa Summit

Africa: Addis Ababa At Heart of Africa’s Digital Future As ASMIS 2026 Gains Momentum

Addis Ababa — Addis Ababa is fast emerging as a focal point for Africa’s digital transformation, as momentum builds toward the highly anticipated African Social Media Influencers Summit 2026. A high-level stakeholders’ consultative meeting has set a bold and strategic tone for the summit, positioning Ethiopia’s capital as a key platform for amplifying Africa’s voice…

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