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Canal+ partners with Google to boost AI-driven video production

11 Mar 2026-12:35
AU warns military escalation

African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Monday warned that military escalation in the Persian Gulf threatens regional and global economic stability.

09 Mar 2026-23:05
CAR looks to Russia for energy aid

On Thursday, the leader of the Central African Republic expressed gratitude to Russia for its security support and requested President Vladimir Putin’s assistance in addressing the country’s severe energy challenges.

05 Mar 2026-20:15
Sudan declares end of cholera outbreak after 18 months

Sudan’s Ministry of Health has officially declared the country free of a cholera epidemic after an outbreak that lasted 18 months.

04 Mar 2026-16:31
China’s Chery to launch iCAUR EV brand in South Africa

Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co Ltd will launch its new iCAUR electric vehicle brand in South Africa in May, introducing the iCAUR V23 electric SUV as part of its global expansion strategy.

04 Mar 2026-09:45
Nigeria, AFC sign $1.3B alumina refinery deal

Nigeria has agreed to a $1.3 billion investment deal with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to construct an alumina refinery and fund nationwide mineral exploration, one of the country’s largest private-sector mining projects.

02 Mar 2026-12:05
Vodafone taps Amazon satellites to connect Europe and Africa

Vodafone (VOD.L) announced a deal with Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network, Amazon Leo, to connect its 4G and 5G mobile masts in hard-to-reach areas across Europe and Africa.

02 Mar 2026-11:15
Lions, bears taken from Moscow “home zoo”

Authorities in Moscow have seized several wild animals, including African lions, bears and a leopard, from a private property where they were allegedly kept in harsh and unsafe conditions.

02 Mar 2026-09:37
Telecom giant MTN announces a 2x rise in investment

MTN, Nigeria's largest telecom operator by subscribers, doubled its investment in the country to 1 trillion naira ($737 million) in 2025, aiming to expand network capacity and maintain its market dominance.

27 Feb 2026-18:41
Pope Leo to visit Africa for the first time in April

Pope Leo XIV will embark on a 10-day trip through Africa, visiting four countries in what is considered a significant journey for Catholics on the continent.

25 Feb 2026-21:49

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