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Politics
Mali has passed a law allowing citizenship revocation for foreign allegiance, separatism, or terrorism financing, just two days after Burkina Faso restored the death penalty. The moves show a Sahel-wide shift toward stronger state control.
Others
JPMorgan secures CBN approval-in-principle to launch a Nigerian merchant bank after depositing $38 million, marking a major expansion for the US financial giant into locally regulated banking.
Others
Uganda has commissioned a $53 million Russian-backed heavy equipment repair center and new military installations, as President Museveni urges the army to master AI and automation for self-reliant defense production.
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South Sudan, Ethiopia and Rwanda top Africa's fastest-growing economies in 2026, driven by oil recovery, reforms and investment, outpacing global powers like Nigeria, China and the US per IMF data.
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Nick Reiner's legal team moves toward mediation after his lawyer agrees to fund his jail commissary account, pushing the $1.7 million trust fund dispute toward potential settlement.
Others
Atlanta rapper Shawty Dred faces federal indictment over a $42 million SNAP benefits fraud scheme, part of a nationwide crackdown that has led to charges against dozens and highlighted vulnerabilities in the food assistance program.
Others
The RealReal turned its TriBeCa book launch for 'Real Style' into a social experiment, inviting guests to trade clothing off their backs for new pieces, sparking conversation around consignment, personal style, and the joy of preloved...
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Major League Baseball prepares its flagship At Bat app for Apple's iPhone Duo, launching just before Game 1 of the World Series with a native dual-display experience.
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Jamie Lee Curtis accepts the inaugural Michele and Rob Reiner Champion for Change Award, framing the honor around love and service and reflecting on the Reiners lifelong activism for children and families
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The Welsh government has opened a consultation to ban traditional steel pylons, favoring underground cables and less intrusive infrastructure to protect Wales' communities.
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Commissioner Matt Storey confirms Cleveland Police remains unpaid the £2m promised nearly two months after a fatal A66 crash that killed seven people, including two officers.
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Business
Business
Ken Paxton's blind trust funneled $600000 into a company run by a convicted fraudster, undermining his 'tough on crime' image as he campaigns for U.S. Senate.
Others
Others
JPMorgan secures CBN approval-in-principle to launch a Nigerian merchant bank after depositing $38 million, marking a major expansion for the US financial giant into locally regulated banking.
Politics
Politics
Mali has passed a law allowing citizenship revocation for foreign allegiance, separatism, or terrorism financing, just two days after Burkina Faso restored the death penalty. The moves show a Sahel-wide shift toward stronger state control.
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News
Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, rejecting conditions tied to sanctions relief, frozen asset release, and a Middle East ceasefire amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
Business
Yango's 2026 Pan-African Fellowship concluded with a Pitch Day in Abidjan, where 24 technologists from six nations presented solutions to local challenges.
Others
Infrastructure sits at the heart of organisational confidence. This post breaks down how businesses can move beyond operational stability to build adaptive, future-ready foundations that sustain growth amid disruption.
Others
Kenya’s mobile-money dominance faces a pivotal moment as Kenswitch introduces a domestic card scheme, sparking debate on payment sovereignty, innovation, and the future of digital finance beyond M-Pesa.
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