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Africa
Africa’s next wave of infrastructure investment will be led by energy, transport, and logistics, as governments and private investors shift read more Energy, transport to drive Africa’s infrastructure investment over the next decade
At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed after a joint Malian army and Russia's Africa Corps convoy was ambushed.
DPDaily Post
Africa
A senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), identified as Abu Hassan, has reportedly been killed during a failed attack on Cross Kauwa in Borno State. The development was disclosed in…
CTChannels TV
Africa
The summit is expected to consider critical issues affecting the region, including peace and security, democratic governance, economic integration, trade, infrastructure and sustainable development. The post VP Shettima, West African Leaders Meet In Sierra…
More Than One-Third Of Africa's Prison Population Held Without Trial –UN Report Globally, the report estimates that around 3.6 million people were held in pre-trial detention in 2024, up from roughly 3.3 million a…
NNairametrics
Africa
Africa's first Black billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, has seen his fortune shrink by $800 million since the start of 2026, underscoring the volatility in the wealth of some of the continent's richest individuals despite a…
CSComplete Sports
Africa
South Africa’s Dricus Du Plessis cruised to a dominant unanimous decision win over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC, in Oklahoma, USA, on Saturday night, NY Fights reports. The judges scored the five-round…
NNairametrics
Africa
Africa Prudential Plc reported a pre-tax profit of N2.41 billion for H1 2026, representing 21.68% YoY growth from N1.98 billion in H1 2025, supported by higher interest income and growth in revenue from contracts…