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Sudan army denies HRW claims it bombed civilians

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Sudan army denies HRW claims it bombed civilians The Sudanese army yesterday denied “claims” contained in a Human Rights Watch’s report regarding the “targeting of civilians in Nyala”, capital of South Darfur State, in early February, describing the report as “incorrect and unrealistic”, Anadolu reported. Sudanese army spokesperson Nabil Abdullah described the “allegations” contained in the report […]

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JUST IN: Media personality DJ Bush Baby, real name Benjamin Owor, has passed away

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Media personality DJ Bush Baby, real name Benjamin Owor, has passed away Uganda’s entertainment industry is in mourning following the sudden death of celebrated disc jockey and media personality DJ Bush Baby. His body was discovered on Thursday morning inside his recording studio in Entebbe. According to initial reports, friends found him unresponsive after several

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Oando Deepens Upstream Investment With $375m Financing Deal

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Oando Deepens Upstream Investment With $375m Financing Deal LAGOS, Nigeria, June 5, 2025/ — Oando PLC (www.OandoPLC.com), Nigeria’s leading indigenous energy solutions company with primary and secondary listings on the Nigerian and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges, today announced the successful upsizing of its Reserve Based Lending (RBL2) facility to $375 million. The refinancing, led by the

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The Global Environment Facility (GEF) backs $8.7m initiative to unite African nations against extreme weather events in the Ubangi River Basin

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The Global Environment Facility (GEF) backs $8.7m initiative to unite African nations against extreme weather events in the Ubangi River Basin ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, June 5, 2025/ — Home to one of the largest tributaries of the Congo River, the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will benefit from

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Mining in Motion Summit Highlights Growing Support for Formalized Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Sector (ASM) Industry

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Mining in Motion Summit Highlights Growing Support for Formalized Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Sector (ASM) Industry ACCRA, Ghana, June 4, 2025/ — The second day of the Mining in Motion 2025 Summit highlighted global industry leaders advocating for greater formalization of the artisanal and small-scale mining sector (ASM). The event featured keynote presentations calling for

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ITFC ’s 2024 Annual Report Highlights Record Trade Support, Empowering OIC Economies and Expanding Global Impact

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ITFC ’s 2024 Annual Report Highlights Record Trade Support, Empowering OIC Economies and Expanding Global Impact JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 4, 2025/ — The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, is proud to announce the release of its 2024 Annual Report, titled “Reaching New Frontiers.”

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EAC Private Sector Pushes for Harmonized Tax Regime in 2025/26 Pre-Budget Talks

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EAC Private Sector Pushes for Harmonized Tax Regime in 2025/26 Pre-Budget Talks By Naome Namusoke/ KMA updates Arusha, Tanzania | June 3, 2025 — Leaders of the East African private sector are urging EAC Partner States to accelerate tax harmonization efforts, citing that unified fiscal policies are crucial for achieving a competitive and integrated East

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Renergen Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Ahead of Virginia Phase 2 Project Start

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Renergen Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Ahead of Virginia Phase 2 Project Start CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 4, 2025/ — Stefano Marani, CEO of gas producer Renergen, is set to discuss the company’s South African projects and investment pipeline at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies

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2025 Basketball Africa League Season: By the Numbers

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2025 Basketball Africa League Season: By the Numbers PRETORIA, South Africa, June 4, 2025/ — The 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com) Playoffs and Finals, which will be held at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa for the first time from Friday, June 6 – Saturday, June 14, will feature the top eight teams

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Levene Energy to Spotlight Nigeria’s Energy Diversification Prospects at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

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Levene Energy to Spotlight Nigeria’s Energy Diversification Prospects at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 4, 2025/ — Yinka Adelodun, Executive Director of the Gas and Power Division at Levene Energy Holdings, will speak at this year’s edition of African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies, highlighting Nigeria’s evolving energy landscape

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