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Cameroon’s promise and perils: A journey for African unity through beauty and bureaucracy
Graphic
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August 30, 2025
Travelling by road to Cameroon as an African is a journey that weaves together the vibrant soul of the country with the exasperating challenges that underscore the urgent need for visa-free travel across the continent. Cameroon, often called...
OPINION: From the Continent, For the Continent - Building homegrown instant payment systems to drive financial inclusion in Africa
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 30, 2025
Dr. Robert Ochola, CEO, AfricaNenda Foundation, delivering the opening speech at the Peer Learning Workshop Visit held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. PHOTO| COURTESY Audio By Vocalize By Dr. Robert Ochola and Premier Oiwoh Africa is...
Mali Chamber Of Mines President To Speak At African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Fousseni Togola, President of the Chamber of Mines of Mali, will participate as a speaker at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) - Africa's premier gathering for mining stakeholders. Togola will feature in the Unlocking...
The Maize Capital in Crisis: Safeguarding Ejura’s Agricultur...
Modern Ghana
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Ejura has long been recognized as the food basket of Ghana, particularly as a leading hub for maize production. For decades, its fertile lands and hardworking farmers have supplied maize not only to the Ashanti Region but to various parts of Ghana...
Ghana Faces Maritime Crossroads as Global Shipping Rules Tighten
News Ghana
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August 25, 2025
Ghana’s ports could lose ground to regional rivals unless the country acts swiftly to prepare for sweeping changes in global shipping regulations set to take effect by 2027. The International Maritime Organization plans to adopt binding emissions...
Togo: Faure Gnassingbé Urges Africa-Japan to Build Joint Industries at TICAD 9
Togo First
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(Togo First) - In Yokohama, where the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) opened on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, Togolese President of the Council Faure Gnassingbé urged Africa and Japan to redefine their economic...
NNPC Ltd. Commissions 113-Kilometer Segment of OB3 Gas Pipeline, Bolstering Nigeria’s Energy Infrastructure and Regional Integration
Alexa.ng
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August 25, 2025
ABUJA, Nigeria – August 25, 2025 – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced the commissioning of a 113-kilometer segment of the Obiafu–Obrikom–Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline, a critical milestone in Nigeria’s quest to...
Togo's National Assembly and Ministry of Health tackle substandard medicine
CNBC Africa
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August 21, 2025
The alarming proliferation of substandard medicines poses a grave threat to public health, with an estimated $30 billion in fake drug trades occurring worldwide, significantly impacting the African continent. Foulo Basse, President and CEO of the...
Togo’s Constitutional Endgame and the Streets That Pushed Back
International Policy Digest
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August 20, 2025
Togo has entered a period of acute political strain. Since early 2025, the country has been convulsed by controversial constitutional changes and a surge of dissent met with violent crackdowns. The confrontation has clarified a central fact of...
Spain monitors Moroccan energy megaproject in Africa
Atalayar
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August 23, 2025
The excellent synergies that exist between Spain and Morocco facilitate cooperation on energy and strategic matters. However, they also require constant monitoring of megaprojects such as the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline. Approved in 2016, Nigeria...
Togo Launches Work Experience Program for 1,200 Young People
Togo First
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(Togo First) - On August 16, the Togolese government launched the 2025 edition of the “Active Holidays in Companies” project in Lomé and several regional towns. The Ministry of Public Service Reform, Labour and Social Dialogue spearheads the...
Kosovo Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Explores Shifting Agricultural Landscapes Through Soil and Scent
ArchDaily
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August 21, 2025
Erzë Dinarama: Lulebora nuk çel më. Emerging Assemblages. Pavilion of the Republic of Kosovo at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale, 2025 . Image © Clelia Cadamuro Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...
Nigeria’s logistics dominance fades amid regional competition
Punch
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August 21, 2025
Nigeria, once West Africa’s dominant logistics hub, is losing ground to regional rivals like Togo, as poor infrastructure, high costs, and policy failures erode its trade competitiveness. While others modernise, Nigeria risks falling further...
Africa Intelligence Brief Comprehensive News Roundup For August 29, 2025
MENAFN
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) On August 29, 2025, Egypt widened an online crackdown with arrests of teen TikTok creators, underscoring a tightening grip on speech. Kenya reported a rise in inflation, highlighting price pressures across East Africa....
North Minneapolis training center teaches students in-demand skills for clean energy sector
Sahan Journal - Minnesota
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August 20, 2025
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Tinubu's administration reaffirms commitment to West African Energy Security
Alexa.ng
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August 20, 2025
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has restated President Bola Tinubu’s determination to strengthen energy security across the West African sub-region. Ekpo made this known during a meeting in Abuja with the outgoing...
WAPCOS Partners with AT2ER for 25 MWp Solar Power Project in Togo
PSU Connect Media
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August 19, 2025
New Delhi, August 2025. WAPCOS Limited, a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has partnered with AT2ER (Agence Togolaise d’Electrification Rurale et des Énergies Renouvelables) to develop a 25 MWp Solar Power Plant...
Investigation finds Irish charity clothes banks are shipping donations as far as Libya
Irish Mirror
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August 19, 2025
Second-hand clothes dumped in clothing banks and take-back schemes are not staying in Ireland, with items travelling across the globe and likely ending as landfill. Many well intentioned Irish people are discarding clothing in these banks,...
Togo is flexing its unrivaled maritime power
Independent (Uganda)
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August 12, 2025
Port of Lomé is drawing heightened interest from Washington and Moscow as both powers compete for influence in West Africa’s most strategically positioned gateway. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Port of Lomé, in the capital of Togo, is...
Dubai: Why You Need To Invest In A Designer Bag
MENAFN
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Once seen as just a stylish accessory, the designer handbag has evolved into a high-stakes investment, powering a booming collectors' market in Dubai. The region's first dedicated handbag auction house has already recorded...