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Botswana is betting on the desert sun: $100 million opens the door to exporting electricity to Africa.

Amina Hassan believes Botswana is taking a strategic step towards strengthening its energy security and consolidating its position in the African electricity market, after successfully securing…

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Libya releases leader of armed group in Niger after a year of detention

Ahmed Salem - An armed group in Niger, loyal to ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, announced on Monday the release of its leader who had been...

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Arab Contractors signs contract to rehabilitate and develop a road in Zambia

Written by Omnia Hassan: Engineer Ahmed El-Assar, Chairman of the Arab Contractors Company, and Mr. Nelson Shoma, Director of the Roads Development Agency in Zambia, signed…

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Business Africa

The Governor of the Central Bank of West African States praises the performance of Burkina Faso's economy.

Ahmed Salem received the President of Burkina Faso, Brigadier General Ibrahim Traoré, on Monday morning, along with the Governor of the Central Bank of West African States. The meeting provided an opportunity…

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South Sudan announces December 22 as the date for general elections

Ahmed Salem - The National Elections Commission (NEC) announced on Monday that the general elections in South Sudan will be held on December 22, 2026…

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The Senegalese parliament is holding a public session to discuss a proposed constitutional review.

Ahmed Salem reports that the Senegalese parliament will hold a public session on June 29 to discuss a proposed law concerning constitutional revisions, according to a statement…

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South Sudan: Foundation stone laid for Murta School in Central Equatoria to train personnel with support of 100 million pounds

Ahmed Salem, the governor of Central Equatoria State in South Sudan, laid the foundation stone on Sunday for the construction of the Murta School for Development…

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Spiro CEO: Nigeria has lithium reserves that qualify it for export

Ahmed Salem quoted Koushik Burman, CEO of Spiro's mobility division, as saying that Nigeria's vast lithium reserves represent an opportunity…

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For the first time in Somalia, a woman leads the parliament.

Ahmed Salem - The First Deputy Speaker of the Somali Federal Parliament, Saadia Yassin Haji Samatar, has assumed the duties of Speaker of the House of Representatives…

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Accidents

Burkina Faso: Nursing student killed in traffic accident shortly before graduation

Ahmed Salem reported that a horrific traffic accident occurred in the city of Koudougou, Burkina Faso, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The accident claimed the life of Rose Yunlewidraogo…

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