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Ambassador Zokey Ahad presents credentials to President of Comoros
United News of Bangladesh
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Dr Zokey Ahad, non-resident Ambassador of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh to the Union of Comoros, presented his credentials to Azali nAssoumani, the President of the Union of Comoros at a ceremony at the State House, Moroni on Tuesday. Dr...
Comorian woman says justice minister among men who raped her for years
Modern Ghana
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A young Comorian woman, Raanti A, has spoken to RFI about multiple rapes she alleges she was subjected to by a man she is related to, who she says also invited several other men to sexually abuse her – one of whom she claims is the Comorian...
Power supply fairly stable, we are even exporting — Energy Minister
Modern Ghana
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Ghana’s energy sector is enjoying relative stability, with surplus power now being exported to neighbouring countries, Minister of Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor has announced. He said government remains focused on achieving...
Semifinal lineup complete at CAF Women’s Champions League
The Namibian
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August 27, 2025
The semifinal lineup at the CAF Women’s Champions League | Cosafa Qualifiers is complete after the final matches were played in Groups B and C at the AW Muller Stadium in Johannesburg on Wednesday. Two-time winners Mamelodi Sundowns took top spot...
“Africa Must Control Its Capital, Not Just Its Borders”
Liberian Observer
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Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has delivered a powerful keynote at the opening of the 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in Algiers, Algeria, calling on...
Lavish ‘Grand Mariage’ weddings celebrate Comoros tradition, society
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 24, 2025
It is wedding season in the Comoros, when the diaspora returns to the tiny Indian Ocean islands for days-long celebrations that mark an essential rite of passage, the “Grand Mariage”. The elaborate, tradition-infused ceremonies — which can be held...
Power supply stable, surplus being exported -Energy Minister
MyJoyOnline
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September 5, 2025
Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says Ghana's power supply system is now stable, with surplus energy being exported. At a press briefing during the 7th Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Regional...
Worries mount for businesses as Bangladesh nears LDC graduation
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Bangladesh is poised to graduate from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, marking a significant milestone in its development journey. As per media reports, the interim government has also reaffirmed that the country’s...
Record 10 teams for CAF Women’s Champions League
The Namibian
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August 21, 2025
The 2025 edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League | Cosafa Qualifiers, staged from August 22–31 at Johannesburg’s UJ AW Muller Stadium, promises the biggest and most competitive tournament in its short history. A record 10 teams from across...
Continental business women join forces to boost intra-trade
The Standard
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African women in business have launched a Continental Network for Women’s Business Associations in Africa (CONWOBAA), a lobby that is aimed at promoting intra-African trade. The network which is facilitated by the International Trade Centre (ITC)...
Herentals Queens gun for gold at Caf Women’s Champions League
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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HERENTALS Queens HERENTALS Queens is gunning for gold in the Caf Women’s Champions League Qualifiers, set to kick off in Johannesburg, South Africa, tomorrow. The Zimbabwean champions, affectionately known as Vagoni Vebasa, were drawn in Group C...
Bridging the gap between teeming youth and skills deficit
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 19, 2025
Africa is a continent of contradictions, sitting between a growing young population, an army of unemployed youths and skill deficits to sustainably power its economy. Stakeholders reckon that the solution lies in connecting those dots, though with...
Kenya’s Laura Akunga Joins Top Leadership of Africa’s Women Business Network
Switch TV
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August 19, 2025
Johannesburg, South Africa – A Kenyan entrepreneur has been elected to one of the highest leadership positions in a continental body representing women-led business associations across Africa. Laura Akunga Mwenje, founder and chief executive of...
AnalysisHouthis' bid for Hezbollah’s throne put to the test a year after Nasrallah's killing
The National News
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For at least 10 years, Abdul-Malik Al Houthi had an idol. In speeches, his attire and mannerisms, he mimicked Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The relationship between the two went beyond mutual respect and shared Iranian backing. The Houthi...
Meet the NGOs striving to save the last forests of the Comoros
Modern Ghana
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On the most mountainous and densely populated island in the Comoros, only the most remote forests have escaped decades of deforestation – ravages which several NGOs are now trying to repair. Strips of bare land scar the lush and green...
Chad snatch stoppage-time draw with Ghana
Ghanaian Times
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September 5, 2025
Ghana were pegged back late by Chad but stayed top of Group I after a 1–1 draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match in N’Djamena yesterday, setting up a high-stakes home meeting with Mali later on Monday. Jordan Ayew’s 17th-minute strike...
Kenyan basketball teams shift focus to Youth Olympics, Commonwealth Games
Star
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National junior basketball teams will seek to bridge the gap between them and the elites as they shift focus to the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics and Commonwealth Games. The men's and women's teams finished third at the FIBA Africa Youth Nations...
Moulay El Hassan visits the stadiums for the 2030 World Cup
Atalayar
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September 5, 2025
Morocco is making steady progress in the construction of stadiums for the 2030 World Cup, which it is co-hosting with Spain and Portugal. In line with the deadlines set by FIFA, Morocco has completed more than 70% of the minimum required...
Before telling scare stories about migrants, the UK far right should look in the mirror
The National News
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Rupert Lowe was elected last year to be a Member of Parliament for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party representing Great Yarmouth. He has been suspended from Reform after a row but remains an independent MP. Mr Lowe recently posted on X a picture of a...
Herentals Queens FC bolster squad ahead of Women CAF Champions League Qualifiers
New Zimbabwe
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August 10, 2025
By Sports Reporter REIGNING Zimbabwe Women Super League champions Herentals Queens Football Club has bolstered its squad with new signings ahead of the Women’s Club CAF Champions League Qualifiers Southern Region. The tournament is scheduled to...