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CAF World Cup Qualifiers: African route to 2026 enters critical phase
Daily News Tanzania
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September 5, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: AS the CAF qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup resume, the landscape across the nine groups is beginning to take shape, with pivotal fixtures in early September likely to define the continent’s representation in North America....
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune calls for unifying vision for strong, influential Africa
Sahara Press Service
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Algiers, 4 September 2025 (SPS)- President Abdelmadjid Tebboune called on Thursday in Algiers, for a unifying vision for a strong and influential Africa, emphasizing Algeria's willingness to actively contribute to this ambitious vision. Chairing...
UN: 1,364 Children Recruited by Terrorists, Over 14,000 Schools Shut in W/Africa
City 105.1 FM
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September 4, 2025
The United Nations has raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian toll of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, revealing that at least 1,364 children were recruited by armed groups in 2024, while insecurity forced the closure of more than...
2026 WCQ Africa: Cape Verde on verge of reaching first World Cup
The Citizen (Nigeria)
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September 5, 2025
Cape Verde, an island nation off the west coast of Africa with a population of about 525,000, stayed on track for a first World Cup appearance by winning 2-0 in Mauritius on Thursday. Portugal-based Jovane Cabral scored after 22 minutes in the...
Morocco set to protect their perfect record as they host Niger
The Chronicle News Online
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September 5, 2025
Morocco will set out to protect the only 100% record left in the CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers when they renew hostilities with Niger at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah on Friday night. A 2-1 victory in the most recent edition of this fixture saw the...
Finance Minister, NLNG Discusses Gas Expansion Plans, Eyes 10 Billion SCF Production By 2030
Daily Independent
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September 4, 2025
1 Chidi Ugwu In a pivotal moment for Nigeria’s energy sector, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun engaged in strategic discussions with the management of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) in his office in Abuja...
The African Union must find its way
Morning Star
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AFRICAN UNION! Wherefore art thou African Union? One could be forgiven for wondering whether this vital union of African countries still exists. But the truth is that it has never been more important for this continent-wide body to be revitalised...
Algeria hosts 3rd intra-African trade fair, eyes 44 bln USD in deals
The Malaysian Star
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September 4, 2025
ALGIERS, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- The third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) opened Thursday in Algiers, capital of Algeria, with organizers expecting up to 44 billion U.S. dollars in trade and investment deals. Jointly organized by Afreximbank, the...
Group links dog, cat meat trade to diseases, wants ban across Africa
Premium Times
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September 4, 2025
The Coalition for Cruelty Free Africa (CFCFA) has intensified its campaign urging African governments, the African Union, and world leaders to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade, animal sacrifices, and all forms of animal cruelty. The group, in a...
Why we banned export of raw shea nut – Minister
Premium Times
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September 4, 2025
Despite producing nearly two-fifths of global shea nuts, Nigeria earns less than 1 per cent in the $6.5 billion market, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has said. Mr Kyari disclosed this while speaking at the...
Algiers’ Intra-African Trade Fair attracts over 35,000 visitors
Daily News Tanzania
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September 4, 2025
ALGIERS: HEADS of state, business people and investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across Africa and around the world are gathering in Algeria for the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025), which is expected to attract...
President Mahama demands high-quality works on Nsawam-Ofankor Highway
GhanaWeb
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September 3, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has directed Maripoma Enterprise Limited, the contractors working the Ofankor–Nsawam Road project, to use high-quality materials in the ongoing construction. He gave the directive during his working visit to the...
Indus Towers Africa Expansion Aims to Diversify Revenue and Capture Growth in Emerging Telecom Markets
TechTrendsKE
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September 4, 2025
Indus Towers, the Bharti Airtel-backed giant that dominates India’s tower infrastructure space, is preparing for its first major move abroad. The company has cleared plans to expand into Africa, starting with Nigeria, Uganda and Zambia — markets...
UN Raises Alarm As 1,364 Children Recruited By Terrorists, 14,000 Schools Shut In West Africa
Biz Watch Nigeria
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September 4, 2025
The United Nations has warned of the worsening humanitarian toll of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, revealing that more than 1,300 children were recruited by armed groups in 2024, while over 14,000 schools were forced to close due to...
Record solar panel imports in Africa: a lifeline for a continent where 600 million people lack electricity
Balkan Green Energy News
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September 4, 2025
As many as 570 million people in Africa still lack reliable access to electricity, which is almost half of the continent’s population. According to data from the Energy Progress Report, in 2022, 685 million people worldwide did not have access to...
From Campaign Promises To Tangible Deliverables: How Senator 313 Is Transforming Niger East
New Telegraph
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September 4, 2025
Senator Mohammed Sani Musa is known for many things. In his hometown, he is a philanthropist, a generous soul whose compassion lights up lives with every borehole drilled and scholarship granted. In Niger East, he is a transformative force,...
Atiku express grief over Niger boat mishap
Eagle Online
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September 4, 2025
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the boat accident that reportedly claimed at least 29 lives in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, extending his heartfelt sympathies to the families of the dead. The tragedy...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, July 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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September 4, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Africa Emerges as Global Epicentre of Terrorism, UN Warns: A Call for Urgent Action
Alexa.ng
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September 3, 2025
In a sobering declaration, the United Nations (UN) has identified Africa, particularly West Africa and the Sahel, as the new global epicentre of terrorism, surpassing the Middle East in both fatalities and the concentration of terror-affected...
Tinubu Govt Disowns N200,000 Gift To Teenager Who Won Global English Contest, Says It Was Minister’s Personal Token
Sahara Reporters
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President Bola Tinubu’s administration has said that the N200,000 award gifted to the winner of the TeenEagle global finals competition, Nafisah Abdullahi, was a personal gift from the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, not from the...