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Zimbabwe halts all raw mineral and lithium exports to curb malpractices
The Zimbabwean government has announced an immediate and indefinite suspension of all raw mineral and lithium concentrate exports, citing widespread "malpractices and leakages" within the mining sector. The directive, issued…
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USAfrica: Anambra State honours its heritage icons (Ojukwus), business titans (Ibetos) on Dec 16; Chimamanda, Mikel Obi, Chido Nwangwu get Ambassador of Excellence award
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Why U.S President Obama must not reduce resources to Africa from the war on AIDS. By HE Festus Mogae
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OPay adds University of Calabar to N1.2 billion scholarship programme
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South Africa secures $1.5 billion World Bank loan
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Morocco moves to revise trade deal with Turkey
Morocco is set to undertake a comprehensive reassessment of its 2004 trade agreement with Turkey in response to a significant…
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Trump to extend TikTok divestment deadline again amid ongoing negotiations
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The Nigerian naira has come under renewed pressure, weakening to a range of ₦2,135–₦2,150 against the British pound sterling, which…