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Thales to Build Nigeria Satellite with Broad African Communications Footprint

September 30, 2026

Nigeria is adding a new geostationary communications satellite to its space infrastructure, with Thales Alenia Space contracted to build NigComSat-2A to deliver broadband, broadcasting and other communications services across a large part

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Uganda Backs Disputed Tooro Succession as Kijanangoma Takes Throne

September 30, 2026

Uganda’s government has backed the installation of Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new king of the Tooro Kingdom, reinforcing a succession process challenged by the family of the late monarch, Prime Business

Africa·Finance & Economy·News·Top Stories

Ghana Orders Mandatory Local Refining of Gold Doré Before Export From September 1

Ghana will require Self-Financing Aggregators (SFAs) to refine gold doré locally before it can be exported from Sept. 1, the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) said, in a move aimed at increasing domestic value addition in the country’s gold industry, Prime Business Africa

August 27, 2026

Africa·News·Top Stories

Ghana rejects MTN’s $1.8 Million Offer for South Africa Attack Victims

Ghana has rejected a 20 million cedi ($1.8 million) donation offered by MTN Ghana to support citizens affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying it has made adequate financial provisions for their evacuation and Reintegration, Prime Business Africa reports.

August 26, 2026

Africa·News·Top Stories

Kenya’s Ruto to Unveil New Police Uniform at Passing-Out Parade

Kenyan President William Ruto is expected to unveil a new police uniform on Friday, August 28, 2026 during a passing-out parade at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, as the government moves to replace the current attire worn by

August 26, 2026

Africa·FEATURES·Politics

Could There Be More to Tanzania Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi’s Resignation?

Emmanuel Nchimbi’s resignation as Tanzania’s vice-president has raised questions about the political tensions surrounding President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration, coming less than a year after he took office and weeks after he publicly urged Tanzanians to push for a new constitution.

August 26, 2026

News·Top Stories·World News

U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide for Stricter Screening

The United States has paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide to allow consular officers to undergo what the State Department described as “in-depth training”, as the Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of applicants seeking permanent residence. Applicants who had already scheduled interviews at

August 26, 2026

Trump Criticises Ramaphosa’s Land Policy, Threatens To Cut Off Funding To South Africa

Africa·News·Security·Top Stories

Ramaphosa Vows Arrests Over Violence Against Immigrants

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to arrest and prosecute those responsible for instigating or carrying out violence against immigrants, saying authorities are gathering evidence and that “there will be arrests”. Ramaphosa made the pledge during a question-and-answer session in parliament

August 26, 2026

News·Nigeria·Oil & Gas·Top Stories

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Gantry Price to ₦1,200 Per Litre

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, by ₦15 per litre to ₦1,200, effective Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Prime Business Africa reports. The latest adjustment was communicated to customers by

August 26, 2026

Entertainment·Top Stories·World News

Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the legendary country music singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist whose career spanned more than six decades, has died at the age of 80, her family announced on Tuesday. Parton died in Nashville, Tennessee, according to a statement from her

August 25, 2026

Canada Move To Shutdown TikTok Business Operations

Brazil Hits TikTok with $30 Million Data-Protection Fine

Brazil has fined ByteDance, the Chinese owner of short-video platform TikTok, 153.7 million reais ($29.9 million) for violations involving the processing and protection of personal data belonging to children and teenagers. The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) said the penalty followed an

August 25, 2026

Africa·News·Politics·Top Stories

Tanzania Vice-President Nchimbi Resigns, Announces Retirement From Politics

Tanzanian Vice-President Emmanuel John Nchimbi has resigned from office and announced his retirement from politics and public service, bringing his brief tenure in the country’s second-highest office to an end. Nchimbi said his resignation would take effect on Sept. 4, according to

August 25, 2026

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India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement to Take Effect on Oct. 20

India and New Zealand’s free trade agreement (FTA) will take

UBA Opens Subscription Channel for Dangote Refinery IPO, Invites Investors to Participate

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has

Top 5 Best-Performing Industrial Goods Stocks In Q1 2026

Shareholders in Nigeria’s industrial goods sector recorded massive returns in

Naira Weakens Against Dollar, Gains On Pound, Euro In Official Market

On Thursday, the official foreign exchange (FX) rate for the

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News - Page 20

Thales to Build Nigeria Satellite with Broad African Communications Footprint

Uganda Backs Disputed Tooro Succession as Kijanangoma Takes Throne

Ghana Orders Mandatory Local Refining of Gold Doré Before Export From September 1

Ghana rejects MTN’s $1.8 Million Offer for South Africa Attack Victims

Kenya’s Ruto to Unveil New Police Uniform at Passing-Out Parade

Could There Be More to Tanzania Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi’s Resignation?

U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide for Stricter Screening

Ramaphosa Vows Arrests Over Violence Against Immigrants

Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Gantry Price to ₦1,200 Per Litre

Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80

Brazil Hits TikTok with $30 Million Data-Protection Fine

Tanzania Vice-President Nchimbi Resigns, Announces Retirement From Politics

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