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Prateek Suri Named Among Gulf Business Top 50 Leaders
Maser Group CEO Prateek Suri has been honored as one of the top 50 business leaders in the Gulf for his role in fostering economic growth between Africa and the Middle East.
UN Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Cost African Economies $3.6 Billion
The UNDP warns that the ongoing Ebola crisis in the DR Congo could push nearly one million people into poverty and cost African economies up to $3.6 billion.
Dangote Refinery and Congo’s National Oil Firm Discuss Energy Partnership
SNPC and Dangote Refinery are in talks to form a strategic partnership aimed at boosting regional energy security and refining capacity across Africa.
Five African Players Contend for FIFA Best Young Player at 2026 World Cup
Five African football prospects have been named among the top candidates for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Best Young Player award following their impressive tournament performances.
Five Nations in Africa Rank Among Largest Debtors to IMF
New IMF data reveals five African countries are among the ten largest borrowers globally, while Nigeria remains outside the top list despite its own escalating debt obligations.
African Nations Achieve Unprecedented Success at 2026 World Cup
African teams have reached a record-breaking nine spots in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, marking a historic achievement for the continent.
Experts Urge Fintech Sector to Shift Toward Institutional Stability and Better Governance
Financial experts at the Africa Technology Expo argue that fintechs must move beyond their startup roots and adopt institutional-grade governance to secure long-term investment.
Central African Republic announces cholera epidemic following 24 fatalities
The Central African Republic reports a cholera outbreak with 24 fatalities and 197 cases confirmed in districts near Bangui.
African Nations Advancing to the 2026 World Cup Knockout Stage
Six African teams have successfully advanced to the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, with Ghana and Cape Verde being the most recent to qualify.
IATA Executive Highlights Barriers to African Aviation Growth
IATA executive Kamil Al-Awadhi warns that ignored bilateral agreements, excessive taxes, and poor policy coordination are severely limiting the growth of the African aviation industry.