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Civic space demand holds strong across Africa as freedom of speech declines, Afrobarometer report shows
Only 13 of 38 countries have majorities who feel completely free to say what they think, with perceived media freedom falling in 20 ...
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Africa’s economy to grow 4.2% in 2026 amid global turbulence, says AfDB’s African Economic Outlook
Continent faces 1.3 trillion annual financing gap for SDGs but could unlock 1.43 trillion through reforms, report finds. Africa’s economies are projected to ...
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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development reports major progress on African road projects as Nigeria, Togo, Madagascar near completion milestones
Sokodé-Bassar road hits 92% completion, Madagascar project reaches 80%, and Nigeria’s Minna-Bida road advances to 45%. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) ...
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Nigeria’s healthy diet cost rises to ₦1,513 per day in February 2026 – NBS
Cost of Healthy Diet Increases Month-on-Month Nigeria’s National Average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) per adult per day rose to ₦1,513 in ...
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Africa Forward Summit closes in Nairobi with over 30 leaders backing new France-Africa partnership framework
The Nairobi Declaration prioritises parity, mutual respect, and co-investment as EUR 23 billion in deals are announced across key sectors. The Africa Forward ...
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FirstHoldCo reports ₦3.4 trillion gross earnings in 2025, takes ₦826 billion impairment hit to strengthen balance sheet
Profit before tax falls 70.5% to ₦235 billion as Group prioritises balance sheet clean-up, but Q1 2026 shows strong rebound with PBT up ...
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US expands agricultural trade financing for Nigeria through USDA’s GSM-102 export credit program
US Strengthens Agricultural Trade Ties with Nigeria The United States has expanded support for agricultural trade with Nigeria through the U.S. Department of ...
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BFA Global Study uncovers practical strategies for driving sustainable growth in women’s incomes
BFA Global has released new findings from its Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Opportunity Leads Umbrella Program, identifying five critical, interconnected domains that drive ...
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Kenya and France forge future-ready innovation partnership ahead of Africa Forward Summit 2026
Kenya and France have signalled a new wave of high-impact strategic partnerships across Africa, as preparations intensify for the Africa Forward Summit (AFS) 2026, following ...
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Middle East crisis threatens to cut Africa’s economic growth by 0.2% in 2026
The crisis in the Middle East is impacting global economies, with growth in African countries forecast to decline by up to 0.2 percent. ...
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UAE strengthens supply chains as Nigeria’s trade expansion reinforces need for resilient logistics
By Oti Egwu As Nigeria continues to expand its trade footprint, the need for more resilient and efficient global supply chains has become ...
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Global Citizen Solutions launches its Global Atlas of Risk and Readiness 2026
Sub1: Mauritius ranks 53rd globally — Africa’s highest-placed economy — as new index reveals governance and policy consistency as the continent’s most powerful ...



















