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Trump and Xi prepare for high-stakes talks spanning Iran, trade, nuclear security and AIÂ
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are set for a...
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Dangote moves ahead with plans for $17bn Kenya refinery to reshape East Africa’s energy market
Aliko Dangote is advancing plans to build a massive...
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Cevital launches $600m sugar beet project as Algeria pushes food security drive
Issad Rebrab’s conglomerate Cevital has launched a $600 million...
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Dangote prepares $10bn cement empire for potential London market debut
Aliko Dangote is positioning his cement business for a...
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Kenya joins Africa’s oil producers with first output milestone of 20,000 bpd
Kenya has officially entered the ranks of Africa’s oil-producing nations after recording its first commercial crude output of 20,000 barrels per day, marking a...
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Mozambique eyes mining boom with 15% stake push and export ban strategy
Mozambique is positioning itself to capture greater value from its mineral resources by introducing a 15% mandatory state stake in major mining projects and...
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Samsung crosses $1 trillion valuation as AI boom fuels historic stock rally
Samsung Electronics has surpassed a $1 trillion market valuation for the first time, driven by a powerful rally in semiconductor stocks linked to surging...
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Taiwan asserts right to global engagement after Africa visitÂ
Lai Ching-te has reaffirmed Taiwan’s right to conduct official visits with its diplomatic partners following a high-profile trip to Eswatini, the island’s only remaining...
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Oil pares gains as U.S. signals partial reopening of Hormuz shipping route
Global oil prices eased after earlier gains as the United States said two merchant vessels had successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears...
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US leads Africa’s largest military drill with 5,000 troops from over 40 nations
The United States has launched its largest annual military exercise in Africa, bringing together more than 5,000 troops from over 40 countries in a...
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