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June 28, 2026
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South Africa Minus Africa Is Just ‘South’: Tim Akano’s Open Letter to President Ramaphosa

Pan-African institution builder and geopolitical risk analyst Tim Akano has written an open letter to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, urging him to take decisive action against xenophobic attacks...

June 24, 2026
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From Lagos to London: Irvine Partners CEO Rachel Irvine Sweeps Top Industry Honours in the UK and EMEA

Irvine Partners, the woman-led, African-born creative communications agency operating across Nigeria, has cemented its position as a disruptive force on the global stage following a landmark week of international...

June 23, 2026
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The Cost of Digital Mobs in Africa

Everyone talks of the power of social media. It is undeniable. Experts point out that while it holds incredible potential for good, it also has a dangerous capacity for...

African-Centric AI, Better Infrastructure Essential for Digital Growth – WATISE 4.0 Stakeholders Outline Path to AI Adoption, Financial Inclusion at WATISE 4.0

June 20, 2026
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WATISE 4.0 Panelists Urge African-Centric AI, Stronger Infrastructure and Telecom-Led Financial Inclusion

Industry leaders at the fourth edition of the West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit and Exhibition (WATISE 4.0) have called for increased investment in digital infrastructure, homegrown artificial intelligence (AI)...

May 21, 2026
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Beyond the Vibe: Bridging Africa’s Build Divide with Intelligent Infrastructure

Africa has always found its own way around barriers. When fixed-line banking proved too slow and too exclusionary, Kenya did not wait for the infrastructure to catch up. It...

YSMA joins TheMuseumsLab network, becoming the first Nigerian university art museum to host an international residency in 2026.

May 20, 2026
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Shyllon Museum Joins TheMuseumsLab Network, Set To Host Its First-Ever International Residency For Cultural Professionals In 2026

The Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA) is proud to announce its inclusion as a partner residency institution in the 2026 cohort of TheMuseumsLab, a leading initiative fostering collaboration,...

April 29, 2026
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INVITATION: MIIA 5th Free Online Media Training Series – May 2026

The Media Integrity Initiative Africa (MIIA) has announced its 5th Free Online Media Training Series for May 2026, inviting media and communication professionals across Nigeria and beyond to participate...

4 Nigerian Startups Join Google Accelerator Africa Cohort 10

April 21, 2026
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4 Nigerian Startups Selected to Join Milestone 10th Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Cohort

4 Nigerian technology startups – Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta, Termii – have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from an...

Djibouti Presidential Election: Leader Seeks Sixth Term

April 10, 2026
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Djibouti Holds Presidential Election as Guelleh Eyes Sixth Term

Djibouti went to the polls on Friday as voters participated in a presidential election widely expected to extend the long rule of incumbent Ismaïl Omar Guelleh. Guelleh, aged 78,...

April 8, 2026
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RHUCE Taps Into Africa’s $3B Creator Economy with New Monetisation Platform

RHUCE, a new social platform designed for African creatives, has officially launched today, introducing a new model for how creators across the continent can turn their skills, learning, and...