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Dangote Partners With CNN to Take Africa’s Business Story to the World
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August 22, 2026 • 90 views

Dangote Partners With CNN to Take Africa’s Business Story to the World

Dangote Industries Limited has entered into a new multi-year partnership with CNN International Commercial aimed at putting African businesses, innovation and industrial development before a global audience. The partnership was announced on Monday, August 10, 2026, and will combine television programming, digital storytelling, branded content and international business events. The initiative is designed to present Africa as more than a continent of emerging markets, but as a growing force in global business and economic development. A major part of the agreement is Dangote Industries' sponsorship of Africa Inc., a new 30-minute programme on CNN International. The programme will be hosted by Nigerian journalist Adefemi Akinsanya and will focus on African companies that are competing, expanding and creating opportunities on the global stage.

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Djibouti: Meet the People and Story of One of Africa’s Country
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August 18, 2026 • 78 views

Djibouti: Meet the People and Story of One of Africa’s Country

Djibouti is located in the Horn of Africa, in the northeastern part of the continent. The country shares borders with Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and Somalia to the southeast. The country covers only about 23,200 square kilometers, making it one of Africa's smallest states

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ECOWAS Approves Nigeria-Morocco $25bn Gas Pipeline Project
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August 5, 2026 • 128 views

ECOWAS Approves Nigeria-Morocco $25bn Gas Pipeline Project

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project, marking a major milestone for one of Africa's most ambitious energy infrastructure initiatives. The approval came during the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government held in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where member states endorsed the project's legal and institutional framework by signing an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA). The move provides the political and legal backing needed to advance the next phase of the project.

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Pressure Mounts on Ghana President to Lead Africa’s Reparations Campaign
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Pressure Mounts on Ghana President to Lead Africa’s Reparations Campaign

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has been urged to lead a renewed continental push for reparations over transatlantic slavery and colonial exploitation. The call came from an international delegation of activists, scholars, and diaspora representatives, who believe Ghana is well positioned to champion the agenda at the African Union level. Advocates argue reparations should go beyond financial compensation to include formal apologies, debt relief, and structural reforms addressing the lasting impact of historical injustices.

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Dangote Refinery Takes Crude Oil from Ghana
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Dangote Refinery Takes Crude Oil from Ghana

Africa’s largest oil refinery, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has received crude oil from Ghana’s Sankofa oil field, signaling a notable shift in West Africa’s energy trade. The move reflects growing regional cooperation as the refinery sources feedstock from both local and foreign suppliers amid Nigeria’s production challenges. Analysts say the development highlights the interconnected nature of the region’s energy market and aligns with AfCFTA goals to boost intra-African trade and energy self-sufficiency.

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Tinubu Propose 2026 Federal Budget to National Assembly
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Tinubu Propose 2026 Federal Budget to National Assembly

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced a series of consultations with members of the National Assembly as part of preparations for the presentation of the 2026 federal budget. The engagement is aimed at aligning executive priorities with legislative expectations, strengthening collaboration, and ensuring that the proposed budget reflects national development goals. These discussions are expected to address key policy directions, fiscal priorities, and sectoral allocations ahead of the formal budget submission to lawmakers.

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THE TRILLION-DOLLAR RECKONING: MARK ZUCKERBERG, META, AND THE BILL AFRICA NEVER GOT TO SEND
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THE TRILLION-DOLLAR RECKONING: MARK ZUCKERBERG, META, AND THE BILL AFRICA NEVER GOT TO SEND

Meta faces a $1.4 trillion trial over allegations Facebook/Instagram were designed to addict children, following Cambridge Analytica, Myanmar, and Haugen's disclosures. While Australia, Britain, France, and Brazil have restricted youth access, no African government has acted despite Nigeria and Kenya leading global social media usage and Kenyan moderators suffering severe harm for minimal pay.

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WHY BUA'S $85 MILLION PORT HARCOURT EXPANSION MATTERS MORE THAN THE PRICE TAG SUGGESTS
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WHY BUA'S $85 MILLION PORT HARCOURT EXPANSION MATTERS MORE THAN THE PRICE TAG SUGGESTS

BUA Group is investing about $85 million to expand its Ports and Terminals facility in Port Harcourt, adding roughly 600 metres of new quay frontage and positioning the terminal to handle more than 2 million tonnes of imported raw materials a year. Chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu disclosed the figures during a visit to the Nigerian Ports Authority's Lagos headquarters in late July, where NPA managing director Dr Abubakar Dantsoho projected the expansion would drive 13 to 14 percent growth in cargo throughput once complete. On paper, that reads like a routine corporate infrastructure update. It isn't. To understand why, you have to understand what Nigeria's ports currently cost the country just to operate.

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