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FGM
News

African courts are breaking culture of silence on female genital mutilation

More African courts are joining the fight against female genital mutilation, playing a bigger role in efforts to challenge a practice long shielded by silence and... Read more.
Car manufacturers
Business, News

Africa accelerates electric vehicles growth through regulation

From South Africa’s industrial incentives to Kenya’s green number plates, a number of African governments are moving beyond pilot projects to implement comprehensive... Read more.
African firms outperform foreigners in promoting women
Business

African firms outperform foreigners in promoting women to leadership posts

Small, Africa-based private capital firms are placing more women in senior decision-making roles than larger, foreign ones, a new report shows. The Gender Diversity... Read more.
Angola's oil sector lures investors
Business

Angola is becoming a magnet for independent oil investors

Angola is consistently recasting itself as the place global energy investors, especially in oil and gas, turn to for long-term, lower-risk bets. TotalEnergies reinforced... Read more.
US, Iran tensions
Politics

Trump ‘hopeful’ of deal amid military posturing, Iran open to ‘fair and just’ talks

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he hopes Washington and Tehran can reach an agreement, responding to warnings from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah... Read more.
Business

Smartphone upgrades surge across Africa as consumers go for tech-savvy devices

Africa’s mobile phone market is experiencing a surge as consumers in the continent’s biggest cities are increasingly opting for higher-spec devices previously... Read more.