Category: African Business
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Meta Threatens to Pull Out of Nigeria Over $290 Million Fine
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing serious regulatory heat in Nigeria. The West African nation has imposed a hefty $290 million fine on the tech giant, accusing it of violating local laws related to digital operations and user data. In response, Meta has described the fine as “unrealistic” and…
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2025 West Africa Logistics Conference (WALC) will be hosted in Liberia for the first time
The 2025 West Africa Logistics Conference (WALC) will be hosted in Liberia for the first time. “I am thrilled to announce this significant milestone in ongoing efforts to strengthen regional collaboration and logistics capabilities across West Africa,” Air Force Brigadier General George “Dutch” Dietrich, Director of Logistics at U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), announced. Dietrich said…
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Kehinde Wiley Redefines African Leadership in ‘A Maze of Power’
American artist Kehinde Wiley unveiled a series of large-format portraits of African leaders in Morocco earlier this month, building on his now famous 2018 portrait of former U.S. President Barack Obama sitting casually amid a wild cascade of leaves and flowers. His exhibition, entitled “A Maze of Power,” opened at the Mohammed VI Museum of…
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Ex-Tunisian PM jailed for 34 Years
Former Tunisian Prime Minister Ali Larayedh has been sentenced to 34 years in prison, accused of facilitating jihadist travel to Syria. A leading figure of the Islamist Ennahda party, Larayedh served as PM from 2013 to 2014. Both he and his party deny any links to terrorism. The verdict comes amid a sweeping crackdown on…
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🇬🇭 Growing Ghana’s Creative Industry: Learning from the Nigerian Playbook
Over the past decade, Nigeria’s creative industry has evolved into a global powerhouse, especially in the music and film sectors. From Grammy-nominated Afrobeats stars to Nollywood films on global streaming platforms, Nigeria’s cultural exports have captivated the world. Their success is no accident—it is the result of a deliberate, structured approach to building a creative…
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Thousands of people rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ougadougou, on Wednesday in support of transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
With placards in hand and whistles blowing, they were angry over remarks made by the head of United States’ military in Africa, General Michaël Langley. Earlier this month, he accused Traoré of using the country’s mining resources to benefit the junta instead of the people. Burkinabé musician, Ocibi Joan, who came to the protest said…
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🇪🇹 Ethiopia: Boeing Opens Africa Office in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Boeing Co. has opened a new regional office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Africa’s fast-growing aviation sector. The office, which will serve as the company’s regional administrative hub, strengthens Boeing’s 75-year presence on the continent and positions it closer to a market expected to expand significantly in the…
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Ghana’s Central Bank to Regulate Crypto by September 2025
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BOG), Johnson Asiama, announced that the central bank plans to begin regulating cryptocurrency and related platforms by the end of September 2025, pending the passage of the Virtual Asset Providers Act. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Asiama stated that the BOG is establishing a dedicated digital assets unit, recognizing…
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🇱🇷 Liberian President Boakai Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom
Positive Developments for Local Media and PanAfrican.email’s New Drone Media Office Monrovia, Liberia — In a landmark engagement with national media practitioners, Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to press freedom and free speech. During his first official address to the media, held at the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in…
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🇸🇱 FULL TRANSCRIPT: INDEPENDENCE DAY BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. JULIUS MAADA BIO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE ON SUNDAY, 27th APRIL 2025
My Fellow Sierra Leoneans; 1. It has been sixty-four years since our forbearers courageously led our beloved country to the shores of freedom and self-determination. They envisioned a Sierra Leone where every citizen could thrive in unity, freedom and justice. 2. Today, as we commemorate the 64th anniversary of our country’s independence, it is remarkable…
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