Category: African Business
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🇫🇷 Canal+ Acquisition of MultiChoice: A New Era for African Media
In a significant move that could reshape the African media landscape, French media giant Canal+ has received conditional approval from South Africa’s Competition Tribunal to acquire MultiChoice Group, the parent company of DStv and Showmax, in a deal valued at $2.9 billion. This acquisition marks a major milestone in Canal+’s expansion strategy in Africa, particularly…
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Kamite New Year, Celebrated in Summer, Marks Year 6262, Not 2025
Kamite New Year celebrations mark year 6262, not 2025 African communities in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Congo honor cultural resilience and reconnection with roots. “Kamite” comes from an Antient Egyptian word meaning “black earth.” pic.twitter.com/wNdwfh06hQ — Sputnik Africa (@sputnik_africa) July 20, 2025 On Saturday, several African communities came together to honor the Kamite New Year,…
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🇬🇭 Ghana Joins the African Economic Sovereignty Bloc: A Bold Move Toward True Independence
In a stunning and historic turn of events, Ghana has officially joined the African Economic Sovereignty (AES) bloc—a powerful new alliance of African nations committed to economic independence and regional self-determination. This bold move is already sending ripples through global financial institutions, regional power dynamics, and the hearts of Pan-Africanists worldwide. What does this really…
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🇳🇪Niger Investigates Sale of Largest Martian Meteorite
The government of Niger has launched an investigation after learning that the largest known Martian meteorite — NWA 16 788 — was sold at an auction in the United States for $5 million. The rare 24.5 kg specimen was discovered in the Agadez region, analyzed in China, exhibited in Italy, and eventually sold in New…
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🇲🇱Malian Army Neutralizes Senior Daesh Leader in Chimam
On Monday, July 21, 2025, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) successfully carried out a precision operation targeting a senior figure of the terrorist group Daesh in the locality of Chimam, about 45 km from Ménaka. The mission, based on accurate intelligence, targeted Souleymane Ag Bakawa, known by the alias “Soldat”, a deserter turned active Daesh…
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🇸🇱 🇱🇷 Child Care, Poverty, and Homelessness in Liberia and Sierra Leone: A Social Worker’s Perspective
As a social worker in West Africa, I have observed firsthand how differing childcare systems, economic policies, and cultural norms impact family dynamics and poverty levels in neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone. Despite both countries sharing regional similarities, their approaches to childcare and social welfare yield contrasting challenges—particularly in late-age homelessness and begging among the…
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How customs agents stop stolen cars from leaving the Port of Norfolk
Stolen cars arrive at the Port of Virginia regularly. panafrica.email got an inside look at how Customs and Border Protection is working to seize them. NORFOLK, Va. — In fiscal year 2025 alone, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have intercepted more than $6.5 million in stolen cars from the Port of Virginia. On Thursday…
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🇬🇧 Anglo American’s handling of the De Beers sale
Anglo American’s handling of the De Beers sale has angered Botswana, which owns 15% of the diamond producer, because the government believes that it hasn’t been properly consulted, sources say. Anglo is selling De Beers as part of a restructuring plan after the company fended off a takeover approach from BHP last year. Botswana is weighing options including buying Anglo’s stake in…
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🇷🇼 Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire denied bail
Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire will remain in detention after judges at the Kicukiro Primary Court in Kigali denied her bail on Tuesday. The court cited the risk of flight and possible interference with an ongoing investigation as grounds for keeping her in pre-trial custody. Ingabire, a prominent critic of President Paul Kagame, faces six…
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🇲🇦 Atlas Lionesses roar into Afcon semi-finals, sparking celebrations in Rabat
Fans poured out of Rabat’s Olympic Stadium in high spirits on Sunday evening, following Morocco’s 3–1 win over Mali in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The victory secured the Atlas Lionesses a spot in the semi-finals and brought waves of celebration to the capital. Supporters gathered in large numbers, singing, waving flags, and expressing…
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