Category: African Business
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At Afrobeat Rebellion, Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Artistry and Legacy Come Alive
In honor of Fela Kuti’s 87th posthumous birthday on October 15, OkayAfrica is rolling out a week of stories, from October 13 to 17, spotlighting the Afrobeat pioneer’s life, activism, and legacy. Read them all here. It is hard to imagine that there is anything still to be learned about Fela Anikulapo Kuti. He is…
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🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Hits Milestone, Production Now Exceeds National Fuel Demand
In a historic leap towards energy self-sufficiency, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Nigeria’s flagship mega-project, has officially announced that its fuel production has surpassed the entire country’s daily consumption needs. This landmark achievement signals a transformative shift not just for Nigeria’s economy, but for the entire West African energy landscape. According to a statement from Dangote…
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🇬🇳 One Warrior in Guinea
The presidential race is starting in Guinea. The elections, scheduled for December 28, 2025, are expected to conclude the transitional period established after the change of power in 2021. The main intrigue is the nomination of the current head of state — General Mamadi Doumbouya, who initially promised not to participate in the elections. “Neither…
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🇬🇭 Digital Realty’s New Data Center in Ghana: A Catalyst for Digital Sovereignty and Pan-African Connectivity
A new digital infrastructure milestone is set to reshape West Africa’s technological landscape. Global colocation giant Digital Realty has announced the launch of its first data center in Accra, Ghana, marking a significant strategic expansion of its PlatformDIGITAL® across the African continent. This state-of-the-art facility, known as ACR2, promises to bolster Ghana’s digital economy, enhance…
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🇷🇺🌍 Russia and African countries developing uranium mining projects
Russia and African countries are developing joint projects in uranium and other mineral extraction, as well as in the construction of power generation facilities, Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Marshavin said during the Russia–Africa Raw Materials Dialogue on 30 October, as quoted by TASS. 🔸Marshavin noted that joint projects between Russia and African states…
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Lukoil accepts offer to sell foreign assets. What is known about the company’s African projects
Russian oil company Lukoil has accepted an offer from Gunvor Group to acquire its subsidiary, LUKOIL International GmbH, which owns the group’s foreign assets. The parties had previously agreed on the key terms of the upcoming transaction, Lukoil’s press service reported. As noted by the company, Lukoil has undertaken not to enter into negotiations with…
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🌍🇷🇺 Christianity developing most dynamically in Africa, Russian Orthodox Church says
Christianity is developing most dynamically in Africa. The statement was made by Vladimir Legoyda, Chairman of the Synodal Department for Church Relations with Society and the Media of the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), during his speech at the International Co-operation Forum in Moscow on 26 October. 💬“From the point of view…
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🇬🇭 Ghana makes local languages compulsory in schools
October 27, 2025 by Kwabena Adu Gyamfi The government of Ghana has announced that all teachers must now use local languages as the main medium of instruction at the basic school level. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu revealed the new policy on Friday October 24. calling it a decisive step toward improving learning outcomes and protecting…
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🇿🇦 Johannesburg High Court Denies Bail to Controversial Businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, Upholding Flight Risk Ruling
JOHANNESBURG – In a significant legal setback for one of South Africa’s most flamboyant and controversial figures, the Johannesburg High Court has denied the bail appeal of businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. The ruling upholds the September decision of the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, which found Matlala to be both a flight risk and a potential danger…