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By Ebi Kesiena Zimbabwe has turned down a proposed $350 million health funding agreement with the United States, citing concerns over national sovereignty and control of sensitive state resources. President Emmerson Mnangagwa reportedly ordered government officials...

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue The World Bank has pledged to provide Mozambique with $6 billion in mostly concessional financing over the next five years to support public investment projects and stabilise the country’s strained finances. The...

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue Egypt installed 500 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar power capacity in 2025, placing it third among Africa’s top 10 solar energy markets, according to the Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Centre (IDSC),...

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue The Bishop of Lincoln, Stephen Conway, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, as police investigate claims that a man was assaulted over a period spanning several years. Lincolnshire Police confirmed...

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue Nairobi City County has unveiled plans for a comprehensive overhaul of its alcohol control framework, introducing a new bill aimed at tightening regulation of the sector and safeguarding public health. The proposed...

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue Zimbabwe’s push to prioritize domestic production under its Local Content Strategy is delivering significant gains in the iron and steel sector, with the country reportedly saving about US$500 million annually in reduced...