Rwanda confirms it will host F1 Grand Prix
The sport’s governing body, which has committed to a 10-year race deal, linked the move to expanding the global reach of F1.
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Africa
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Malawi launches black market fuel crackdown as prices soar
The southern African nation is struggling with fuel shortages that have left truckers queuing for up to a week and bus fares doubling on some routes.
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Former DR Congo president forms new rebel movement
The move deepens the political and security threat to President Félix Tshisekedi’s government.
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IMF raises sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook
The IMF said the new projection, marginally higher than July’s 4.3%, “masks substantial divergence” within the region.
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Kenya clears path for Dangote refinery IPO investment
Economic integration across Africa has long been undermined by the continent’s disconnected financial markets.
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OPay readies $4B New York IPO
The fintech firm has seen its lending business overtake payments as its revenue more than doubled in the first half of the year.
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Ecobank agrees to join Chinese payment platform
The move follows increasing demand from African businesses to settle deals using China’s currency.
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Mercenaries suffer losses in DR Congo
A battlefield clash highlights the role of US private security contractor Erik Prince as his country seeks greater access to minerals.
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Tanzania seeks investment to tackle youth job pressure
Efforts to partner with private companies are part of a bid to create jobs, said the country’s prime minister.
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Dangote's Kenya refinery triggers political battle
President William Ruto lauds the benefits of this huge investment but opponents see it as part of a pattern of opaque deals.
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AI's uncertain opportunity for Africa
The absence of African languages from large language models has become a major concern for the continent’s policymakers and tech leaders.
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Rwanda on track to host F1 Grand Prix
It would mark the first Grand Prix to be held in Africa in more than 30 years and boost government efforts to raise the country’s profile.
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Nigeria's fuel discount reignites subsidy debate
High energy prices are among the key campaign issues ahead of January’s presidential election.
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Zambia agrees health deal with US after resolving dispute
Africa’s second largest copper producer got better terms than its neighbors, and still has a minerals deal to settle with Washington.
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The fight to uncover the Nigerian president’s FBI files
President Tinubu has enlisted US lawyers to keep records from a 1990s Chicago drug probe sealed, but a lone California activist has been a thorn in his side.
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Ethiopia renews push for Red sea access
After being sworn in for a second full term, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said his government would work diligently to ensure Ethiopia had “an outlet to the sea.”
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South Africa under pressure to provide $600M fuel relief
The Iran war drove petrol prices to record highs in the continent’s biggest economy.
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DR Congo uncovers $20B in payments to ineligible mining suppliers
The country is courting new mining investment and seeks to ensure that Congolese partners have a genuine stake in the businesses supplying its mines.
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