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UN refugee agency to cut budget by 20% and close Southern Africa office
The Sun Daily
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September 2, 2025
GENEVA: The United Nations refugee agency will reduce its budget by nearly one fifth next year due to severe financial constraints despite rising global displacement. UNHCR plans to operate with $8.5 billion in 2026 compared to $10.2 billion in...
Djibouti Telecom to Extend DARE1 Subsea Cable from East to Southern Africa
The Fast Mode
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September 2, 2025
Djibouti Telecom has unveiled plans to extend its Djibouti Africa Regional Express 1 (DARE1) subsea cable system further along Africa’s east coast, aiming to strengthen regional and international digital connectivity. Currently, DARE1 links...
Mazda Southern Africa Pty Ltd announces leadership change.
South Africa Today
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September 1, 2025
Mazda Southern Africa today announced that current Managing Director Craig Roberts, having led the Mazda business in the Southern African market for the past 8 years, will leave Mazda SA Pty Ltd to take up a role and business opportunity in a...
West African customs officers trained on geospatial intelligence to tackle smuggling
Ghana News Agency
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September 1, 2025
By Stanley Senya Accra, Sept. 1, GNA – Customs administrations across West Africa have strengthened their capacity to fight smuggling, illicit trafficking, and revenue leakages through the use of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), as Ghana hosts a...
Satellite Technology Training Boosts West African Anti-Smuggling Efforts
News Ghana
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September 1, 2025
Customs officials from five West African nations have completed intensive training on geospatial intelligence systems designed to combat cross-border smuggling and revenue losses. Ghana hosted the regional workshop as part of expanding cooperation...
Wildlife Disease Surveillance: West Africa’s Current Landscape
Bioengineer.org
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September 1, 2025
The West African sub-region is a complex ecosystem, rich in biodiversity yet vulnerable to various external threats, with wildlife disease surveillance emerging as a pivotal aspect of ecological management and public health. In an insightful study...
Douala Port is now the most congested on the West African Coast
Cameroon Concord News
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September 1, 2025
The Douala port is now the most congested port on the West African coast, according to shipping-intelligence platform Gocomet. Vessel delays at the facility reach as long as nine days—two days longer than at Conakry in Guinea, Abidjan in Côte...
Gambia deaf team win silver medal in West Africa deaf tournament
The Point
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The Deaf Scorpions lost to host nation Nigeria 5-3 on post-match penalty shootouts after regular time failed to produce a winner in a well-contested final played in Abuja on Saturday. The Gambia deaf national team performed extremely well and...
Egyptian 2B Opens First Store in Morocco, Eyes North African Growth
Morocco World News
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September 1, 2025
Marrakech – Egyptian technology and IT solutions provider 2B has officially launched its first store in Casablanca. This move represents a major milestone in the company’s strategy to extend its reach throughout North Africa and deliver advanced...
Douala Port Faces Severe Congestion, Impacting West African Trade
Business in Cameroon
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September 1, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - Douala Port faces severe congestion, with vessel waiting times reaching nine days, impacting West African trade. Aging infrastructure, seasonal activity peaks, and administrative delays contribute to the port's...
CA&S posts resilient interim results, expands into East Africa with Tradco stake
BizNews
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FMCG route-to-market group reports revenue growth and stronger earnings for six months to June, backed by capacity building and Kenyan acquisition CA Sales Holdings Limited (CA&S), the fast-moving consumer goods route-to-market group operating...
Central African opposition leader gives up French passport for election
The Sun Daily
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September 1, 2025
BANGUI: Opposition leader Anicet-Georges Dologuele has surrendered his French citizenship to qualify as a presidential candidate against incumbent Faustin Touadera. Dologuele confirmed his decision to AFP while preparing to challenge Touadera for...
Hadiza Yaro Joins Sakata Seeds West Africa Office
This Day
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September 1, 2025
Kasim Sumaina in Abuja Former Nigeria Country Manager of East-West Seed, Dr. Hadiza Yaro, has joined Sakata Seeds Nigeria-West Africa Office. In her new role as the Sales Manager for Nigeria and Anglo-West Africa, Dr. Yaro will be servicing...
Canon Teams Up with Proxynet to Redefine Imaging Solutions in West Africa
TechEconomy
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September 1, 2025
Advertisements In West Africa’s fast-evolving broadcast and corporate landscape, the demand for sharper, smarter, and more efficient imaging solutions has never been greater. From bustling media houses to thriving churches and boardrooms,...
WEF report urges investment in Southern Africa’s critical minerals
Investment Monitor
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September 1, 2025
The World Economic Forum (WEF), in collaboration with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and McKinsey & Company, has released a report underlining the urgent necessity to boost investment in Southern Africa’s critical minerals. These...
Djibouti Telecom to Extend DARE1 Cable, Linking East and Southern Africa for Faster Connectivity
TechTrendsKE
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September 1, 2025
Djibouti Telecom is advancing regional connectivity with plans to extend its DARE1 submarine cable along Africa’s east coast. The expansion is designed to increase capacity, provide alternative routes, and support enterprises, cloud services, and...
East Africa’s economic winds rise as continent savours rare good news
Zawya
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In a year of gloomy global headlines, East Africa – and indeed the continent – has offered a rare stretch of good news. In less than a month, the region witnessed several breakthroughs with consequences that extended far beyond its borders. On...
ITA Airways Volare Double Points Europe, Middle East & North Africa September 1 – 15, 2025
LoyaltyLobby
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September 1, 2025
ITA Airways has launched a short-term promotion, valid for flights booked and flown between September 1 and 15, 2025. Volare members can earn double points for flights to/from Italy and destinations in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East....
ASX suspends trading of West African Resources over Burkina Faso stake move
African Mining Market
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September 1, 2025
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has suspended trading of West African Resources (WAF), the company that owns the Kiaka gold mine in Burkina Faso. The suspension follows a disclosure by the company that Burkina Faso’s government intends to...
KAMAU: How automation is transforming manufacturing in East Africa
Star
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By Peter Kamau, Industry Business Leader – East Africa, Schneider Electric./HANDOUT Automation has moved far beyond being a buzzword. For manufacturers across East Africa, it has become a business-critical tool for improving efficiency, reducing...