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Nigeria records highest monthly inflow of remittances of $947m – CBN

31 August 2026 | 16:38

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the country recorded 947 million dollars in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July.

Ramaphosa backs independent energy transmission operator

AFFAIRES | AFFAIRES APA-Johannesburg (South Africa)31 August 2026 | 13:25

Ramaphosa says South Africa will proceed with plans to establish an independent transmission system operator in move to unlock investment in electricity sector.

President Tinubu reports xenophobic attacks to AU

AFRIQUE DU SUD | SOUTH AFRICA APA-Luanda-(Angola)31 August 2026 | 12:13

President Mahama inaugurates GHS 1bn Bawku revitalisation committee

GHANA | GHANA APA - Accra - Ghana31 August 2026 | 11:43

AU summit ends with call for self‑funding of peace agenda

Local firm boosts Nigeria’s oil production with indigenous drilling capacity

Petroleum engineers tasked to drive Nigeria’s 3m bpd target

Nigerian troops foil terrorist attack on Kukawa, neutralise 26 terrorists

UAE’s Bharath wins 9th Lagos Int’l Badminton Classics

Politics

Zambia: Ex‑minister killed in raid linked to insurrection plot

News APA-Lusaka (Zambia)20 August 2026 | 12:07

Ex‑transport minister Mutotwe Kafwaya killed in a raid on Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile’s house where 11 were arrested over alleged insurrection plot.

Zambia police arrest 11 over suspected armed insurrection plot

News APA-Lusaka (Zambia)17 August 2026 | 07:48

Ex-President Jonathan urges political parties, judiciary to protect Africa’s democracy

12 August 2026 | 13:44

SERAP urges 19 presidential candidates to publish their assets

10 August 2026 | 15:36

Al-Sisi set to convert subsidies into monetary aid

Benin Senate to elect first bureau under strict rules

Nigeria should rebalance powers between centre, federating units – Prof. Osaghae

Technology

Nigeria inaugurates National Digital Cloud policy to boost investment, digital sovereignty

News APA - Abuja (Nigeria)19 August 2026 | 12:54

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, says that the Nigerian Government has inaugurated the National Digital Cloud Policy to drive investment, digital sovereignty and transformation of government services.

Mali urges Africa to build technological autonomy

Congo’s health system gets digital and laboratory upgrade

DR Congo: Land registry begins digitalisation process

Cybercriminals targeting South Africa – INTERPOL

Online campaign launched to reshape global perceptions towards Africa

EST | EAST APA -Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)26 May 2026 | 13:02

Africa adopts five-year roadmap for digital sovereignty

COTE D'IVOIRE | COTE D'IVOIRE APA-Abidjan-(Cote d'Ivoire)20 May 2026 | 12:34

Africa reworks mobile money taxes to protect digital growth

AFFAIRES | AFFAIRES APA - Dakar (Senegal)12 May 2026 | 11:27

Russia greenlights new tech-focused business center in Morocco

Benin unveils high-tech lab to secure water and medicine safety

Morocco to embed AI in schools to modernize future workforce

Finance

Demand for air travel to, from and within Africa up 6.4% – IATA

AFFAIRES | AFFAIRES APA -Addis Ababa(Ethiopia)31 August 2026 | 15:17

The demand for flights to, from and within Africa increased by 6.4 percent, according to the latest analysis of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

US, Cameroon announce $7 billion in investment and trade

30 August 2026 | 12:35

Intra-Africa trade accounts for 17% of continent’s total exports-Report

29 August 2026 | 14:56

Guinea launches new system to digitise fisheries management

28 August 2026 | 18:56

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Culture

Ugandan traditional king dies at 34

30 August 2026 | 12:16

Egyptian Grand Museum attracting foreign delegations

Benin researchers and experts unpack Vodun masks

Moroccan music the main act as Tunisia hosts summer fests

Libya, Mali deepen cooperation in tourism, handicrafts

Sports

‘”Huge challenge” for Hervé Renard as Ivory Coast coach

COTE D'IVOIRE | COTE D'IVOIRE APA-Abidjan-(Cote d'Ivoire)07 August 2026 | 11:33

French football technician Hervé Renard has officially returned to Côte d’Ivoire as head coach of the Elephants but face a mammoth challenge to get the…