Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Malaria reduction efforts could generate $4T revenue, report says
The study’s authors argued that every dollar invested by the US in malaria control in Africa generates $5.80 in economic growth.
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Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Mining financing leaves ‘critical loopholes’ for safeguarding communities, report says
The report warns of the dangers of a rush to extract transition minerals from the continent without due processes in place.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Internet shutdowns rise as some African states crackdown on dissent
Ethiopia faced the most shutdowns, either partial or total, recording 30 occurrences from 2016 to 2024.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
MultiChoice loses millions of Kenyan subscribers
Kenyans have turned away from the service amid rising living costs, according to the communications regulator’s data.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Nigeria explores certifying Chinese jet for local airlines
State-owned Chinese company COMAC is pushing to compete with Western companies in civil aircraft manufacturing.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Nigeria strikes insulin production deal with China
The landmark agreement would allow the west African nation to enter the booming insulin industry as diabetes rates surge across the continent.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Why ‘Africa’ doesn’t exist — yet
Markets remain fractured four years into the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, but integration is still possible.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Trump and Netanyahu to hold talks over Gaza peace plan
The Trump administration is pushing a deal that would freeze battle lines and see all remaining hostages released.
Semafor • Sep 29, 2025
Power surge threatens energy exports in Middle East, North Africa
Electricity demand has tripled since 2000, fueled by growing populations and incomes, and is set to rise by another 50% over the next decade.
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A “Sheer and Utter Lie” that Iran Posed an Imminent Threat before US Attacks on February 28, says Tehran
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Trump’s New Nuclear Nightmare in Iran
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Iranian Official Claims Israel Used Arab ‘Contractor’ in Alleged Oman False-Flag Operation
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US Ground Invasion of Iran Could Launch From Turkmenistan
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How Will the War in Iran End? Our Panel of Experts Answers Your Biggest Questions
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$20K Drones vs $4M Missiles — Norton Explains Why the U.S. Is Losing the War It Started
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‘Hamnet’ is making audiences break down in tears – and upending beliefs about male grief
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A successful USDA program that has supported more than 533,000 affordable rental homes in rural America is getting phased out
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Federal benefits cuts are looming – here’s how Colorado is trying to protect families with children
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