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Rwanda accepts US deportees under Trump administration deal
Rwanda is the latest African country to confirm arrivals under US President Donald Trump’s controversial ‘third-country’ migration deals.
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Ethiopia signs Dangote fertilizer deal
The agreement will allow Ethiopia to build one of the world’s largest fertilizer plants, as the country looks to boost agricultural productivity.
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Nigeria bans shea nuts exports as it seeks to grow own processing industry
Nigeria provides nearly 40% of the world's supply of the crop, but accounts for only 1% of the $6.5 billion global market.
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Burglary tops South Africa crimes survey
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Semafor • Aug 29, 2025
Major Tanzanian opposition candidate barred from presidential elections
Luhaga Mpina’s party, the Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT-Wazalendo), called the decision "shameful."
Semafor • Aug 29, 2025
Qatari Sheikh pledges to invest $102B in Africa
The Sheikh's latest stop in Mozambique produced a $20 billion pledge, pushing total promised investments to about half of Qatar’s GDP.
Semafor • Aug 29, 2025
Sotheby’s plans Abu Dhabi debut
The fine art company will host its first auction series in the UAE capital in December, with a rare Rolex and McLaren racecars among the items for sale.
Semafor • Aug 29, 2025
UAE deepens Angola ties with slew of deals
The deals, which spanned sectors, may bolster Angola’s efforts to diversify away from its dependence on oil.
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NEOM’s progress is a sideshow in Saudi’s transformation
Once the centerpiece of Vision 2030, the gigaproject now distracts attention from the kingdom’s bigger priorities.
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