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Kidnapping in Nigeria is on the rise. Are authorities fighting isolated crimes, or is there a larger criminal economy behind it? Drop your comments down below.

#Nigeria #AfricanewsDebates

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After decades of talks, negotiations, and setbacks, Guinea has officially launched the long-awaited exploitation of the Simandou iron ore deposit.

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Since Mali adopted a new constitution in 2023, the country has 13 official languages. Although French is no longer part of that list, the language of the former coloniser is still present everywhere, including in classrooms.

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As President Ouattara begins his fourth term, economists predict the country could reach up to 8% economic growth next year. But challenges remain—Abidjan dominates the economy while social inequalities and the informal sector still pose hurdles.

What do you think, can Côte d’Ivoire sustain this growth?

1 month ago | [YT] | 10

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#Douala has come to a standstill. Post-election protests have emptied markets, halted transport, and pushed prices even higher in #Cameroon’s economic capital. Economists say the city is losing over 10 billion CFA francs (€15 million) every single day. Economist Michael Kouam warns the crisis could shake investor confidence in one of Central Africa’s key economies. Can #Cameroon’s economy recover quickly from this?

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1 month ago | [YT] | 6

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Africa’s digital future is heating up
At Moonshot 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria unveiled bold trade reforms, from a one-stop digital portal to an air cargo deal cutting export costs by 75%.

As Big Cabal’s Tomiwa Aladekomo put it, “The energy is different.”
Africa’s tech scene isn’t just growing, it’s evolving.

Catch the full story on this week’s Business Africa.

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2 months ago | [YT] | 15

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Do you think the rest of Africa should also exit the International Criminal Court after #Mali, #Niger and #BurkinaFaso exited? #AfricanewsDebates #ICC

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#Cameroon’s election is over, but the tension is far from it. Empty markets, silent shops, and a nation holding its breath for results. In #Madagascar, protests are pushing the economy to collapse. #BusinessAfrica breaks it all down, only on #Africanews.

2 months ago | [YT] | 6

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In rural Zimbabwe, young women are turning an ancient custom called Nhanga into a powerful movement against child marriage.
What was once used to prepare girls for marriage is now a safe space to talk about gender equality, education, and empowerment.

#Zimbabwe #ChildMarriage #Africanews

2 months ago | [YT] | 18

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Are young activists doing enough to protect themselves online?

Africa’s Gen Z is online, outspoken, and on the move. From #Morocco to #Madagascar, young people are taking their fight for change to the digital streets, but as their voices get louder, so do the cyber threats.

In this week’s #BusinessAfrica, we explore how Africa’s most connected generation is mobilising for reform, and the digital risks that come with it.

What do you think?

Watch the full episode and join the conversation!

#Africa #GenZ #Cybersecurity #DigitalRights #Africanews

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