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AfricaEconomyPolitics

South Africa proposes easing of rules for satellite firms like Starlink

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South Africa is considering revising its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws to facilitate the entry of satellite internet providers like Elon Musk’s Starlink. The current regulations require foreign telecom firms to have at least 30% local ownership by historically disadvantaged groups, a stipulation that has hindered Starlink’s operations in the country. In response…
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AfricaSport

African students win gold at biology Olympiad in Sochi

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In a remarkable achievement for African science, a team of students from across the continent secured gold medals at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) held in Sochi, Russia, in 2024. This accomplishment underscores the growing prominence of African students in global scientific competitions. The IBO, a prestigious event that attracts top young biologists worldwide, saw several African…
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AfricaPolitics

Senegal to expel all foreign troops

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In a significant shift in West African geopolitics, Senegal has announced plans to expel all foreign military forces from its territory by the end of 2025. This move, initiated by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, aims to reaffirm Senegal’s sovereignty and independence, signaling a broader regional trend of reducing foreign military influence. The decision primarily targets the…
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AfricaDisaster

Chevron oil platform catches fire off Angola coast

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A fire broke out on May 20, 2025, at Chevron’s Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, located approximately 97 km off the coast of Cabinda, Angola. The blaze began around 3 a.m. local time in the basement of the multi-story platform, which was undergoing scheduled maintenance and had halted production on May 1. The incident resulted in 17 injuries, including four…
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AfricaPolitics

Tanzanian opposition leader makes defiant appearance at treason trial

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Tundu Lissu, Tanzania’s prominent opposition leader and former presidential candidate, made a resolute return to the courtroom on May 19, 2025, to face treason charges that could carry the death penalty. His appearance at the Kisutu Resident Magistrate’s Court in Dar Es Salaam marked a significant moment in the escalating political tensions ahead of the October general elections. Lissu, leader…
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AfricaHealthPolitics

Funding Cuts Threaten HIV Response Efforts in South Africa

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South Africa’s battle against HIV/AIDS faces a critical setback following significant reductions in U.S. funding, particularly from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This development jeopardizes the progress made in combating the epidemic, especially given that South Africa has the world’s largest HIV burden, with approximately 7.7 million people living with…
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AfricaPolitics

Gabon’s Ousted President Ali Bongo Relocates to Angola

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Former Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who was ousted in a military coup in August 2023, has been allowed to leave Gabon and has arrived in Angola with his wife, Sylvia Bongo, and their son, Noureddin Bongo Valentin. This relocation follows an agreement between the new Gabonese interim president, Brice Oligui Nguema, and Angolan President João Lourenço, facilitated by the African Union…
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