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Jul 20th, 2026

Trump’s third-country deportation deals rile African citizens

By Harry Clynch

Long Reads

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Jul 17th, 2026

China muscles in on West African cocoa market as tariffs repealed

By AB Voice

West Africa’s coastal cities are not sinking by accident

Resources

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Jul 15th, 2026

West Africa’s coastal cities are not sinking by accident

By Sekinat Ojeniyi

Africa’s biggest World Cup is also its biggest platform

Business

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Jul 14th, 2026

Africa’s biggest World Cup is also its biggest platform

By Sean Andah

The long read: Amazon and Starlink bring satellite battle to Africa

Technology

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Jul 10th, 2026

The long read: Amazon and Starlink bring satellite battle to Africa

By Lennox Yieke

Despite strong 2025 performance, West Africa faces uncertainty in 2026 and 2027

Partner Content

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Jul 10th, 2026

Despite strong 2025 performance, West Africa faces uncertainty in 2026 and 2027

By Kwame Ofori Appiah

Energy

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Jul 9th, 2026

Nigeria makes it easier for businesses and citizens to supply power

By Dulue Mbachu

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Jul 8th, 2026

ATIDI eyes recapitalisation amid strong performance and renewed shareholder support

By Lennox Yieke

Coordination, reforms and local investors key to financing Africa’s development

Partner Content

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Jul 8th, 2026

Coordination, reforms and local investors key to financing Africa’s development

By Kwame Ofori Appiah

Who gets to judge Africa’s risk – before the algorithm does?

Finance

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Jul 8th, 2026

Who gets to judge Africa’s risk – before the algorithm does?

By Natascha Hryckow

Southern Africa’s railway revolution

Business

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Jul 8th, 2026

Southern Africa’s railway revolution

By Stephen Williams

Durban attempts revival with waterfront scheme

Long Reads

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Jul 7th, 2026

Durban attempts revival with waterfront scheme

By Ben Payton