Shell has urged deeper collaboration between international oil companies and indigenous operators to drive Nigeria’s gas development and accelerate industrial growth across the country. The energy giant said sustainable policy …
The Africa Standard
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Economy & Business
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Former United States President Barack Obama has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a unique genius whose music blended creativity with political activism. …
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Vincent Kompany has signed a new long-term contract with Bayern Munich that will keep him at the club until June 2029, extending his stay after a remarkable start to his …
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Presidency Watch
Simone Gbagbo Rallies Women in Abidjan as She Launches Her 2025 Presidential Campaign
Former First Lady of Ivory Coast, Simone Ehivet Gbagbo, took her presidential campaign to Yopougon, a populous district of Abidjan, where she held a major rally on Wednesday, October 22, …
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One Dead in Garoua as Cameroon Awaits Presidential Election Results Amid Rising Tensions
A young teacher was shot dead in Garoua on Tuesday as protests turned violent while Cameroon awaits the official announcement of presidential election results. The killing marks the first reported …
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Cameroon Election Results Expected Soon as Opposition Leader Issa Tchiroma Declares Victory
Cameroon’s political tension deepened on Wednesday as the country’s top court dismissed all legal petitions challenging the October 12 presidential election, setting the stage for the final announcement of results …
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Politics and Governance
First Domestic Flight Lands in Khartoum as Sudan Reopens Airport After Two Years of War
A domestic passenger flight landed at Khartoum International Airport for the first time since Sudan’s civil war erupted more than two years ago, marking a significant moment that could signal …
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Tanzania Opposition Leader Arrested as Election Tensions Rise Ahead of October Poll
A senior Tanzanian opposition politician has been arrested just days before the country heads to a crucial general election, heightening fears of a government crackdown on dissent. John Heche, the …
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Economy & Business
South Africa’s Outsourcing Boom Creates Billions in Jobs and Opportunity Amid High Unemployment
Esethu Dywili, a 31-year-old accountant from Johannesburg, says his career in South Africa’s fast-growing outsourcing sector has transformed his life and lifted his family from poverty. A few years ago, …
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Presidency Watch
Cameroon Judges Dismiss Election Rigging Complaints as Nation Awaits Presidential Results
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has rejected all petitions seeking to annul or partially cancel the country’s disputed presidential election held on October 12. Judges ruled that there was insufficient evidence to …
