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Airtel Africa delays IPO of mobile money unit to latter half of 2026

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‘Barrick contractor to exit Mali, lay off more than 600 people’

The largest contractor at Barrick Mining’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex in Mali is closing operations in the country and laying off more than ‌600 employees, three sources said, in a fresh sign the Canadian miner is cutting exposure to higher-risk assets.

Botswana, Rwanda sign six agreements to boost trade, travel

Botswana and Rwanda have signed six bilateral agreements

UN reiterates peace support as Security Council hears UAE strike briefing

The United Nations (UN) has reiterated its commitment to support efforts towards peace as the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz continues, United Nations Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said during a media briefing in New York on Wednesday.

AfDB deepens Germany partnership as rail skills hub plan takes shape

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has strengthened cooperation with German institutions to advance modern, sustainable, integrated transport systems across Africa, following a mission to Germany in the last quarter of 2025.

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Airtel Africa delays IPO of mobile money unit to latter half of 2026

‘Barrick contractor to exit Mali, lay off more than 600 people’

Botswana, Rwanda sign six agreements to boost trade, travel

UN reiterates peace support as Security Council hears UAE strike briefing

AfDB deepens Germany partnership as rail skills hub plan takes shape

Moody’s sees SA debt stabilising as reforms boost outlook

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