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Al Ahly, RSSB Tigers battle for BAL final spot

Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC and Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers are set to clash at the BK Arena in Kigali

Ghana welcomes Pope’s slavery apology

Ghana has welcomed an apology from Pope Leo XIV regarding the Catholic Church’s historic role in slavery

AfDB report projects steady growth for Africa amid global pressures

Africa’s economy is expected to remain resilient despite increasing global uncertainty, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB).

AfDB approves $68 million support package for Madagascar reforms

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $68 million financing package for Madagascar to support the second phase of its Financial Management and Economic Resilience Support Programme.

Report links foreign contractors to Sudan conflict, raises concerns over external support

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that Colombian private military contractors, allegedly hired by a company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), travelled through UAE military bases before being deployed to Sudan.

Expert calls for a shift in economic models to support Africa’s development

As African countries explore new approaches to economic development, analysts are examining alternatives to traditional growth models, with a focus on equity, sustainability and long-term structural change.