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Nigeria’s economic reforms yielding gains, but poverty levels remain high – IMF

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Photo: Stephanie Douglas / Pexels Nigeria’s tough economic reforms are bearing fruit as they continue to foster economic stability and bolster investor confidence, much as poverty levels remain elevated, the I n ternational Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. The economy has improved in recent years, helping Africa’s most populous nation become more resilient to […]

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‘Speed, money and compassion’ – lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

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This week's scenes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where medics are scrambling to respond to an outbreak of Ebola, have brought back haunting memories for those who have lived through similar crises. A decade ago Faley found himself on the front line of a similar situation in West Africa – the worst recorded outbreak

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The anxious money wait: Why African soccer fans dread payment disputes before major tournaments like the Fifa World Cup

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As the Fifa World Cup approaches, excitement should be filling the air across Africa. National teams such as South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, Ghana’s Black Stars, Senegal, Morocco, Algeria, Cape Verde, DR Congo, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Tunisia represent hope, unity and national pride. Yet, for millions of fans, a familiar cloud of anxiety looms —

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Drought and floods drove them from their homes. But hunger and poverty have followed them to a Mogadishu camp

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Zeynab Ibrahim and her children outside their shelter in an IDP camp in Mogadishu's Kahda district. They have joined more than a million displaced people who now live in basic conditions in informal settlements around the city. Photograph: Nasir Bulle Zeynab Ibrahim and her children outside their shelter in an IDP camp in Mogadishu's Kahda

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Bishop Kimengich: Heads to Mombasa after witnessing bandits’ terror in Turkana and Marakwet

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Head of Eldoret Diocese Bishop Dominick Kimengich and KTN reporter Elvis Kosgey after briefing the media about his spiritual journey from Eldoret to Mombasa County. January 20, 2026. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] One Sunday in 2013, a gunman opened fire as Bishop Dominic Kimengich was celebrating Mass in Todonyang, near the Kenya–Ethiopia border. Kimengich, newly appointed

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Africa’s conservation models struggle to shake colonial yoke

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For wildlife lovers, few debates are as spirited as choosing Africa’s top game reserve. The discussion often hinges on scenic beauty, accommodation options, accessibility, and affordability. But beneath these surface considerations lie deeper questions about how reserves serve local communities, protect endangered species, and steward biodiversity for generations to come. Inclusive leadership Undoubtedly, the Maasai Mara

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