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Morocco to ban sardine
Economy

Morocco to ban frozen sardine exports from February 1

African startups
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African startups raised US$3.1bn in 2025 as Kenya overtakes Nigeria

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IMF Africa department chief Abebe Aemro Selassie to retire in May

South Africa electricity
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Côte d’Ivoire plans end-March census to close electricity access gap

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Uganda pledges open but regulated internet ahead of January vote

Lotto in Togo
Finance

Togo imposes 5% tax on lottery winnings above CFA500,000 (US$850)

Poverty in Nigeria
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Nigeria’s poverty rate may reach 62% by 2026, PwC warns

Ghana's inflation
Economy

Ghana inflation falls to 5.4% in December, lowest since 2021 CPI rebase

China's top diplomat visits Africa
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China’s top diplomat begins Africa tour focused on strategic eastern region

South African Rand appreciates
Finance

South African rand slips as dollar rebounds, business activity contracts