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Source: © 123rf Airtel Africa has appointed Publicis Groupe Africa as its integrated marketing partner across 12 key markets on the continent

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Coal, Oil & Gas

Exploded Nigerian oil storage vessel had up to 60,000 barrels before incident

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Ethiopian Airlines' B737 Max returns to the skies

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Oil vessel Trinity Spirit explodes off coast of Nigeria

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Source: Supplied. Senegal's Regional Express Train, co-financed by the African Development Bank, was launched in December 2021.

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Hugo Boss rebrands, partners with African TikToker Khaby Lame

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Open call for startups to join ImpactAim SDGs Tech pre-accelerator

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2 Feb 2022

TotalEnergies aims to restart $20bn Mozambique LNG project in 2022

Coal, Oil & Gas

TotalEnergies aims to restart $20bn Mozambique LNG project in 2022

Emma Rumney 1 Feb 2022

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Advertising

2021: Year of recovery for marketing budgets globally

1 Feb 2022

Emerging African filmmakers shortlisted for 'African Folktales, Reimagined'

Film & Cinematography

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1 Feb 2022

2022 MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy calls for entries

Film & Cinematography

2022 MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy calls for entries

1 Feb 2022

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Food, Water & Energy Security

Nearly 40% of people in Ethiopia's Tigray lack adequate food - UN WFP

Giulia Paravicini 31 Jan 2022

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PR & Communications

Study into PR & communications industry in Africa launched

31 Jan 2022

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

Fashion & Homeware

Luxury giant invites startups to enter LVMH Innovation Award 2022

31 Jan 2022