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On 29 January 2025 in Kolda, Senegal, Khaby Lame joins a workshop for out-of-school girls organized as part of the ‘Salmaitou’ programme, an initiative engaging girls aged 15 to 19 in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), innovation and leadership. Source: Unicef.

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Designers Hugo Dumas and Carla Zhang bring fresh solutions to fashion’s growing waste problem

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Brian Cox's college living earns Emmy nod for Uber ad

8 Sep 2025

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Obstetrics & Gynaecology

#WHXCapeTown: Why aren't more African women offered IR for fibroid treatment?

Maroefah Smith 8 Sep 2025

African Law Firm of the Year – Webber Wentzel

Law Practice

Winners of the 2025 African Legal Awards

Shan Radcliffe 8 Sep 2025

WPP's new leadership appointmetns include Laurent Ezekiel as global CEO of Ogilvy, Devika Bulchandani as COO and Laurent Ezekiel as Global CEO of Ogilvy
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WPP announces key global leadership appointments

5 Sep 2025

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BBC has a long history in Africa. New book offers a critical take on the broadcaster

Albert Sharra, Anthony Mavuto Gunde and Jimmy Kainja 5 Sep 2025

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Medical Research

Breast cancer: new study finds genetic risk in African women

Mahtaab Hayat and Jean-Tristan Brandenburg 5 Sep 2025

AWIEF announces 2025 finalists celebrating Africa’s women entrepreneurs

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AWIEF announces 2025 finalists celebrating Africa’s women entrepreneurs

4 Sep 2025

Shoprite nears Africa consolidation finish line, with Mozambique under possible review

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Shoprite nears Africa consolidation finish line, with Mozambique under possible review

Nqobile Dludla 4 Sep 2025

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Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Birth control in Africa: study tracks the use of long-acting contraception in 26 countries

Obasanjo Bolarinwa 4 Sep 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

Landslide devastates village in Darfur, over 1,000 feared dead

3 Sep 2025

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Legislation & Regulation

Burkina Faso outlaws LGBTQ practices

Reuters reporters 2 Sep 2025

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Coal, Oil & Gas

Republic of Congo grants TotalEnergies exploration permit

1 Sep 2025

Specialised Exhibitions transitions to new name: Montgomery Group Africa

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Specialised Exhibitions transitions to new name: Montgomery Group Africa

Montgomery Group Africa 1 Sep 2025

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Competition Law

New merger regulations by EACCA to change East African transactional landscape

Joyce Karanja and Nazeera Mia 1 Sep 2025

Fanta partners with horror icons for Halloween campaign

Design

Fanta partners with horror icons for Halloween campaign

29 Aug 2025

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Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Africa's water investment pledge faces skills gap challenge

29 Aug 2025

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Infectious Diseases

Cholera in northwest Nigeria: Limited healthcare access leaves communities at risk

Ahmed Kingimi 28 Aug 2025

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Time expands global impact with launch of digital platform in Africa

27 Aug 2025

From ads to entertainment: How brands can win the attention war

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From ads to entertainment: How brands can win the attention war

Senamile Zungu, Kantar 27 Aug 2025

Robyn Campbell takes the helm as communications VP at Publicis Groupe Africa

Marketing & Media

Robyn Campbell takes the helm as communications VP at Publicis Groupe Africa

26 Aug 2025

Source: © 123rf The African Marketing Confederation (AMC) has launched the Certified Professional Marketer (Africa) designation, a professional programme aimed at equipping marketers with the skills required to address the specific demands of Africa’s diverse business environments

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AMC launches Certified Professional Marketer for Africa specific to the continent

26 Aug 2025

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Mining

Can Africa's critical minerals power the next industrial boom?

26 Aug 2025

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Public Health

Botswana's medical supply chain collapse triggers public health emergency

26 Aug 2025

Google launches AI Mode in search for users in Africa

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Google launches AI Mode in search for users in Africa

21 Aug 2025

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Medtech

Nigerian innovation brings hope with affordable bionic arms for amputees

Kazeem Sanni 21 Aug 2025

Scan Display shines at the Women in Mice 2025 awards

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Scan Display shines at the Women in Mice 2025 awards

Scan Display 20 Aug 2025

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Infectious Diseases

Diphtheria outbreak in Somalia worsens with vaccine shortages

19 Aug 2025

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Climate Change

African universities urged to spearhead climate research

19 Aug 2025

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Environment & Natural Resources

WWF calls on G20 to prioritise sustainable mining for green future in Africa

18 Aug 2025

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