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After $34 million raise, Terra Industries joins DICON to boost Nigeria’s defense sector

Terra Industries partners with DICON to boost Nigeria’s defense technology, create jobs, and strengthen local production after a $34 million raise.

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Next reform phase targets jobs, smarter spending and stronger social impact
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Egypt, World Bank push funding, reforms to drive national growth

Egypt is seeking fresh funding and faster reforms as it works to steady its economy and restore growth, deepening ties with the World Bank at a sensitive time for Africa’s third-largest economy.  The talks in Cairo come as governments across emerging markets contend with higher borrowing costs, tighter global liquidity and pressure to protect vulnerable households. For Egypt, officials say, stronger coordination with multilateral lenders is key to maintaining stability while keeping development plans on track.  At the center of…

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Elon Musk, South Africa clash deepens over Starlink, 14,000 users at risk

Starlink dispute in South Africa deepens as 14,000 users risk service cutoff amid regulatory standoff.

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ERBD boosts West Africa agriculture with $153 million
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EBRD commits $153 million to West African agriculture

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is stepping up its support for agribusiness in West Africa with a $153 million financing package for operations in Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria.  The funding, split between Robust International and Valency International, targets key export commodities including cashew, sesame, cocoa and soybeans. The investment comes as global food supply chains face pressure from climate risks, higher input costs and shifting trade flows.  For Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria — two of the region’s largest…

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Black billionaire Alex Karp’s Palantir secures $1 billion DHS deal 

Palantir wins a $1 billion Homeland Security contract, boosting backlog.

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Globacom celebrates 22 years of expanding digital access in West Africa
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Globacom scales network, boosts broadband access nationwide

Globacom expands nationwide network, boosting mobile data speed, reliability, and broadband access for millions of users.

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Sustainable logistics in Egypt
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Sustainable logistics in Egypt: Edita’s fleet goes electric with Shift EV

Edita partners with Shift EV to deploy electric trucks, cutting diesel costs and advancing sustainable logistics in Egypt.

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AAIB funds Upper Egypt’s first AI-powered radiotherapy system at Assiut University
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AAIB supports AI-powered cancer treatment in Upper Egypt

Arab African International Bank is expanding its support for Egypt’s healthcare system after signing on to help bring an integrated artificial intelligence-powered radiotherapy system to Upper Egypt, a move aimed at improving access to advanced cancer treatment in the region. The Cairo-based lender signed an agreement with Siemens Healthineers to supply Assiut University Hospitals with a comprehensive oncology platform that combines AI-driven treatment planning and precision radiation delivery. The bank said it is the first private lender in Egypt to…

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Gabon blocks social media amid rising labor strikes, sparking concerns over digital rights.
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Gabon blocks social media as labor tensions escalate

Gabon has ordered an immediate and open-ended suspension of social media access, raising fresh questions about digital rights and political stability as labor unrest spreads across the country.  The directive, issued late Tuesday by the High Authority for Communication, instructs internet service providers to block major platforms, citing national security concerns and what officials describe as the circulation of false information. The move comes at a sensitive moment in Gabon’s post-coup transition.  By Wednesday afternoon, internet monitoring group NetBlocks reported…

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