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Mauritius leads Africa’s 2026 investment outlook, with Morocco among the top 10

Mauritius tops a new ranking of African countries with the most favorable investment prospects in 2026, while Morocco also features among the continent’s leading markets, according to a Bloomberg Economics assessment covering 19 African economies. The analysis combines several indicators linked......

Nigeria Violence: 24 Killed in Attacks on Traders and Villagers

ABUJA, Nigeria — At least 24 people, including eight soldiers and a police officer, were killed in two separate attacks in Nigeria over the weekend, according to residents and humanitarian sources cited by Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Monday. The incidents highlight persistent security threats......

Nigeria Air Force Plane Crashes Near Igbokoda With 32 People On Board

Igbokoda, Nigeria — A Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying 32 people crashed Monday morning in the southern part of the country, triggering a search-and-rescue operation around the waterways of Igbokoda in Ondo State. The aircraft, identified as an ATR-42, was conducting a routine flight between......

Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline gains momentum with $1 billion funding commitment

Nigeria has earmarked the equivalent of $1 billion for its gas infrastructure arm, with part of the funding committed to the long-planned Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, according to the audited 2025 financial statements of NNPC Limited published on October 5, 2026. The 473.8 billion-naira facility was......

Nigerian dancer sets out to break world record with 168-hour dance marathon

Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel, known professionally as “Ben Dancer”, has completed a 168-hour dance marathon in an attempt to set a new world record for the longest individual dance performance. Daniel’s challenge was initially aimed at surpassing the previous Guinness World Records......

Morocco emerges as a key driver of Africa’s automotive industry

Morocco is emerging as one of the main automotive manufacturing hubs in Africa, according to a study by TradeMark Africa, which identifies the Kingdom alongside South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria as four major centres shaping the continent’s automotive industry. The study places Morocco at the heart......

Atlas Lions Beat Nigeria in Dramatic Quarterfinal to Reach African Volleyball Last Four

Morocco secured a place in the semifinals of the African Volleyball Championship after edging Nigeria 3-2 in a fiercely contested quarterfinal in Tunis on Monday evening. The Moroccan side had to withstand several momentum swings before eventually sealing victory in a decisive fifth set. The result......

Aliko Dangote’s fortune surges past $50 billion after $2.5 billion share sale

A $2.5 billion private placement that attracted demand well above the amount on offer has propelled Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s net worth higher, taking his fortune above the $50 billion mark. The transaction has further strengthened Dangote’s position as Africa’s wealthiest......

Nigeria: A Jihadist Attack Claims Lives and Leaves Many Missing During Friday Prayers

An attack carried out during Friday prayers has plunged several villages in Niger State, central Nigeria, into mourning and uncertainty. Survivors and a local official report dozens of people killed or abducted by jihadist fighters. However, the exact number of casualties remains difficult to ascertain. An......