Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs?

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Tanzania's vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented moveEmmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.36 mins agoAfrica

Can Nigeria power Africa?

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Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity boardLast year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.1 hr agoAfrica

Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader

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After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?

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Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria

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Nigeria’s election campaign begins with Tinubu facing a reform test

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Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.6 mins agoAfrica

Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 secondsEthiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.19 hrs agoAthletics