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Africa’s data centre capacity exceeds 500 MW with 890 MW in pipeline – Report
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Africa’s data centre capacity exceeds 500 MW with 890 MW in pipeline – Report

Africa's operational data centre capacity has surpassed 500 MW, with another 890 MW of projects in development, according to a report by Fortren & Company. The post Africa&#82

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Ondo Police Arrest Four Cops For Alleged Misconduct At Checkpoint
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Ondo Police Arrest Four Cops For Alleged Misconduct At Checkpoint

The police assured the public that any of the officers found culpable during the investigation would face appropriate punitive measures. The post Ondo Police Arrest Four Cops For A

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Mapping Israeli settler violence in the West Bank
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Mapping Israeli settler violence in the West Bank

Israeli settlers have set fire to a mosque in the West Bank village of Qusra, and continued violent attacks.

Jul 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Nigeria’s FX market hits record $4.4 billion, mystery deals fuel speculation
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Nigeria’s FX market hits record $4.4 billion, mystery deals fuel speculation

Nigeria's foreign exchange market crossed the $4 billion mark in weekly turnover for the first time in 2026, with total transactions in the FX Spot and Derivatives markets surging

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How Israel uses settler-soldier terror to colonise the West Bank
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How Israel uses settler-soldier terror to colonise the West Bank

Settler attacks are not isolated incidents. They are all part of a strategy to grab land and colonise.

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Al Jazeera

Ex-NSIPA boss alleges N3 billion COVID funds paid into 11 accounts without approval
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Ex-NSIPA boss alleges N3 billion COVID funds paid into 11 accounts without approval

A former National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has alleged that N3 billion in leftover COVID-19

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Veteran Referee Vincic Announces Retirement After Officiating World Cup 2026 Final
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Veteran Referee Vincic Announces Retirement After Officiating World Cup 2026 Final

Slavko Vinčić has officially retired from refereeing just one week after officiating the 2026 World Cup final. The 46-year-old Slovenian official stepped away at the peak of his ca

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Complete Sports

Cartel boss who burnt and decapitated victims shoots eight cops during arrest
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Cartel boss who burnt and decapitated victims shoots eight cops during arrest

A violent cartel boss nicknamed after the devil has been arrested following a bloody shootout that saw eight officers

Jul 27, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Why Venezuela is leaving the ICC
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Why Venezuela is leaving the ICC

Venezuela is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of bias against the Global South.

Jul 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Why a new war in Yemen could be different for the Houthis
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Why a new war in Yemen could be different for the Houthis

Recent developments strengthen anti-Houthi forces in Yemen as signs indicate that a re-eruption of the war is imminent.

Jul 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Strait of Hormuz ambiguity triggered collapse of US-Iran truce – Analysts
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Strait of Hormuz ambiguity triggered collapse of US-Iran truce – Analysts

Uncertainty over control of the Strait of Hormuz was a major factor behind the breakdown of the fragile truce between the United States and Iran, a development that contributed to

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Nairametrics

Chelsea Considering Shock Move For Former Arsenal Star
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Chelsea Considering Shock Move For Former Arsenal Star

Chelsea are in talks with Brighton over a shock deal to sign former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, The Sun reports. New Blues boss Xabi Alonso is keen to add

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Police Arrest Driver Over Student’s Death In Imo
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Police Arrest Driver Over Student’s Death In Imo

The police said preliminary investigations showed that the suspect was allegedly participating in an illegal street race when he knocked down Friday as he attempted to cross the ro

Jul 27, 20262 min read
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2026 WAFCON Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates, And List Of Past Champions
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2026 WAFCON Schedule: Full Fixtures, Dates, And List Of Past Champions

There have been 13 WAFCON tournaments since 1998, and, apart from Nigeria, only Equatorial Guinea twice and South Africa once have been crowned champions. The post 2026 WAFCON Sche

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Vodacom’s $548 billion mobile money business shows fintech is driving its future
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Vodacom’s $548 billion mobile money business shows fintech is driving its future

The Safaricom transaction not only expands its geographic footprint but also accelerates its ambition to become a leading pan-African fintech player.

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Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
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Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks

The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.

Jul 27, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Tunisia bars family, lawyers from seeing Ghannouchi after prison collapse
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Tunisia bars family, lawyers from seeing Ghannouchi after prison collapse

No word on jailed Tunisian opposition leader Ghannouchi for 11 days, his son tells Al Jazeera.

Jul 27, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Biden, Carney and Oasis: How the world is celebrating Mayo's All-Ireland win
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Biden, Carney and Oasis: How the world is celebrating Mayo's All-Ireland win

Mayo finally ended a 75-year wait for the county's fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title on Sunday.

Jul 27, 20261 min read
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BBC World

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