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Taxing the rich: Why Nigeria is walking the tightrope
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Taxing the rich: Why Nigeria is walking the tightrope

Nigeria's proposal for increased taxation of the rich and the middle class to garner more revenues for spending on social welfare has stoked a debate about its feasibility and fairness. By Abdulwasiu Hassan At its core, the Robin Hood principle — take from the rich, give to the poor — would appea...

Afirka ta Kudu na neman 'girmama juna' a dangantakarta da Amurka
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Afirka ta Kudu na neman 'girmama juna' a dangantakarta da Amurka

Afirka ta Kudu ta jaddada 'muhimmancin kyakkyawar alaka' da ke tsakaninta da Amurka. Afirka ta Kudu na neman "ci gaba da kulla alaka bayyananniya" da Amurka kan batutuwan yankuna "bisa doron girmama juna", in ji Ministan Harkokin Waje Ronald Lamola. Lamola ya bayyana haka a ranar Alhamis bayan ka...

Can Hungary become the EU’s key military actor in the Sahel?
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Can Hungary become the EU’s key military actor in the Sahel?

PM Orban has pushed for more engagement with the strategic African region and recently pledged to deploy 200 troops in Chad. The Sahel region of Africa has recently emerged as a focal point of increasing geopolitical tension, characterised by growing terrorist activities and strategic competition...

African stars on 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards nominations list
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African stars on 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards nominations list

The BET Hip Hop Awards follow the success of the recent BET Awards, where African artists dominated several categories. BET has announced the nominees for its annual Hip Hop Awards, and this year's lineup is particularly noteworthy for its strong representation of African artists. Among the most...

Peacekeepers survive helicopter crash in Somalia
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Peacekeepers survive helicopter crash in Somalia

Peacekeepers in Somalia survived a helicopter crash on the outskirts of the capital Mogadishu on Thursday. A military helicopter carrying international peacekeepers crashed on the outskirts of Somali capital Mogadishu on Thursday. Several military personnel aboard the helicopter, including three...

From Yaoundé to NBA big-money: Embiid extends 76ers contract
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From Yaoundé to NBA big-money: Embiid extends 76ers contract

Joel Embiid didn’t pick up a basketball until he was a teenager in Cameroon. Cameroon-born basketball player Joel Embiid signed a max-level extension with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Including the two remaining years on Embiid's existing contract and a three-year extension, the full value o...

SA central bank cuts its benchmark interest rate
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SA central bank cuts its benchmark interest rate

South African Reserve Bank has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2020. South Africa's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2020 on Thursday, joining other nations in reducing borrowing costs as inflation eases. Central banks worldwide hiked...

Mali capital attack 'killed at least 70 people'
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Mali capital attack 'killed at least 70 people'

At least 70 people were killed during attacks in Mali's capital Bamako on Tuesday, sources told AFP news agency on Thursday An insurgent attack in the Malian capital targeting a military police training camp and airport left more than 70 people dead and 200 wounded, one of the highest tolls suffe...