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The African Tourism and hospitality Industry: Unlocking Africa’s hidden goldmine of GDP growth

A scenic view of a marketplace in Marrakech, Morocco, one of Africa’s top tourism destinations. Credit: African Insider As Africa continues to look for ways to diversify its economic base…

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Love is Eazi: Mr Eazi &Temi Otedola’s magical wedding: Class, Affluence and Culture on display.

It was a showcase of culture and couture, and a meticulously-curated masterpiece of heritage and high fashion. With an estimated $15m price tag, the wedding (which spanned three nations on…

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FNB Art Joburg Fair 2025 celebrates African creativity

FNB Joburg Art Fair at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Credit: MweziNews The FNB Art Joburg Fair has become one of the continent’s leading celebration of African contemporary art,…

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African Startups raise $187 million in August. Spotlight on the top 10

The African startup ecosystem continues to attract strong investor appeal despite global headwinds, with 39 African startups raising a combined $187.6 million in recent deals, although three of those companies…

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Critical Injuries Reported in Colorado School Shooting; Suspected Shooter in Custody

  Students reunite with loved ones and classmates outside Bergen Meadow Elementary School after a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colo., on Sept. 10, 2025. Credit: The Denver…

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Charlie Kirk Gunned down – Gunman on the run

Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative activist in the United States and staunch ally of President Donald Trump, was shot dead at an event at Utah Valley University (UVU). Credit: BBC…

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A Brief Spotlight on Uganda

  Yoweri Museveni is the President of Uganda and has been in power since 1986. Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is…

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A Father Lost, A City Demands Answers: Aurora Police Shooting Sparks Outcry and Grief

Candlelight Vigil for Rajon Belt-Stubblefield In a moment that has left the Aurora community reeling, an Aurora police officer fatally shot 37-year-old Rajon Belt-Stubblefield on August 31st in broad daylight,…

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Dr. Anne Keke Steps Forward Again – A Champion for Aurora’s Students Relaunches Her Bid for APS Board

Dr. Anne Keke In a city as vibrant and diverse as Aurora, it takes more than policy to move the needle; it takes heart, lived experience, and a deep understanding…

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Duran drops out of race for Attorney General

Colorado House Speaker Crisanta Duran speaks at the opening of the legislative session on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. She has now dropped out of the race for state Attorney General.…

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