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Saudi Arabia boosts tourism ties with Africa’s most developed economy as thousands of pilgrims travel to the kingdom

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South Africa and Saudi Arabia have agreed to expand their tourism and travel partnerships to significantly improve the journey for thousands of Muslim pilgrims travelling to the Saudi kingdom. South Africa and Saudi Arabia agreed to expand tourism and travel partnerships, focusing on improving travel for Muslim pilgrims. Ministers from both countries discussed transitioning to…

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Africa’s strongest military hits back after Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi Arabia as Middle East tensions surge

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A recent report revealed that Egypt has officially condemned a series of airstrikes targeting multiple regions across Saudi Arabia. Egypt expressed full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing their strategic alliance. Egypt condemned recent aerial strikes on several Saudi Arabian cities. The attacks, carried out with missiles and drones, injured dozens of civilians, including women and…

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US moves to beat China to Africa’s critical minerals with plans to develop a major processing industry within East Africa’s largest economy

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The United States has formally expressed its intent to actively participate in the development of Kenya’s critical mineral sector. The United States has declared its intention to actively assist Kenya in developing its critical mineral sector, aiming to enhance its presence in Africa over China. Kenya is currently reviewing bids for the Mrima Hill deposit,…

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US beats China in its AI race to Africa as Egypt inks a $1 billion data center deal with the world’s most valuable company

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Egypt is moving forward with plans to build its largest-scale AI data center using tech from the world’s most valuable company, NVIDIA. Egypt is planning to build its largest AI data center using NVIDIA technology, valued at $200 million initially. The facility will have a 20-megawatt capacity and is being developed by Vodafone Business, Elsewedy…

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Dangote refinery cuts $570 million in debt as it prepares for biggest African IPO

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Africa’s biggest oil refinery has cut its debt by $570 million as it increased production and sales ahead of its planned initial public offering, which could become the continent’s largest share offering. Africa’s largest oil refinery, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, has slashed its debt by $570 million while ramping up both production and sales ahead of…

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UAE makes fresh investment push into Africa’s second-largest economy as two Arab powers deepen ties

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Egypt and the UAE are taking major steps to deepen their economic relationship through a new investment push focused on logistics and digital financial services. Egypt and the UAE are deepening economic ties through an investment drive in logistics and digital financial services. Key discussions focused on expanding maritime logistics and upgrading port infrastructure, particularly…

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