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China rolls out first stealth fighter built for export, widening options for African countries beyond U.S. F-35 and Russian Su-57 jets

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China has unveiled its first stealth fighter built specifically for export, a development that could widen fifth-generation fighter jet options for African countries beyond America’s Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II and Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57. China has unveiled the J-35AE, its first export-oriented stealth fighter, aiming to rival the US F-35 and Russian Su-57 in global…

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Why ECOWAS is losing grip on military coups in West Africa

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The growing wave of military coups across West Africa may no longer be something the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) can easily stop, according to one of the bloc’s top security officials, who says global power shifts have dramatically weakened the regional body’s influence. ECOWAS says shifting global power dynamics are making it…

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UK court blocks South Sudan from new oil-backed loans over $142m crude dispute

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South Sudan has been barred by a London court from entering into new oil-backed prepayment deals until it settles outstanding obligations to commodities trading house BB Energy. A London court has barred South Sudan from entering new oil-backed prepayment deals until it settles debts owed to BB Energy. The legal dispute centers on South Sudan’s…

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Togo becomes sixth African country to grant visa-free entry to all Africans

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Togo has joined a growing group of African nations opening their borders to unrestricted continental travel, becoming the sixth African country to grant visa-free entry to all holders of African passports in a major push toward regional integration and freer movement across the continent. Togo has become the sixth African country to allow visa-free entry…

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ZEN Petroleum founder William Tewiah becomes Ghana Stock Exchange’s richest investor

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Fifteen years ago, William Tewiah was building a fuel supply business focused largely on servicing mining firms in Ghana’s Western Region. Today, he sits atop the Ghana Stock Exchange as the owner of the largest individual equity stake ever recorded on the country’s public market. William Tewiah has become the largest individual shareholder in Ghana…

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Mining giant founded by South African billionaire Oppenheimer, to sell Australian coal mines to UK miner for $3.9bn

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Anglo American, the mining group founded by South African billionaire Ernest Oppenheimer, said on Monday it would sell its Australian steelmaking coal business for up to $3.88 billion as the company deepens a sweeping overhaul aimed at focusing on copper and iron ore. This sale is part of a broader restructuring strategy focusing on copper…

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