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<title>Chinese construction firm to deliver Nigeria’s first 7&amp;megawatt floating solar power project</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/chinese-construction-firm-to-deliver-nigerias-first-7-megawatt-floating-solar-power-project</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nigeria has awarded its first-ever floating solar power project to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), marking a major step in the country’s renewable energy transition. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:05 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Arthur Eze’s Oranto petroleum says it stopped Senegal offshore projects despite $45 million spent on exploration</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/arthur-ezes-oranto-petroleum-says-it-stopped-senegal-offshore-projects-despite-45-million-spent-on-exploration</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Oranto Petroleum, founded by Nigerian multi-millionaire Arthur Eze, has challenged claims by the Senegalese government that it failed to meet obligations on the Cayar and St Louis offshore exploration licences, calling the narrative “unfair, unjustified and targeted.” ]]></description>
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<title>Nissan exits manufacturing in South Africa as China’s Chery takes over Rosslyn plant</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/nissan-exits-manufacturing-in-south-africa-as-chinas-chery-takes-over-rosslyn-plant</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nissan Motor’s manufacturing presence in South Africa is drawing to a close after nearly six decades, as the Japanese automaker agreed to sell its Rosslyn assembly plant outside Pretoria to China’s Chery Automobile, ending local vehicle production and shifting to an import-only model. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:00:11 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Top 10 African countries with the lowest IMF debt at the start of 2026</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/top-10-african-countries-with-the-lowest-imf-debt-at-the-start-of-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the new year begins, African countries with limited exposure to International Monetary Fund (IMF) debt have a subtle but significant advantage. ]]></description>
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<title>Chinese goods flood Africa, widening trade gap to record $102 billion amid US pressure</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/chinese-goods-flood-africa-widening-trade-gap-to-record-102-billion-amid-us-pressure</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ China significantly expanded its exports to Africa last year, widening its trade surplus with the continent by 64.5 percent to a record $102 billion, according to official Chinese customs data. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:00:11 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Why Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are turning to Russia to launch Sahel’s first shared telecom satellite</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have taken a decisive step toward reshaping the Sahel’s digital and economic future, turning to Russia to build the region’s first shared telecommunications satellite. ]]></description>
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<title>Rockefeller, World Bank fund solar projects across six African countries to boost agriculture</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/rockefeller-world-bank-fund-solar-projects-across-six-african-countries-to-boost-agriculture</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Rockefeller Foundation and the World Bank have backed non-profit organisations with tens of millions of dollars to improve agricultural productivity across Africa by deploying a range of solar-powered technologies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:00:05 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>From deep&amp;sea ports to crypto: Trump Jr. opens investment talks with Somaliland amid recognition push</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/from-deep-sea-ports-to-crypto-trump-jr-opens-investment-talks-with-somaliland-amid-recognition-push</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The president of Somaliland used the global stage of the World Economic Forum in Davos this week to press for international recognition and court foreign investment, holding a high-profile meeting with Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump and a senior executive in the Trump family’s business empire. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:04 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Ghana set to begin construction of nation’s tallest bridge with Japanese&amp;backed technology</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/ghana-set-to-begin-construction-of-nations-tallest-bridge-with-japanese-backed-technology</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ghana is set to break ground on the Volivo Bridge, a major infrastructure project that will become the country’s tallest road bridge, following high-level discussions with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:00:20 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Nigeria&amp;apos;s Tinubu deploys ambassadors to U.S., France and 2 other key economies</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/nigerias-tinubu-deploys-ambassadors-to-us-france-and-2-other-key-economies</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Nigeria&#039;s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a decisive step in addressing the nation&#039;s long-standing diplomatic gap by posting four ambassador-designates from the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:00:09 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Why Africans don&amp;apos;t trust Bill Gates&amp;apos; $50 billion health initiative in Africa</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/why-africans-dont-trust-bill-gates-50-billion-health-initiative-in-africa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A new artificial intelligence-driven health initiative backed by the Gates Foundation and OpenAI has triggered intense debate across Africa, underscoring long-standing trust issues that continue to shape public reactions to foreign-funded health interventions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:06 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Mali’s president strengthens grip on gold, converting Barrick feud into strategic control</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/malis-president-strengthens-grip-on-gold-converting-barrick-feud-into-strategic-control</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ One of Africa’s largest gold producers, Mali, has tightened supervision within the country’s mining sector with a new appointment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:00:06 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Burkina faso, Mali, Niger turn to Russia to build the Sahel’s first shared telecom satellite</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/burkina-faso-mali-niger-turn-to-russia-to-build-the-sahels-first-shared-telecom-satellite</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Officials from Russia and Burkina Faso have discussed cooperation on launching a Russian telecommunications satellite to benefit the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) reinforcing Moscow’s growing footprint across the Sahel. ]]></description>
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<title>White farmers appeal to Trump to help recoup 3.5 billion from Zimbabwe</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/white-farmers-appeal-to-trump-to-help-recoup-35-billion-from-zimbabwe</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ White farmers in Zimbabwe have pinned their hopes on the United States’ president, Donald Trump, to help fast-track the compensation they were promised after a violent revolt in the 2000s led to the confiscation of their lands. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:00:09 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Here are the most punctual African airlines, according to latest ranking</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/here-are-the-most-punctual-african-airlines-according-to-latest-ranking</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ African airlines, particularly those based in South Africa, have emerged as one of the strongest performers for punctuality in the Middle East and Africa, according to Cirium&#039;s 2025 On-Time Performance Report. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:00:10 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>South Africa’s labour body warns of mass job losses as cheap Chinese cars flood the market</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/south-africas-labour-body-warns-of-mass-job-losses-as-cheap-chinese-cars-flood-the-market</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ South Africa’s automotive industry is under pressure as cheap Chinese vehicles flood the market, creating tensions between unions and manufacturers and raising concerns about the future of local automotive production. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:00:04 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Trump to offer mediation in dispute over Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam between Egypt and Ethiopia</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/trump-to-offer-mediation-in-dispute-over-africas-largest-hydroelectric-dam-between-egypt-and-ethiopia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ U.S. President Donald Trump said he hopes to bring together the leaders of Egypt and Ethiopia to negotiate a resolution to the dispute over Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam, a project that Egypt and Sudan view as a serious threat to their vital water supplies. ]]></description>
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<title>South Africa mining output falls 2.7% as coal, iron ore drop amid U.S. tariff concerns</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/south-africa-mining-output-falls-27-as-coal-iron-ore-drop-amid-us-tariff-concerns</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ South Africa’s mining sector slipped into contraction for the first time in nine months in late 2025, signalling mounting pressure from rising input costs, strained logistics and intensifying global trade tensions on Africa’s most industrialised economy. ]]></description>
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<title>South African banking giant to buy majority stake in Kenya&amp;apos;s NCBA for $856 million</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/south-african-banking-giant-to-buy-majority-stake-in-kenyas-ncba-for-856-million</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ South Africa’s Nedbank Group has made an offer to acquire a 66% stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group in a cash-and-share transaction valued at 13.9 billion rand ($855.5 million). ]]></description>
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<title>Major oil exporter in Kenya says it is unthreatened by Uganda’s $4 billion oil refinery</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) and Alpha MBM Investments LLC, a firm based in Dubai, recently signed a significant $4 billion agreement for the construction of an oil refinery. ]]></description>
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<title>Ghana signs two China&amp;backed EV deals to accelerate local vehicle assembly</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/ghana-signs-two-china-backed-ev-deals-to-accelerate-local-vehicle-assembly</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ghana is accelerating its industrialisation drive with a renewed focus on electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, as the government moves to create jobs, attract foreign investment, and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in clean transport. ]]></description>
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<title>Satellite images expose a sanctioned Russian ship reaching Libya under naval escort</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Satellite images show that a Russian ship currently under international sanctions found its way to Libya’s shores. ]]></description>
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<title>Dangote refinery stands to reshape global fuel flows as Europe and US shut plants</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The closure of refineries across Europe and North America is reshaping global fuel markets and elevating Nigeria’s Dangote refinery&#039;s influence, according to a new report by energy intelligence firm Kpler. ]]></description>
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<title>Zambian power trader plans $100 million transmission line to Tanzania</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/zambian-power-trader-plans-100-million-transmission-line-to-tanzania</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Zambian energy trader is planning to invest $100 million in a power transmission line linking Zambia to its neighbouring country, Tanzania. ]]></description>
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<title>Denmark commits $1.2bn to Nigeria’s ports in long&amp;term infrastructure push</title>
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<title>World’s largest EV maker BYD opens Tanzania brand centre amid Africa expansion</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/worlds-largest-ev-maker-byd-opens-tanzania-brand-centre-amid-africa-expansion</link>
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<title>Big boost for Africa&amp;apos;s automotive market as Angola opens first&amp;ever vehicle assembly plant</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/big-boost-for-africas-automotive-market-as-angola-opens-first-ever-vehicle-assembly-plant</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:00:11 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Ex&amp;Nigerian VP Osinbajo to lead global effort on aid, finance, and sustainable development</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/ex-nigerian-vp-osinbajo-to-lead-global-effort-on-aid-finance-and-sustainable-development</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been appointed co-chair of the newly launched Future of Development Cooperation Coalition, an independent, time-bound initiative aimed at reimagining how countries cooperate, finance responsibly, and support sustainable development. ]]></description>
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<title>How Gaza War cost Egypt $9 billion in revenue &amp; President Sisi</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/how-gaza-war-cost-egypt-9-billion-in-revenue-president-sisi</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Egypt has borne a significant economic toll from the Gaza conflict, with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi telling delegates at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the country lost around $9 billion in direct revenue from the Suez Canal over the two years of fighting. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:00:05 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Billionaire Rabiu targets 20&amp;million&amp;tonne BUA cement expansion with Chinese partner to take on Dangote</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/billionaire-rabiu-targets-20-million-tonne-bua-cement-expansion-with-chinese-partner-to-take-on-dangote</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BUA Cement is weighing a fresh capacity expansion after its chairman, Nigerian billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu, met with a Chinese construction firm to discuss adding a new production line in northern Nigeria, a step that would raise total cement output to roughly 20 million tonnes annually. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:00:04 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Nigerians spend over $1bn on beer in 9 months as brewers hit record sales</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/nigerians-spend-over-1bn-on-beer-in-9-months-as-brewers-hit-record-sales</link>
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<title>Why Egypt has decided to involve Germany in its ambitious energy plans</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/why-egypt-has-decided-to-involve-germany-in-its-ambitious-energy-plans</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Egypt recently engaged Germany in discussions pertaining to the North African country’s energy expansion objectives. ]]></description>
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<title>Africa&amp;apos;s largest airline orders nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners to expand long&amp;haul network</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/africas-largest-airline-orders-nine-boeing-787-dreamliners-to-expand-long-haul-network-2247</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/africas-largest-airline-orders-nine-boeing-787-dreamliners-to-expand-long-haul-network-2247</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as it moves to meet rising demand for long-haul travel. ]]></description>
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<title>US opens extra visa slots for Ghanaians ahead of 2026 World Cup</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/us-opens-extra-visa-slots-for-ghanaians-ahead-of-2026-world-cup</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United States Embassy in Ghana has announced the opening of thousands of additional non-immigrant visa appointment slots for Ghanaians planning to travel, a move that comes as Washington tightens immigration controls ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ]]></description>
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<title>From president to prisoner: Ex&amp;Burkina Faso leader extradited after attack on Traoré</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/from-president-to-prisoner-ex-burkina-faso-leader-extradited-after-attack-on-traore</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/from-president-to-prisoner-ex-burkina-faso-leader-extradited-after-attack-on-traore</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former leader of Burkina Faso, Paul-Henri Damiba, has been expelled from the fellow West African state, Togo, over an alleged coup attempt. ]]></description>
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<title>10 African countries with the highest IMF debt at the start of 2026</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/10-african-countries-with-the-highest-imf-debt-at-the-start-of-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the new year begins, several African countries are once again turning to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial assistance, highlighting a deeper reality: for many economies on the continent, IMF loans have become a lifeline, but with long-term consequences. ]]></description>
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<title>Africa&amp;apos;s largest airline orders nine Boeing 787 dreamliners to expand long&amp;haul network</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/africas-largest-airline-orders-nine-boeing-787-dreamliners-to-expand-long-haul-network</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/africas-largest-airline-orders-nine-boeing-787-dreamliners-to-expand-long-haul-network</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, has ordered nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft as it moves to meet rising demand for long-haul travel. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:32 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>South Africa may hit 3% inflation target in 2026</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/south-africa-may-hit-3-inflation-target-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/south-africa-may-hit-3-inflation-target-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Africa’s inflation is on course to meet the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) revised 3% target in 2026, with prices remaining broadly stable. ]]></description>
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<title>Africa turns to AI as Gates, OpenAI roll out $50m health initiative</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/africa-turns-to-ai-as-gates-openai-roll-out-50m-health-initiative</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/africa-turns-to-ai-as-gates-openai-roll-out-50m-health-initiative</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Gates Foundation and OpenAI have announced a $50 million partnership to help African countries deploy artificial intelligence to strengthen overstretched health systems. ]]></description>
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<title>Top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices at the start of 2026</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/top-10-african-countries-with-the-lowest-diesel-prices-at-the-start-of-2026</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/top-10-african-countries-with-the-lowest-diesel-prices-at-the-start-of-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A good example of how cheap diesel can be a significant economic advantage for African countries is shown by recent events in South Africa, where diesel prices have dropped dramatically to almost multi-year lows. ]]></description>
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<title>Ghana to refine gold locally in bid to capture more value</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/ghana-to-refine-gold-locally-in-bid-to-capture-more-value</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/ghana-to-refine-gold-locally-in-bid-to-capture-more-value</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ghana has taken a decisive step towards keeping more value from its gold industry, signing a new agreement that will see the precious metal refined locally before export. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump recalls US envoys as Ambassador Richard Mills exits Nigeria</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/trump-recalls-us-envoys-as-ambassador-richard-mills-exits-nigeria</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/trump-recalls-us-envoys-as-ambassador-richard-mills-exits-nigeria</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Richard Mills has formally ended his tenure as United States ambassador to Nigeria following a sweeping recall of American envoys ordered by President Donald Trump, a move that has affected more than two dozen countries worldwide, with Africa bearing the brunt. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:00:15 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Kenya seeks to raise $824 million from state pipeline IPO, first in 11 years</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/kenya-seeks-to-raise-824-million-from-state-pipeline-ipo-first-in-11-years</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/kenya-seeks-to-raise-824-million-from-state-pipeline-ipo-first-in-11-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kenya plans to raise a record 106.3 billion shillings ($824.1 million) through the initial public offering (IPO) of its state-run pipeline company. ]]></description>
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<title>Uganda to become East Africa&amp;apos;s fuel hub as UAE&amp;backed $4bn refinery deal enters final phase</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/uganda-to-become-east-africas-fuel-hub-as-uae-backed-4bn-refinery-deal-enters-final-phase</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/uganda-to-become-east-africas-fuel-hub-as-uae-backed-4bn-refinery-deal-enters-final-phase</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Uganda’s long-awaited national oil refinery has entered its most decisive phase yet, as the government moves closer to sealing a $4 billion partnership with a United Arab Emirates-backed investor, a step that could significantly alter fuel supply dynamics across East Africa. ]]></description>
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<title>Top 10 major African cities with the highest purchasing power at the start of the new year</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/top-10-major-african-cities-with-the-highest-purchasing-power-at-the-start-of-the-new-year</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a typical African commercial center, high purchasing power is a key factor in social and economic progress. ]]></description>
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<title>Uganda’s gold boom overtakes coffee as exports jump 76% to $5.8bn</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/ugandas-gold-boom-overtakes-coffee-as-exports-jump-76-to-58bn</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Uganda’s gold exports surged by 75.8% last year to about $5.8 billion, underscoring a rapid shift in the country’s export profile as bullion overtook coffee as the leading source of foreign exchange. ]]></description>
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<title>Congo deepens US ties with formal shortlist of high&amp;value mineral assets</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/congo-deepens-us-ties-with-formal-shortlist-of-high-value-mineral-assets</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Democratic Republic of Congo has formally presented a shortlist of state-owned mineral assets to the United States, signalling a significant step in a growing minerals partnership aimed at reshaping global supply chains for strategic metals. ]]></description>
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<title>Only two African presidents make Trump’s Gaza peace panel list</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/only-two-african-presidents-make-trumps-gaza-peace-panel-list</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/only-two-african-presidents-make-trumps-gaza-peace-panel-list</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump has invited a select group of world leaders to join his ‘Board of Peace for Gaza,’ a 20-point plan aimed at achieving lasting peace and overseeing reconstruction in the Palestinian enclave. ]]></description>
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<title>Top 10 African countries with the highest GDP growth forecast for  2026</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/top-10-african-countries-with-the-highest-gdp-growth-forecast-for-2026</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/top-10-african-countries-with-the-highest-gdp-growth-forecast-for-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sub-Saharan Africa&#039;s GDP growth is forecast to rise to 4.3% in 2026, up from an estimated 4.0% in 2025, supported by easing inflation, stronger domestic investment, and improved export performance in several economies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:04 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Africa’s top jewel producer Botswana struggles to sell diamonds amid 85% oversupply</title>
<link>https://panafricanwave.com/africas-top-jewel-producer-botswana-struggles-to-sell-diamonds-amid-85-oversupply</link>
<guid>https://panafricanwave.com/africas-top-jewel-producer-botswana-struggles-to-sell-diamonds-amid-85-oversupply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Botswana, Africa’s leading diamond producer, is facing a major oversupply crisis that is weighing on production and government revenues. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:04 +0300</pubDate>
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