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At least 87 dead after US submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 13:53
A torpedo fired by a US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, whose navy said Wednesday it recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people. The Iranian vessel su…
At least 87 dead after US submarine sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 13:53
A torpedo fired by a US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, whose navy said Wednesday it recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people. The Iranian vessel su…
A torpedo fired by a US submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, whose navy said Wednesday it recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people. The Iranian vessel sunk in the Indian Ocean was the Islamic Republic’s “prize ship,” US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
50 million a year need electricity access to reach Mission 300 goal
African Business • 05 Mar 2026, 12:08
The Mission 300 initiative has connected 44 million people, but needs to accelerate significantly to hit its 2030 goal.
50 million a year need electricity access to reach Mission 300 goal
African Business • 05 Mar 2026, 12:08
The Mission 300 initiative has connected 44 million people, but needs to accelerate significantly to hit its 2030 goal.
The Mission 300 initiative has connected 44 million people, but needs to accelerate significantly to hit its 2030 goal.
Nigeria suspends doctors over Adichie son’s death
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 11:36
Nigeria’s medical regulator has taken disciplinary action against three doctors in connection with the death of the young son of celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi…
Nigeria suspends doctors over Adichie son’s death
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 11:36
Nigeria’s medical regulator has taken disciplinary action against three doctors in connection with the death of the young son of celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi…
Nigeria’s medical regulator has taken disciplinary action against three doctors in connection with the death of the young son of celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
Egypt: Tourism holds strong despite regional tensions [Business Africa]
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 10:45
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Pix of the Day, 05 March 2026
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 10:07
Pix of the Day, 05 March 2026
Pix of the Day, 05 March 2026
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 10:07
Pix of the Day, 05 March 2026
Pix of the Day, 05 March 2026
Iran war oil price shock threatens to disrupt African economies
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 09:48
There are fears of prolonged disruption to global trade as shipping companies suspend operations through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran war oil price shock threatens to disrupt African economies
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 09:48
There are fears of prolonged disruption to global trade as shipping companies suspend operations through the Strait of Hormuz.
There are fears of prolonged disruption to global trade as shipping companies suspend operations through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ivory Coast cocoa growers to face 60% price cut on their produce
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 09:46
Ivory Coast, the world's leading cocoa producer, on Wednesday cut the price paid to its growers by nearly 60 percent, the government said, to try to address a sales slump affectin…
Ivory Coast cocoa growers to face 60% price cut on their produce
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 09:46
Ivory Coast, the world's leading cocoa producer, on Wednesday cut the price paid to its growers by nearly 60 percent, the government said, to try to address a sales slump affectin…
Ivory Coast, the world's leading cocoa producer, on Wednesday cut the price paid to its growers by nearly 60 percent, the government said, to try to address a sales slump affecting the sector.
Home advantage: Kenyan banks outperform foreign-owned competitors
African Business • 05 Mar 2026, 08:09
Nairobi has long been one of Africa's most important banking centres. It has established itself as a financial services hub surpassing even Kenya's economic importance within East…
Home advantage: Kenyan banks outperform foreign-owned competitors
African Business • 05 Mar 2026, 08:09
Nairobi has long been one of Africa's most important banking centres. It has established itself as a financial services hub surpassing even Kenya's economic importance within East…
Nairobi has long been one of Africa's most important banking centres. It has established itself as a financial services hub surpassing even Kenya's economic importance within East Africa. It is now becoming clear that Kenyan banks, specifically, are performing even better than banks headquartered in other countries that operate in Kenya. Report by Neil Ford.
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels say federal government is preparing to wage war
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 07:06
There have been reports that the defence force has massed troops and equipment at multiple locations along the regional border.
Ethiopia's Tigray rebels say federal government is preparing to wage war
Africanews EN • 05 Mar 2026, 07:06
There have been reports that the defence force has massed troops and equipment at multiple locations along the regional border.
There have been reports that the defence force has massed troops and equipment at multiple locations along the regional border.
Nigeria’s money supply drops slightly to N123trn
Vanguard Nigeria • 05 Mar 2026, 06:46
…as currency outside bank drops 3% •Credit to govt, private sector shrinks  By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s money supply (M²) fell by 0.8 percent month-on-month (MoM) to N12…
Nigeria’s money supply drops slightly to N123trn
Vanguard Nigeria • 05 Mar 2026, 06:46
…as currency outside bank drops 3% •Credit to govt, private sector shrinks  By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s money supply (M²) fell by 0.8 percent month-on-month (MoM) to N12…
…as currency outside bank drops 3% •Credit to govt, private sector shrinks  By Elizabeth Adegbesan Nigeria’s money supply (M²) fell by 0.8 percent month-on-month (MoM) to N123.4 trillion in January 2025 from N124.4 trillion in December 2025, indicating low liquidity in the banking system despite a decline in interest rate. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Open Market […] The post Nigeria’s money supply drops slightly to N123trn appeared first on Vanguard News.