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Rival presidential candidates on campaign trail in Benin

Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 21:36

Incumbent finance minister Romuald Wadagni is a strong favourite to win against opposition candidate, Paul Hounkpé.

Incumbent finance minister Romuald Wadagni is a strong favourite to win against opposition candidate, Paul Hounkpé.

CBN appeals against judgement nullifying Union Bank takeover

Premium Times Nigeria • 27 Mar 2026, 20:43

CBN argued that the lower court erred in law by holding that it acted outside its statutory powers when it dissolved the board of Union Bank. The post CBN appeals against judgemen…

CBN argued that the lower court erred in law by holding that it acted outside its statutory powers when it dissolved the board of Union Bank. The post CBN appeals against judgement nullifying Union Bank takeover appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tanzania landslides kill 20 as heavy rains hit East Africa

Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 20:13

At least 20 people have been killed in landslides in southern Tanzania after days of intense rainfall, as extreme weather continues to batter parts of East Africa.

At least 20 people have been killed in landslides in southern Tanzania after days of intense rainfall, as extreme weather continues to batter parts of East Africa.

Paint-maker CAP Plc reports 51% jump in annual profit to record N5.7 billion

Premium Times Nigeria • 27 Mar 2026, 18:10

“These achievements are underpinned by the disciplined execution of our strategy and the continued trust and commitment of our customers, trade partners and employees,” Bolarin Ok…

“These achievements are underpinned by the disciplined execution of our strategy and the continued trust and commitment of our customers, trade partners and employees,” Bolarin Okunowo, the managing director, said. The post Paint-maker CAP Plc reports 51% jump in annual profit to record N5.7 billion appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

First golden snub‑nosed monkey born outside Asia makes debut at French zoo

Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 18:04

A golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at France’s ZooParc de Beauval, in what the zoo says is a first outside Asia and a milestone for conservation.

A golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at France’s ZooParc de Beauval, in what the zoo says is a first outside Asia and a milestone for conservation.

Global mohair supply flourishes in South Africa's desert

Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 17:18

Linked by dirt tracks and dotted with remote farms, the sparsely populated Karoo region sits at the heart of the global mohair trade, supplying more than half of the world's outpu…

Linked by dirt tracks and dotted with remote farms, the sparsely populated Karoo region sits at the heart of the global mohair trade, supplying more than half of the world's output of the fibre prized for its sheen and softness

Athletes run in Gaza Strip's first 'marathon' in more than two years

Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 16:57

Some 300 participants from across the Palestinian enclave ran a four kilometre-long race along Salah al-Din street.

Some 300 participants from across the Palestinian enclave ran a four kilometre-long race along Salah al-Din street.

106 London properties linked to Access Holdings ex-CEO Wigwe

Premium Times Nigeria • 27 Mar 2026, 16:45

The UK-based media outlet, in its findings, named Herbert Wigwe, the former chief executive of Access Holdings, who died in February 2024, among several billionaires recently disc…

The UK-based media outlet, in its findings, named Herbert Wigwe, the former chief executive of Access Holdings, who died in February 2024, among several billionaires recently discovered to be using offshore tax havens to shield ownership of their properties from public knowledge. The post 106 London properties linked to Access Holdings ex-CEO Wigwe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Pope Leo’s Africa tour sparks hope and controversy

Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 16:01

As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first major African trip next month, Algeria welcomes a historic papal debut while Equatorial Guinea faces growing discontent over forced contribu…

As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first major African trip next month, Algeria welcomes a historic papal debut while Equatorial Guinea faces growing discontent over forced contributions to fund the visit.

Curfews, EVs and ethanol: How African countries are trying to save fuel

Africanews EN • 27 Mar 2026, 15:53

Egypt has ordered shops, restaurants and shopping malls to close from 9:00 pm from Saturday, hoping to curb energy bills that have more than doubled because of the Iran war

Egypt has ordered shops, restaurants and shopping malls to close from 9:00 pm from Saturday, hoping to curb energy bills that have more than doubled because of the Iran war

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