Anna Faraja

Lagos Goes Green: Big Waste-to-Wealth Biogas Project Launches at Ikosi Market

• West Africa

Lagos Goes Green: Big Waste-to-Wealth Biogas Project Launches at Ikosi Market

Anna Faraja February 9, 2026

Lagos is launching a waste-to-wealth project today at Ikosi Market, with a new biodigester set to turn...

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Naira Holds Steady Against Dollar as CBN’s Matching System Gains Traction

• Finance

Naira Holds Steady Against Dollar as CBN’s Matching System Gains Traction

Anna Faraja February 9, 2026

The Nigerian naira traded around ₦1,363 per dollar in official markets, maintaining calm after weeks of stability,...

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Google Research Africa Unveils WAXAL, a New Open Dataset to Advance African Speech Technology

• West Africa

Google Research Africa Unveils WAXAL, a New Open Dataset to Advance African Speech Technology

Anna Faraja February 9, 2026

Google Research Africa has announced the launch of WAXAL, a new open dataset designed to accelerate the...

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Tanzania and Uganda Presidents Hold Talks to Boost Infrastructure Cooperation and Oil Exports

• East & Central Africa

Tanzania and Uganda Presidents Hold Talks to Boost Infrastructure Cooperation and Oil Exports

Anna Faraja February 9, 2026

Presidents of Tanzania and Uganda have held high-level talks aimed at strengthening cross-border infrastructure projects and enhancing...

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President Samia Suluhu Hassan Reopens Kariakoo Market After Major Reconstruction

• East & Central Africa

President Samia Suluhu Hassan Reopens Kariakoo Market After Major Reconstruction

Anna Faraja February 9, 2026

President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Sunday reopened Kariakoo Market in Dar es Salaam, marking a major step...

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Burundi secures $129 million US-backed health funding over five years

• East & Central Africa

Burundi secures $129 million US-backed health funding over five years

Anna Faraja February 9, 2026

Burundi has joined the American First Health Initiative after signing a five-year bilateral health cooperation agreement worth...

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World Bank approves $150 million project to support Gabon’s water and electricity sector

• West Africa

World Bank approves $150 million project to support Gabon’s water and electricity sector

Anna Faraja February 9, 2026

The World Bank has approved a $150 million financing package for Gabon aimed at improving access to...

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South Africa withdraws troops from UN mission in DR Congo

• South Africa

South Africa withdraws troops from UN mission in DR Congo

Anna Faraja February 9, 2026

South Africa has begun withdrawing its troops from eastern DR Congo, ending its role in a UN...

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Kenya Government Gazettes New Senior School Fees Structure to Protect Households and Ease Burden on Parents

• East & Central Africa

Kenya Government Gazettes New Senior School Fees Structure to Protect Households and Ease Burden on Parents

Anna Faraja February 8, 2026

The Kenyan government has announced a new senior school fees structure for 2026 in a major policy...

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52-Year-Old Zambian Fisherman Fatally Attacked by Crocodile While Fleeing Elephants Along Luangwa River

• South Africa

52-Year-Old Zambian Fisherman Fatally Attacked by Crocodile While Fleeing Elephants Along Luangwa River

Anna Faraja February 7, 2026

A 52-year-old fisherman in eastern Zambia, Dean Nyirenda, died after a crocodile mauled him while he was...

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