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Managing hazards for effective and sustainable business

By Pojanee Fleury, Staff Writer

Feb. 2, 2025

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Ory Okolloh appointed by Google to manage its Africa Policy

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How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam
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The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.

US convicts Rwandan man who hid genocide role for decades
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Eric Nshimiye was accused of lying to a jury to protect himself and a fellow perpetrator of the genocide.

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President Tinubu to 'pray for Nigeria' during Saudi Arabia trip
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

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Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

The acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.

US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East

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More than 20 heads of state arrived at the summit.

Demands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism laws
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Families affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.

'I cannot teach you integrity': How employee theft is hurting small businesses in Africa
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

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Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

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Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?
Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2026

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Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

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Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, but Rwanda's deal to stage a race has prompted accusations of sportswashing against the country.

Mourners killed by Kenya police at Odinga national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

After analysing 1,500 videos and images of the Raila Odinga memorial, Africa Eye finds that those killed were far from the scuffles.

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Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

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Careless dismissals give Australia route to series win
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

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Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

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Ireland captain Stirling out of Namibia series
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the concluding two matches of his side's one-day international series in Namibia after fracturing his finger.

Ulster's Augustus enjoying South Africa homecoming
Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2026

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Approach African GP with humility, says Hamilton
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The journalist who became king in Uganda
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Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni.

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