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Ivory Coast looks to ‘national champion’ firms to lead economic development
After years of political and economic turmoil, the last fifteen years have seen Ivory Coast return to stability and strong economic growth. Now the government is looking to so-called "national champion" businesses to fuel economic development and small and medium enterprises.
Dozens feared drowned as boat capsizes in northern Nigeria
Rescue teams in northwestern Nigeria were searching Monday for survivors after a boat capsized with dozens of people on board.
Crush at Burundi prayer meeting leaves eight dead
A packed evangelical service in Bujumbura turned deadly on Saturday night, when a crowd crush killed eight people and left nine hurt.
Canada imposes temporary Ebola travel ban
Canada is tightening its borders over Ebola. Beginning July 20, foreign nationals who've been in the Democratic Republic of Congo within the past 21 days will be denied entry.
Trump and Infantino booed as they present World Cup trophy to Spain
US President Donald Trump and FIFA boss Gianni Infantino were met by boos on Sunday at the end of the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey.
Beyond Spain’s win: the moments that defined the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The final whistle may have crowned Spain as world champions, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered for far more than who lifted the trophy.
West African leaders approve Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline
West African leaders on Sunday signed an agreement approving the construction of a gas pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco at a summit of regional bloc ECOWAS in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown.
Nigerian court dismisses lawsuit seeking to halt Shell’s divestment
A Nigerian court Friday dismissed a lawsuit by a traditional monarch in the oil-rich delta region seeking to halt Shell's plan to offload its onshore assets over accusations of decades of environmental pollution.
Gabon’s President Oligui Ngema arrives in France for state visit
Gabon's President Brice Oligui Ngema kicked off a state visit to France on Monday, a follow up to French President Macron's visit to Libreville last year.
Wild celebrations in Madrid after Spain seal FIFA World Cup victory
Thousands of Spain supporters crowded the streets of Madrid in the early hours of Monday, celebrating the country's victory in the World Cup final.