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FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt hold Belgium in impressive Group G opener
SEATTLE, June 16, 2026 — Egypt delivered an impressive performance to earn a deserved 1–1 draw against FIFA World Cup contenders Belgium in their opening Group G match in Seattle on Monday,…
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AFC backs US$ 7bln Dangote fertiliser expansion to strengthen Africa’s food security
LAGOS, June 16, 2026 — Africa Finance Corporation [AFC], the continent’s infrastructure solutions provider, is helping drive a US$ 7 billion fertiliser expansion programme by Dangote Group designed to triple production capacity…
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S&P Global Ratings assigns Afreximbank ‘BBB+/A-2’ investment grade rating
KAMPALA, June 16, 2026 — S&P Global Ratings has assigned African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] a ‘BBB+’ long-term issuer credit rating and an ‘A-2’ short-term issuer credit rating, with a Stable Outlook, reinforcing the…
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African fish exporters Cape Verde shock Spain to claim historic point on World Cup debut
ATLANTA, June 15, 2026 — Debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest results in their football history by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw in their opening Group H…
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Angola steps up efforts to revive coffee industry
LUANDA, June 15, 2026 — Angola, once among Africa’s largest coffee producers, is moving to tighten export regulations as part of efforts to revive a sector that collapsed following independence and years…
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Amad Diallo’s Late Strike Hands Côte d’Ivoire Africa’s First Win at 2026 World Cup
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 15, 2026 — Just when the Group E encounter appeared destined to end goalless, Amad Diallo produced a moment of composure and quality in the closing stages to hand…
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Report Finds Coffee Giants Yet to Commit to Living Income for Farmers Ahead of New EU Rules
KAMPALA, June 15, 2026 — A new report on the global coffee sector has found that none of the world’s leading coffee roasters and traders has committed to ensuring coffee farmers earn…
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FIFA World Cup: African Giants Morocco and Brazil Share Spoils in Classic Encounter
NEW JERSEY, June 14, 2026 — African football powerhouse, Morocco and Brazil played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in a classic World Cup encounter as both sides opened their campaign with a…
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EBRD sets out new Approach to Financial Market Development
LONDON, June 14, 2023 — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development [EBRD] has published its new Approach to Financial Market Development, underlining the central role of deep and resilient domestic financial…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump’s USA hammer Paraguay 4–1
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA, June 13, 2026 — Folarin Balogun struck twice as the United States launched their first home FIFA World Cup campaign in 32 years with a commanding 4–1 victory over Paraguay on…
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