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Oprah Winfrey's renowned girls' academy in South Africa will close its boarding school after 2027, ending a nearly 20-year chapter while expanding scholarship opportunities for young women nationwide. 🔗africanquarters.co/oprah-winfrey-… #OprahWinfrey #SouthAfrica #GirlsEducation

🇬🇭Ghana's Court of Appeal has overturned the corruption conviction of fmr MASLOC boss Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, triggering a political storm and an immediate Supreme Court challenge by the Attorney Gen. 🔗africanquarters.co/sedina-tamaklo… #SedinaTamakloe #GhanaPolitics #MASLOC #AfricaNews

Over 1,500 migrants have reached Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in a single week, overwhelming shelters and raising humanitarian concerns. Read more: 🔗 africanquarters.co/ceuta-migratio… via @AfricanQuarters #CeutaMigrationCrisis #Spain #Morocco #Migration

A week of 2 major developments in Libya: ✈️512 migrants return home thru IOM-supported flights 🛩️Eastern and western forces begin establishing a unified air operations command Migration mgmt n military reunification moving in parallel africanquarters.co/libya-migrant-… #LibyaMigrantReturns

Kizza Besigye is unconscious in a Kampala ICU after collapsing during his treason trial, according to his wife Winnie Byanyima. The veteran Ugandan opposition leader's condition has intensified concerns over his detention and access to medical care. 🔗 africanquarters.co/kizza-besigyes…

Damietta Port Fire Raises Security Questions in Egypt A fire that broke out on two gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta Port has sparked international attention after maritime security firms suggested a drone strike may have been involved. 🔗africanquarters.co/damietta-port-… #DamiettaPortFire

Canada says Nigeria remains a priority under its Africa Strategy. At a meeting in Abuja, Canadian officials reaffirmed the Canada-Nigeria strategic partnership, highlighting more than $127 million in assistance. 🔗africanquarters.co/canada-nigeria… #Nigeria #Canada #Africa #Investment

🇨🇩DR Congo says it has secured a major breakthrough after announcing an FDLR disarmament protocol under the Washington Accords. 🇷🇼Rwanda immediately rejected the move, calling it a political manoeuvre with no legal standing. 🔗 africanquarters.co/fdlr-disarmame… #Rwanda #FDLR #EasternCongo

Nigeria exceeded its 2024 borrowing target by N4.79tn after revenue fell short of projections. • Borrowing: N12.62tn • Approved target: N7.83tn • Fiscal deficit: N13.51tn • Public debt: N144.67tn Is Nigeria borrowing too much? 🔗 africanquarters.co/nigeria-exceed… #Debt #BudgetDeficit

Algeria has elected its first-ever woman speaker of parliament. Khalida Boufedeche's victory marks a historic moment in the country's political history and places her among Algeria's most powerful officials. 🔗africanquarters.co/algerias-first… #Algeria #AfricanPolitics #WomenInLeadership

Pan-African Parliament lawmakers have tabled an urgent motion seeking a continental response to attacks on African migrants in S/Africa. MPs from East and West Africa say the issue demands united action b4 the current session ends. 🔗africanquarters.co/african-migran… #Xenophobia

Nigeria's tech hub position is under threat after startup funding fell to 4th place in Africa in 2025. Kenya, Egypt and South Africa attracted more investment, while Nigerian startups raised just $345m. Industry leaders warn policy uncertainty... africanquarters.co/nigerias-tech-…

African foreign ministers have wrapped up the 49th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council in Addis Ababa. Meeting focused on water security, sanitation, governance and Agenda 2063 priorities, recommendations now head to African leaders 🔗africanquarters.co/african-union-… #Agenda2063

5 Kenyan security officers killed in Mandera IED attack Suspected al-Shabaab militants detonated an improvised explosive device b4 launching an ambush on a security patrol near the Kenya-Somalia border, killing 5 officers and injuring others. 🔗 africanquarters.co/mandera-ied-at… #Mandera

Senegal's Pres Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrived Bamako on his first foreign mission since becoming ECOWAS chairman. His visit comes as Ecowas seeks to rebuild ties with Mali and the Alliance of Sahel States. 🔗africanquarters.co/fayes-visit-to… @AfricanQuarters #Senegal #Mali #ECOWAS #Sahel

✈️ Nigeria's Ticket Sales Charge dispute reaches boiling point. Aviation unions have given airlines seven days to pay outstanding statutory levies or face nationwide picketing, a move that could disrupt flight operations. 🔗 africanquarters.co/ticket-sales-c… via @AfricanQuarters

Chad's withdrawal from the ICC marks another major shift in Africa's relationship with international justice. Why is N'Djamena leaving? What role did US pressure play? And what could this mean for the African Union? Read the full story: africanquarters.co/chads-withdraw… @AfricanQuarters

Power cuts. Public anger. Strategic energy infrastructure. The Libya power outage protests have escalated after demonstrators targeted one of d country's most important gas facilities, raising fears of wider blackouts. 🔗africanquarters.co/libya-power-ou… #Libya #EnergySecurity #PowerOutage

Kenya and Britain have moved to restore their military training partnership after a dispute over a defence cooperation agreement created weeks of uncertainty. The resumption keeps BATUK operations on track. 🔗 africanquarters.co/kenya-uk-milit… via @AfricanQuarters #Kenya #Africa #Defence

Nigeria's Ticket Sales Charge dispute is escalating. Aviation unions have given airlines seven days to settle unpaid levies or face nationwide picketing, raising fears of flight disruptions. Read more: africanquarters.co/ticket-sales-c… via @AfricanQuarters #Nigeria #Aviation #Airlines