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Why displaying wealth in rural communities can attract envy, financial expectations and social pressure, making quiet prosperity more appealing than flashy displays of success.
1 Nov 2026
Aliko Dangote is set to launch Africa’s largest-ever IPO as Dangote Refinery offers 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 each, targeting ₦2.15 trillion to finance a major expansion of its refining capacity.
Hundreds of Congolese and Burundian nationals lined up along Denis Pritt Road in Nairobi on Monday to apply for border passes and Laisser-Passer documents as they prepare to return home following Kenya’s crackdown on foreign small traders and hawkers.
Ten-man Gor Mahia advanced to the final of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup on Tuesday after defeating Sudan’s Al Hilal Omdurman 8-7 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra time.
Kenyan champions Gor Mahia will be aiming to book a place in the CECAFA Clubs Cup final when they take on Sudan's Al-Hilal in a high-stakes semi-final clash at Kigali Pele Stadium.
Opposition leaders on Monday condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, describing the overnight police operation and subsequent detention as an act of political intolerance and a threat to freedom of expression.
Burkina Faso has unveiled locally made military uniforms woven from traditional Burkinabè fabric, reflecting Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s push for self-reliance, national production, and cultural pride.
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