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Last update: an hour agoAviation & Trade: Saudia has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR (HZ-ASBA), making it the first Gulf operator in the Middle East and Africa to fly the extra-long-range narrowbody, with 15 on order through end-2027 to expand tourism, business travel and pilgrim routes. Politics & Parties: In South Africa, the ANC has referred Bheki Cele and Sisisi Tolashe to its disciplinary committee over alleged reputational damage, while in Nigeria the AAC adopted Omoyele Sowore as its consensus 2027 presidential candidate—then he stepped down as party chairman, replaced by Samuel Ajeigbe. Economy & Development: The AfDB says Africa’s growth will slow to 4.2% this year as Middle East tensions lift fuel and food costs, while it backed Zambia’s Access Bank with a $20m trade finance guarantee to unlock SME imports and exports. Governance & Accountability: Ghana’s Auditor-General reports GH¢580m irregularities tied to the 2023 African Games, and South Africa’s AI policy was pulled after fabricated AI citations—now being rebuilt. Health & Security: Ebola screening is ramping up at three US airports as the outbreak spreads in Central Africa.
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