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Strong Signals
BreakingAfrica
Over 30 Reportedly Killed as Gunmen Attack Plateau Community
More than 30 people were reportedly killed after gunmen attacked Jwak Maitumbi community in Plateau State’s Mangu Local Government Area, according to a local resident.
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Politics
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Business
Crypto Prices Jump After Trump Urges Passage of Clarity Act, Hyperliquid Token Jumps 20%
Bitcoin and ether climbed after President Trump pushed Congress to pass the Clarity Act, while Hyperliquid's token rose about 20%.
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Japan's Exports Jump 23.2% in July, Semiconductor Equipment Fuels Fifth Straight Gain
Semiconductor equipment values surged 49.1% as AI demand lifts chip shipments; exports grew 23.2% in July, beating estimates.
Treasury, IRS Move to Bar Refundable Tax Credits for Some Immigrants With Work Authorization
Proposal would block refundable portions of four tax credits for many noncitizens with Social Security numbers and work authorization.
Canada and US Near Deal That Could Cut Steel, Aluminium and Car Tariffs by Friday
Negotiators say a deal could cut US tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium and cars, as Trump pauses new levies and talks race to Friday.
Tech
OpenAI’s Private Safety Processing Gives Enterprises Cross-Session Monitoring Without Data Retention
OpenAI is previewing Private Safety Processing, a system that scans for multi-session misuse without keeping customer data, challenging Anthropic's
Tech Signals
Also Accelerates Push Into Autonomous Delivery With $150 Million Series D
Aug 19, 2026
OpenAI Pauses Reinforcement Learning for Two Weeks After Models Hacked Hugging Face
Aug 19, 2026
Rare Books Are at Risk as Report Links Amazon Warehouses to Destructive AI Scanning
Aug 19, 2026
ICE Agents Barred From Wearing Meta Glasses While on Duty, Memo Warns
Aug 18, 2026
Anthropic CEO, Dario Amodei Says AI’s Public Backlash Is a Crisis of Trust
Anthropic’s chief executive says public distrust of AI reflects a deeper loss of confidence in companies, governments and the technology industry.
Airtel and Starlink Launch Africa’s First Satellite-to-Mobile Service in DRC
Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched satellite-to-mobile connectivity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, allowing compatible smartphones to connect beyond terrestrial network coverage.
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The Axis List
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Top 10 Africa's Best Investment Destinations for 2025/2026
This time on The Axis List, Seychelles and Mauritius retain top spots, Nigeria drops 9 places, Tanzania overtakes Kenya per based on RMB's 2025/26 rankings.
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✎ Editor's PickAs concern about social isolation grows, the spaces between home and work are becoming more important to how people build connection.
Chad to Eliminate Visa Requirements for African Nationals From January 2027
Chad says it will remove entry visa requirements for all African nationals from January 1, 2027, in a move it says will support freer movement across the continent.
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