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Monitoring Media Narratives Across Africa
Last updated: October 2026
Monitoring Media Narratives Across Africa
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The political climate is heating up in the run-up to the presidential election in Côte d'Ivoire. On Saturday, October 11, 2025, a march organized by the “common front” of the Ivorian opposition was banned by the prefectural authorities. Quickly dispersed by the police, the rally …
The Common Front, made up of the two main opposition parties in Côte d'Ivoire, called on Sunday to demonstrate “every day” to demand political dialogue in particular. This request comes at a time of growing political tension, less than two weeks before the presidential election …
The South African rand appreciated more than 1% to around 17.3 per USD, approaching its highest level since September 2024, buoyed by record prices of critical metal prices, including gold, palladium and platinum. Meanwhile, traders welcomed developments in the Middle East, while also factoring in …
The South African rand was buoyed by record gold prices on Monday as investors opted for the safe-haven metal after U.S. President Donald Trump renewed tariff threats against China. The commodity-backed currency fell about 1.7% after Trump's announcement on Friday, but has tried to pare …
The new Innovation & Application Center supports Beauty & Personal Care customers in the region with tailor-made solutions and services such as formulation development, stability testing and sensory assessment. The Johannesburg Center is the newest out of 71 Brenntag Specialties centers globally and adds to …
Presidential election in Côte d'Ivoire: officials of the PDCI and PPA-CI parties say they are under police surveillance In Côte d'Ivoire, the “common front” formed by the PPA-CI and PDCI parties called for a march on Saturday, October 11. A march banned by the prefectural …
The rise of Senegalese audiovisual, from movie theaters to the small screen Published on: Dakar has become a locomotive for audiovisual production. On primetime TV, on digital platforms, on phones or on the big screen, all media are good in Senegal for watching series. Some …
South African state-owned asset management company Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has increased its stake in Sibanye-Stillwater to more than 20%, solidifying its position as the mining company's largest shareholder. The Johannesburg-based mining group announced PIC's acquisition of an additional 2.35% in equity, increasing its total …
The Ivorian opposition denounces a wave of repression The Ivorian opposition denounces a wave of repression The party of Laurent Gbagbo (PPA-CI), strongly condemned the attack on the home of Noël Akossi Bendjo (photo1), vice-president of the PDCI, which occurred on the night of 11 …
The Ivorian opposition denounces a wave of repression The Ivorian opposition denounces a wave of repression The party of Laurent Gbagbo (PPA-CI), strongly condemned the attack on the home of Noël Akossi Bendjo (photo 1), vice-president of the PDCI, which occurred on the night of …