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Dubai firm invests $1.6bn to power Africa’s AI data centres and agribusiness expansion

Founded in 2014, the privately held firm is repositioning to address Africa’s growing food security pressures while capitalising on rising demand for digital infrastructure driven by cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The company has already invested about $300 million in land acquisitions and asset-backed projects across the continent, with further funding to be deployed through partnerships and public–private collaborations with African governments.

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Land Seizures Defended by Zimbabwe’s President Amid Talks of Superiority

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa defended the country’s land reform, saying reclaimed land from colonial settlers was returned to Zimbabweans despite triggering decades of international sanctions. The government has pledged $3.5 billion to compensate displaced white farmers but has struggled to meet payment deadlines.

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Togo Partners with Sheba Hospital for Medical Mission in Kpalimé

Kpalimé Hospital is hosting a mobile medical mission from February 1–10, offering free consultations and surgeries for conditions like hernias, lipomas, and cysts. Togolese doctors are working alongside specialists from Tel Aviv’s Sheba Hospital to provide care, train local staff, and improve access to healthcare for vulnerable communities.

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