Aarondex, Author at 1st Afrika

Indonesia, Ethiopia eye stronger economic, BRICS cooperation

AarondexMay 23, 2025

by AarondexMay 23, 20250639

Foreign Affairs Minister Sugiono and Ethiopian Ambassador to Indonesia, Fekadu Beyene Aleka, discussed intensifying cooperation between the two countries and the BRICS group of developing...

MSF Expands Emergency Medical Operations in Ethiopia as South Sudanese Refugees Flee Escalating Border Violence

AarondexMay 23, 2025

by AarondexMay 23, 20250695

As intense fighting resurfaces in parts of South Sudan, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has launched an emergency response in the Gambella region of Ethiopia to...

International News Africa

UN Rights Chief Urges South Sudan’s Warring Parties to Cease Renewed Fighting Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

AarondexMay 23, 2025

by AarondexMay 23, 20250680

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called on all parties involved in the conflict in South Sudan to urgently de-escalate...

SPORTS Africa

“Real Madrid Stars Pay Emotional Tribute as Luka Modric Bids Farewell After 13 Legendary Seasons”

AarondexMay 23, 2025

by AarondexMay 23, 20250768

Luka Modric gets emotional tributes from Real Madrid stars: Thank you legend Luka Modric gets emotional tributes from Real Madrid stars: Thank you legend As...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Ethiopia Launches FaydaPass to Promote Financial Inclusion

AarondexMay 23, 2025

by AarondexMay 23, 20250686

In a major step toward strengthening digital finance, Ethiopia has officially launched FaydaPass, a new digital wallet designed to promote financial inclusion and expand access...

Aviation Africa

Highest Paid US Airline CEO Earns Almost $34 Million

AarondexMay 23, 2025

by AarondexMay 23, 20250737

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby became the highest-paid executive in the U.S. airline industry, earning a total compensation of $33.9 million. This marked a significant...

Aviation Africa

Flight Attendant Under Investigation After Viral TikTok Sparks Bribery Concerns

AarondexMay 23, 2025

by AarondexMay 23, 20250614

A flight attendant employed by a major U.S. airline is currently under investigation following allegations of accepting gifts from a passenger, a practice that has...

Tourism Africa Transportation

Indian Tourism Shifts Away from Turkey and Azerbaijan

AarondexMay 23, 2025

by AarondexMay 23, 20250679

NEW DELHI- Indian tourists have begun cancelling their holiday plans to Turkey and Azerbaijan following diplomatic tensions that emerged after Operation Sindoor. The conflict intensified...

Aviation Africa

DGCA Mandates Closed Window Shades During Operations at Defence Airports

AarondexMay 23, 2025

by AarondexMay 23, 20250623

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a directive requiring all commercial airlines, charter services, and private jet operators to ensure that passenger...

ECONOMY Africa International News

Property developers target informal traders

AarondexMay 23, 2025

by AarondexMay 23, 20250516

Property developers in Zimbabwe are increasingly converting vacant central business district (CBD) office spaces into compact retail units to cater to the country’s expanding informal...

TECHNOLOGY Africa

potential with generative AI

AarondexMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025

by AarondexMay 23, 2025May 23, 20250477

IMAGINE a tool that searches through enormous volumes of data, identifies market trends, and generates concise, useful reports all before your morning tea. This is...

Aviation Africa

Ghana Launches Study into Sustainable Aviation Fuel Potential

AarondexMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025

by AarondexMay 22, 2025May 22, 20250711

Ghana is taking a bold step toward greener skies with the launch of a comprehensive feasibility study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), aimed at transforming...

International News Africa

SA submits trade package to US

AarondexMay 22, 2025

by AarondexMay 22, 20250592

South Africa has submitted a revised trade and investment proposal to the United States, aiming to improve diplomatic relations and boost economic cooperation. The updated...

BUSINESS Africa

Rising demand for gold, minerals fuelling corruption, instability in Africa, others – UN

AarondexMay 22, 2025

by AarondexMay 22, 20250517

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has raised alarms over the escalating global demand for gold and critical minerals, highlighting its role...

Aviation Africa

SriLankan Airlines Major Cabin Crew Recruitment Drive, Gets 12,000 Application

AarondexMay 22, 2025

by AarondexMay 22, 20250725

COLOMBO– SriLankan Airlines (UL) has initiated an extensive recruitment campaign to strengthen its cabin crew workforce, attracting nearly 12,000 applications following a public announcement. The...

Tourism Aviation

Mantashe: SA will be in good hands when budget 3.0 is tabled

AarondexMay 22, 2025

by AarondexMay 22, 20250544

As part of a renewed push to promote tourism and highlight its world-class infrastructure, Japan has officially unveiled a curated list of its ten most...

Aviation Africa

Private Jet Pilot Salary in Canada in 2025

AarondexMay 22, 2025

by AarondexMay 22, 20250678

Private flying in Canada is one of the country’s most sought-after industries. Whether it is as a hobby for many or just to connect between...

SPORTS Africa Entertainment

Football / UEFA Europa League / Manchester United

AarondexMay 21, 2025

by AarondexMay 21, 20250715

Manchester United’s hopes of lifting the UEFA Europa League trophy were dashed on a frustrating night in Bilbao, as they suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat...

POLITICS Africa BUSINESS

GNU Takes a Win, Taxpayers Take a Hit in Budget 3.0

AarondexMay 21, 2025

by AarondexMay 21, 20250538

South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has managed to pass Budget 3.0 after weeks of political back-and-forth, but the approval has come at a...

International News Africa

Crypto Founder Abducted in Uganda, Forced to Transfer $500,000 at Gunpoint

AarondexMay 21, 2025

by AarondexMay 21, 20250702

In a harrowing incident that underscores the vulnerabilities faced by cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, Festo Ivaibi, founder of Uganda-based blockchain education platform Mitroplus Labs, was abducted on...

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