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2024 African Peacebuilding Network (APN) and Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa Fellows.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 20240645

The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) and the Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa (Next Gen) program have unveiled their 2024 cohorts of distinguished fellows. These...

UN and Swarovski Foundation Launch Global Initiative for Young Innovators

Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 20240588

The United Nations, in partnership with the Swarovski Foundation, is excited to announce the opening of entries for the Creatives for Our Future programme. Young...

Aviation Africa International News Tourism

Emirates Launches Inaugural Flight to Madagascar, Boosting Tourism and Economic Growth.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 20240656

Emirates has expanded its global network with the addition of Madagascar as a new destination, marking a significant milestone for both the airline and the...

Education Africa

Death Toll Rises to 17 in Kenyan School Fire, Investigation Underway.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 20240724

The death toll from a devastating fire at a central Kenyan school early Friday has risen to 17, authorities have confirmed. The blaze erupted at...

International News Africa POLITICS

Germany Denies Considering Rwanda Deportation Plan Similar to UK Scheme

Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 6, 20240700

Germany’s ambassador to the UK has dismissed claims that Berlin is considering a deportation scheme similar to the controversial Rwanda plan introduced by the previous...

Health Africa

Breakthrough AI-Driven Technology Targets Cancer and Alzheimer’s Treatment, Scientists Reveal

Jide AdesinaSeptember 5, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 5, 20240879

HARARE – A team of researchers led by Professor Simon Mukwembi has made a significant breakthrough in cancer and Alzheimer’s treatment, using an advanced AI-based...

Africa Asia ECONOMY

China Elevates Ties with Africa, Unveils 10 Partnership Actions at 2024 FOCAC Summit

Jide AdesinaSeptember 5, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 5, 20240958

BEIJING – China and Africa have strengthened their collaborative efforts toward modernization, as Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an upgrade in China-Africa relations and unveiled...

BUSINESS Africa Power

Ghana’s Parliament Approves $250M World Bank Loan for Energy Sector Recovery After Initial Rejection

Jide AdesinaSeptember 5, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 5, 20240695

Accra, Ghana – After initially rejecting the proposal in a surprise vote on July 30, the Parliament of Ghana has now approved a $250 million...

Africa TECHNOLOGY

Gold Fields Leverages AWS to Transform Technology Infrastructure, Pioneering Cloud Adoption in Mining.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 4, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 4, 20240801

Gold Fields has taken a groundbreaking step by migrating its entire SAP and treasury systems to Amazon Web Services (AWS), challenging the mining industry’s traditional...

ECONOMY Africa Europe International News

Egypt’s President Sisi Makes Historic Visit to Turkey, Signaling Thaw in Decade-Long Diplomatic Freeze.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 4, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 4, 20240800

Ankara, Turkey — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on September 4, marking the first presidential-level...

Africa Asia TECHNOLOGY

UN Chief Calls for Inclusive AI to Benefit All.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 4, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 4, 20240620

On Tuesday, the UN Secretary-General emphasized the need for global cooperation in harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning that unequal access could...

ECONOMY Africa Asia International News

Ruto and Xi Discuss Major Infrastructure Projects to Strengthen Kenya-China Partnership.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 3, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 3, 20240918

The expansion of Kenya’s infrastructure dominated discussions between President William Ruto and Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the Great Hall of the...

Africa

DR Congo Prison Break Attempt Leaves 129 Dead in Kinshasa.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 3, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 3, 20240687

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reported that at least 129 people lost their lives during a mass attempted prison break at the Makala...

International News Africa

Tragedy Off Libyan Coast: Migrant Boat Capsizes, 1 Dead, 22 Missing.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 3, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 3, 20240622

A boat carrying migrants en route to Europe capsized off the coast of Libya on Tuesday, resulting in one confirmed death and 22 people reported...

ECONOMY Africa Asia

Xi Jinping and Tinubu Pledge to Deepen China-Nigeria Relations, Sign New Cooperation Agreements

Jide AdesinaSeptember 3, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 3, 20240865

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to strengthen the longstanding diplomatic friendship between China and...

BUSINESS Africa ECONOMY

Dangote Refinery Unveils First Petrol Batch, Promises Market Availability Within 48 Hours

Jide AdesinaSeptember 3, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 3, 20240677

The Dangote Oil Refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), has unveiled its first petrol product to the Nigerian public. The presentation...

Africa Asia BUSINESS

Nigeria Poised to Expand Partnership with Indonesia.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 2, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 2, 20240746

Nigeria has expressed its readiness to strengthen relations with Indonesia. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said there is a lot of...

Agriculture Africa

Gates Foundation Awards Sh1 Billion to Boost Tanzania’s Horticulture Sector

Jide AdesinaSeptember 2, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 2, 20240894

Key Points to Know: This initiative marks the Gates Foundation’s first venture into Tanzania’s horticultural sector, focusing on the Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions. Arusha –...

Africa Tourism

South Africa’s Last Captive Elephant Embarks on New Life.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 2, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 2, 20240743

Charley, once the last captive elephant in South Africa, has embarked on a new chapter of life at a private game reserve after spending 40...

Africa Uncategorized

Tragedy Strikes Again: Niger Loses 15 More to Severe Flooding.

Jide AdesinaSeptember 1, 2024

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 1, 20240866

The West African nation of Niger continues to grapple with the devastating effects of torrential rains that have been battering the country since June. The...

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