Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has formed a taskforce to come up with emergency solutions to try and fix the country's ailing economy ... Show more
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Court Sentences Former Liberian Rebel Leader to 30 Years - BBC News
- Police in Togo dispersed an opposition press conference convened to discuss a controversial constitutional reform. Concerns exist that shifting from a presidential to a parliamentary system could lead to the long-standing President, Faure Gnassingbe, staying in power indefinitely.
- Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni, formally inaugurated the nation's inaugural interest-free commercial Islamic bank. This financial institution is expected to play a substantial role in advancing the country's financial sector.
- A South African entrepreneur has been implicated in the murder of renowned rapper AKA. Allegedly, the individual transferred a significant sum of money to one of the current suspects on trial for the rapper's homicide.
- A French court commuted the life sentence of former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara to 30 years. He was convicted of crimes against humanity and violence against civilians during Liberia's civil war.
FCC Lets SpaceX Expand Testing of Cellular Starlink for Phones: The experimental authorization means SpaceX can test its cellular Starlink system statewide in ...
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Nigeria to grant mining licences only to companies that process locally: Nigeria will only grant new mining licences to companies that present a plan on how ...
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A Healthcare worker and his colleagues hitchhike a police land cruiser which took off at full speed while he didn't know that the force of gravity could land ... Show more
South Africa Has Many of World’s Worst Air-Pollution Sites: South Africa is home to many of the world’s worst emission sites for toxic nitrogen dioxide and ...
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It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
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Quick Glance: Bittersweet Easter for Chocolate Lovers and African Cocoa Farmers
- Changing climate negatively impacts global cocoa supply and West African cocoa farmers’ earnings.
- Cocoa exports from Ivory Coast down by a third lead to a sharp rise in cocoa prices globally.
- Major chocolate manufacturers increase chocolate prices to boost profits while consumers pay more.
- Smaller chocolate businesses struggle with rising cocoa prices and declining sales as efforts to boost cocoa production are implemented.
South Africa’s Tepid Economy and High Rates Crimp Credit Growth: South African’s appetite for credit softened toward the end of last year amid high interest ...
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One of Africa’s largest airlines, Kenya Airways, made an operating profit in 2023 – the first time since 2017.
Part of the reason for the success was a more ... Show more
Africa Live: French court confirms Liberian ex-rebel's conviction - BBC News: A French appeals court confirms that Kunti Kamara was guilty of the war crimes ...
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Quick Glance: Africa News: 25-31 March 2024
- Six people found guilty of the murder of politician Chokri Belaid after a decade-long wait
- Kenya Airways reports an operating profit for the first time since 2017
- Cocoa prices hit a record high due to harvest failures caused by droughts
- Ugandan government instructs all civil servants to exercise weekly for health benefits
The newly appointed Minister of State for trade, industry and cooperatives (trade), Gen Wilson Mbadi has handed over the office of the Chief of Defence Forces ... Show more
South African rand little changed; PPI, budget and trade data due: The South African rand was little changed in early trade on Thursday, ahead of a flurry of ...
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Climate tech VC Satgana closes first fund that targets early-stage startups in Africa, Europe
techcrunch.com/2024/03/28/satgana-closes-first-fund/
Kenya Airways swings to first operating profit since 2017: Kenya Airways swung to an operating profit of 10.53 billion shillings ($80.38 million) last year ...
reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-airways-swings-80-mln-operating-profit-2023-2024-03-26/
Warby Parker offering free solar eclipse glasses ahead of 'celestial spectacle': How to get them
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Quick Glance: Inspiring Students Through Solar Eclipse Simulation
- An Indianapolis teacher uses a solar eclipse simulation to inspire her students.
- Students simulate a total solar eclipse and learn about the upcoming event.
- Insight from an astronomy professor and emphasis on eclipse safety.
- Efforts to ensure students can safely observe the eclipse during a remote learning day.
Nigeria unveils revamped economic management structure amid rising hardship: President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday announced an overhaul of Nigeria's economic ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-unveils-revamped-economic-management-structure-amid-rising-hardship-2024-03-27/
Speaker Anita Among has protested the move by Ministry of Finance to slash Parliament’s budget by 50%, with MPs describing the decision as humiliating and ... Show more
Twitter user falsely claims dollar sold at N1000: As of 27 March, the post had gained more than 271,500 views, 715 reactions, 178 comments ...
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Money trail led us to the man who deposited hit payoff: AKA detective: The detective investigating the murders of Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and his friend ...
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Quick Glance: Money Trail Leads to Man Who Deposited Hit Payoff: AKA Detective
- While the accused are applying for bail, the state is opposing it.
- The investigator alleges that Durban businessman Sydney Mfunda Gcaba was the source of an R800,000 payoff.
- The state argues that there are no exceptional circumstances justifying his release on bail.
- The detective team is thoroughly investigating the origins of these and other funds utilized in the planning and execution of the offenses.
South African Lawmakers Vote In Favor of Pension-System Overhaul: South African lawmakers on Wednesday backed a bill reforming the country’s pension laws to ...
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Johannesburg Water Crisis: No Relief for Five Years: South Africa’s commercial hub, Gauteng Province, will be short of water until a cross-border supply ...
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Naira continues rise against dollar: At the Investor’s and Exporters (I&E) window, the Naira traded between N1,486 and N1,300 against the dollar.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday disclosed that it sold $10,000 to each Bureau De Change operators at a rate of N1,251 per U.S. dollar ... Show more
Nigeria's naira gains on spot market after central bank rate hike: Nigeria's naira rose to a five-week high against the dollar in intraday trading on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/nigerias-naira-gains-spot-market-after-central-bank-rate-hike-2024-03-27/
The New York Auto Show opens to the public on Friday, and it comes as the industry faces tough choices on whether to charge ahead with investment in electric ... Show more
Fossil fuel-focused Africa Energy Bank on track to start this year: The proposed Africa Energy Bank, which will focus investment in oil and gas projects across ...
reuters.com/business/energy/fossil-fuel-focused-africa-energy-bank-track-start-this-year-2024-03-27/
The leader of the Patriotic Alliance Gayton Mckenzie took to social media and announced he would be putting up a R1 million reward for the safe return of ... Show more
Dr Mosimane Pitso ‘humbled’ at news of honorary doctorate from UJ: Pitso Mosimane said he was “grateful” and “humbled” by the news on Tuesday that the University ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-03-26-dr-mosimane-pitso-humbled-at-news-of-honorary-doctorate-from-uj/
Quick Glance: Dr. Mosimane Pitso Honored with Honorary Doctorate from UJ
- Pitso Mosimane said he was 'grateful' and 'humbled' by the news that the University of Johannesburg will recognize his contributions to football and society by awarding him an honorary doctorate.
- The award will be bestowed upon former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Mosimane, now boss of Abha Club in the Saudi Pro League, on July 25.
- Mosimane expressed his gratitude to the university leadership for the acknowledgment and praised those who have contributed to his success, including players, coaches, football administrators, media, supporters, and the public in South Africa, especially from the football fraternity.
- The university praised Mosimane for his remarkable success as a football player and national and international coach, as well as his advocacy for African football development and equal opportunities for African players in global competitions.
Naira extends gains across forex markets: Naira extended its appreciation run on Wednesday at both the official and unofficial after closing the market to N1 ...
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Ethiopia's biggest bank says it has recouped most of the cash lost during a system glitch | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/27/ethiopias-biggest-bank-says-it-has-recouped-most-of-the-cash-lost-during-a-system-glitch/
‘I want to be everything’: Nigeria’s herder community heads to school – a first in generations
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Nigeria: Military Declares Eight Wanted Over Killing of 17 Army Personnel in Delta
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S.African insurer Old Mutual reports 28% rise in full-year profit: South African insurer Old Mutual Ltd reported a 28% rise in full-year earnings on Wednesday as ...
reuters.com/business/finance/safrican-insurer-old-mutual-reports-28-rise-full-year-profit-2024-03-27/
South African rand flat ahead of central bank's rate decision: South Africa's rand was little changed in early trade on Wednesday, ahead of the central bank's ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-flat-ahead-central-banks-rate-decision-2024-03-27/
MPs rebuke PSST Ramadhan Ggoobi for his media utterances that Parliament does not have the right to appropriate the budget ... Show more
North Africa bears the brunt of Europe’s externalisation policies: Analysts: Desperate people are still seeking safety in Europe via North Africa in spite of the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/27/north-africa-bears-the-brunt-of-europes-externatlisation-policies-analysts
Dale Steyn gave teenaged South African quick bowler Kwena Maphaka a harsh welcome to the ‘big leagues’ in a post on social media on X
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Saudi Aramco chief calls energy transition strategy a 'misguided' failure: Pointing to the still paltry share of renewable energy in global supply ...
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Son of Guinea-Bissau's ex-president jailed in US for trafficking drugs to fund coup
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Why the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying disease docs
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/03/27/1239276957/mpox-outbreak-democratic-republic-of-congo-deadlier-strain
Milan, Italy to Dakar, Senegal for only €268 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Milan, Italy to Dakar, Senegal for only €268 roundtrip with TAP Air Portugal.
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Child care benefits for workers effectively pay for themselves, new study finds: But these benefits are still pretty rare in the U.S.
axios.com/2024/03/27/child-care-benefits-shortage
'GASP': Behind the shocking moment that caused Bachelor nation to gush in Season 28 finale
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/03/26/the-bachelor-season-28-finale-recap-daisy-kelsey-car/73104030007/
Iraq signs 5-year gas supply deal with Iran, says state media: Iraq signed a 5-year gas supply deal with Iran, with pumping rates of up to 50 million cubic ...
reuters.com/business/energy/iraq-signs-5-year-gas-supply-deal-with-iran-says-state-media-2024-03-27/
Latest data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) shows that at least 9.2 million Ugandans cannot read and write #MonitorToon
Access Holdings annual profit surges as revenue touches record N2.6 trillion: The surge in top-line now makes Access Holdings Nigeria’s biggest public company by ...
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SUMMER: Business Class from Tunis, Tunisia to San Francisco, USA for only $1511 USD roundtrip (lie-flat seats)
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Visionary Kenya Railways' project to revolutionise student housing: This development seeks to expand the CBD, create a premier transport hub ...
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IM posts Sh12.6 billion profit: I&M joins a host of tier-one peers who have raised dividend distributions to shareholders on the back of increased profit last ...
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India to spend $3.7 bln to fence Myanmar border, source says: India plans to spend nearly $3.7 billion to fence its 1,610-km (1,000-mile) porous border with ...
reuters.com/world/india/india-spend-37-bln-fence-myanmar-border-source-says-2024-03-27/
Nigeria’s high-cost oil industry is in decline: That will leave a gaping hole in exports and public finances
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#Cairo, Egypt to Paris, France for only $196 USD roundtrip with Swiss & Lufthansa #Travel
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Konya, a city embracing its past, present and future: Konya in central Türkiye exemplifies how cities can honour their past while embracing their future ...
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KQ resumes flights to Eldoret airport after 10-year hiatus: CS Murkomen says the Kenya Airways' route expansion will open up Kenya and allow trade and ...
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Somali pirates are staging a comeback: But attacks are still far from their peak
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We will do everything to prevent war between Russia and NATO – Scholz on denying Taurus missile supply
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Three banks apply to downgrade operations : Seven banks are yet to fulfil the new capital requirements, which requires commercial banks to have increased their ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/three-banks-apply-to-downgrade-operations--4570070
How Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse could affect US economy and global trade: Port indirectly employs more than 100,000 people and imports about 51 million ...
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Equity’s net profit dips 6.4pc on bad loans provision: Equity’s regional subsidiaries grow their contribution to the bank’s net profit.
nation.africa/kenya/business/equity-s-net-profit-dips-6-4pc-on-bad-loans-provision-4570814
Tunisian journalist accused of insulting a public official to face trial next month | Africanews
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EACOP launches thermal insulation plant in Tanzania: Read more
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Government releases Sh30.5b for secondary school capitation and university students’ scholarships; Education CS Machogu says funds to be received next week.
Africa’s Prosperity Depends on Achieving Gender Equality | by Jane Kabubo-Mariara - Project Syndicate
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#Accra, Ghana to Geneva, Switzerland for only $458 USD roundtrip with Brussels Airlines #Travel
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Dangote donates 80,000 bags of rice to vulnerable Lagosians: The rice distribution flag off took place at the Lagos House in Ikeja on Wednesday.
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Two more suspects, including a police officer, arrested for kidnapping cousins in North West
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-27-two-more-suspects-including-a-police-officer-arrested-for-kidnapping-cousins-in-north-west/
Why investors are dumping the capital markets for real estate: Assets that were previously highly preferred by investors have grown less popular.
nation.africa/kenya/business/why-investors-are-dumping-the-capital-markets-for-real-estate-4570598
Why Nigerian bandits target school children for kidnapping: Recently, armed attackers abducted 286 students and teachers at the LEA Primary School Kuriga.
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/why-nigerian-bandits-target-school-children-for-kidnapping-4570596
Morocco: Nafar, the special town crier that works annually during Ramadan | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/26/morocco-nafar-the-special-town-crier-that-works-annually-during-ramadan/
NCBA to pay Sh7.8 billion dividend after profit rise: The record dividend comes amid a rise in NCBA’s net earnings.
nation.africa/kenya/business/ncba-to-pay-sh7-8-billion-dividend-after-profit-rise-4570668
Uganda’s tourism earnings hit $1b: Uganda’s tourism receipts are expected to recover to the pre-Covid levels by the end of the year
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Investors cheer as NCBA, DTB and Family Bank issue Sh7b dividends: Tier one lenders NCBA Group, DTB Bank Kenya, and Family Bank grew their annual profits and ...
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Xi Jinping meets US CEOs as American businesses seek to mend China ties: Concerns mount among Beijing’s trading partners about oversupply and potential dumping
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SUMMER: Banjul, Gambia to Barcelona, Spain for only $479 USD roundtrip: Summer flights from Banjul, Gambia to Barcelona, Spain for only $479 USD roundtrip with ...
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Ithaca Energy 2023 profit slides as UK windfall tax weighs: Ithaca Energy's full-year profit slumped to $215.6 million from $1.03 billion, it said on Wednesday ...
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Queensland authorities seize Instagram star Molly the Magpie: A magpie that won a large following on Instagram after befriending an English staffy has been ...
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Quick Glance: Queensland Authorities Take Action Against Molly the Magpie: Instagram Sensation
- An Instagram sensation, Molly the magpie, who garnered a significant following by befriending an English staffy, was seized by authorities in Queensland.
- Juliette Wells, a photographer on the Gold Coast, discovered the baby chick in September 2020 after it had fallen from its nest and made the decision to rescue it.
- The bond between Molly and Peggy, an English staffy, went viral on social media, resulting in a notable increase in followers on their respective pages.
- Despite their efforts to maintain a stable and safe environment for Molly, the owners had to relinquish her as complaints were lodged with the authorities, leading to the magpie being placed in captivity.
France and Brazil are investing one billion euros (the equivalent of around 979 million francs) in protecting the Amazon region ... Show more
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