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Buhari, Aisha depart Abuja days to APC presidential primary: The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, departed Abuja to participate in ...
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Buhari, Aisha depart Abuja days to APC presidential primary: The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, departed Abuja to participate in ...
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Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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Data: Buhari, Tinubu Took Nigeria’s Economy 18 Steps Backward in 9 Years: While Buhari was president, the Nigerian economy slipped twice into recession ...
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Ghana's vice-president, who is also the presidential candidate of the ruling party, has opposed LGBTQ+ practices, saying they go against his religious faith ... Show more
Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa: Arrests and Resignation Calls
- Thirteen suspects have been arrested in Ethiopia in connection with the murder of prominent opposition politician Bate Urgessa. The US and UK call for an independent investigation.
- South Africa's opposition uMkhonto we Sizwe party demands the immediate resignation of a senior official at the electoral commission due to alleged bias towards former President Jacob Zuma.
- Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge anticipates winning his third Olympic marathon gold medal in Paris this year.
- Three individuals were killed in a shoot-out with the armed group Fano in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. This marks the first violent incident related to the Fano rebellion in Addis Ababa.
El Niño to Trigger Drought Insurance Payouts in Four Southern African Countries: A drought driven by the El Nino weather pattern is likely to trigger insurance ...
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African leaders call for rethink on tackling violent extremism: African leaders at a security summit in Nigeria called for a revamp of institutions fighting ...
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African leaders spearhead efforts to tackle terrorism across the continent: African leaders discussed solutions to bolster anti-terrorism efforts on the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/africa/african-leaders-spearhead-efforts-to-tackle-terrorism-intl/
Ethiopia Opens Door for Prized Coffee Exports to Foreigners: Africa’s biggest coffee producer has revised rules to allow foreign companies to buy the commodity ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/ethiopia-opens-door-for-prized-coffee-exports-to-foreigners
Environmental Damage Could Cost You a Fifth of Your Income Over the Next 25 Years
arstechnica.com/science/2024/04/climate-damages-by-2050-will-be-6-times-the-cost-of-limiting-warming-to-2/
Gen Ogolla: Badass combat pilot who sought peace via diplomacy: The departed Kenyan military chief was instrumental in peace deals in DR Congo and war on Al ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/ogolla-badass-combat-pilot-who-sought-peace-via-diplomacy-4597340
Tourism in Africa: Hotel chains have big plans: International hotel chains are planning more than 500 hotels in Africa. Tourism is becoming increasingly ...
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Pula raises $20M Series B to provide agricultural insurance to farmers in Africa, Asia and LatAm
techcrunch.com/2024/04/14/pula-raises-20m-series-b/
Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency - ZiG: The ZiG is the country's latest attempt to stabilise the economy following years of crisis.
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IMF warns of long-lasting economic impact of Gaza war on Middle East: Fund expects growth in Middle East and north Africa region and Pakistan to be ‘lacklustre’ ...
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Navigating AI revolution to advance Africa's labour landscape: To capitalise on the potential benefits of AI while mitigating job displacement ...
standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001493251/navigating-ai-revolution-to-advance-africas-labour-landscape
Volkswagen to invest $210 mln in South African plant: Volkswagen plans to invest 4 billion rand ($210.67 million) in its South African manufacturing plant in the ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-invest-210-mln-south-african-plant-2024-04-16/
An Overview of Ethiopia's First Digital Education Strategy: Ethiopia's ambitious Digital Education Strategy was the topic of discussion during the February ...
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Demand for Egyptian debt surges after $55bn bailout and investment package: War in Gaza hastens rescue package aimed at rebooting economy
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US Lawmakers Plan to Extend Africa Trade Pact AGOA Through 2041: US senators introduced a bill to extend the nation’s trade program with about 40 sub-Saharan ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/us-lawmakers-plan-to-extend-africa-trade-pact-agoa-through-2041
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Is social media weakening Africa’s democracy?: Social media has changed the status quo in politics. In an election cycle, interaction between politicians and the ...
mg.co.za/article/2024-04-17-is-social-media-weakening-africas-democracy/
Italy to invite African, South American leaders to G7 summit: Italy is planning to invite leaders from several African countries as well as Argentina ...
reuters.com/world/italy-plans-invite-south-american-african-countries-june-g7-summit-2024-04-11/
African issues to be discussed as foreign ministers of G7 countries meet | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/18/african-issues-to-be-discussed-as-foreign-ministers-of-g7-countries-meet/
Traffic: Sahara dust makes for dirty cars - THIS is what you need to watch out for to avoid scratches
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At least 16 dead, 28 missing in migrant boat capsize off Djibouti: At least 16 people are dead and 28 missing in a new migrant boat disaster off the coast of the ...
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How China’s demand for donkey hide is devastating African communities: A visual explanation of China's rising appetite for donkey-hide-based “e-jiao” products ...
reuters.com/graphics/AFRICA-CHINA/DONKEYS/xmpjrdgbxpr/
Eid-el-Fitr: Buhari appeals to Nigerians to unite, support leaders : Buhari urged Nigerians to unite and stand behind leaders at all levels ...
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Moderna paused its plans for a facility in Kenya because COVID-19 vaccine demand has plummeted
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World Bank raises Sub-Saharan Africa growth to 3.4 per cent: The higher growth level will enable countries in the region to register trade/exporting earnings and ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/world-bank-raises-sub-saharan-africa-growth-to-3-4-per-cent-4584142
MEET THE CLASS OF 2024: Passion, Purpose And A Decade Of The 30 Under 30 List: 404: 6622486d8cb03
forbesafrica.com/cover-story/2024/04/12/meet-the-class-of-2024-passion-purpose-and-a-decade-of-the-30-under-30-list/
He was an intellectual giant, Buhari mourns ex-minister, Onu: Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday mourned the first civilian governor of Abia State and ...
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Addis Ababa Ethiopia Metro's Decline Shows China's Step Back From Africa
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/addis-ababa-ethiopia-metro-s-decline-shows-china-s-step-back-from-africa
Nigeria First Country to Introduce 'Revolutionary' Meningitis Vaccine: Nigeria has become the first country to roll out a "revolutionary" five-in-one ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404150012.html
Equatorial Guinea, OPEC's Smallest Member, Hit By Declining Oil Investment: Two oil workers have been detained for over a year in a sign of Equatorial ...
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Paid articlePaid 10 Years Later - #BringBackOurGirls Still A Cry for Chibok: Ten years ago, on April 14th, 2024, Boko Haram militants abducted 279 girls from a boarding school in ...
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East Africa: Ethiopia Set to Join EAC, Pushing Bloc Population to 420 Million: Ethiopia is on the brink of becoming the newest member state of the East Africa ...
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War on Gaza: Israel faces uncertain economic future after six months of war: Six months since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza, projections regarding Israel’s ...
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Decades before Elon Musk: How German engineer Lutz Kayser wanted to reach the stars with his rocket company
stern.de/wirtschaft/otrag--jahrzehnte-vor-musk-gruendete-lutz-kayser-eine-raketenfirma-31827708.html
Connected Africa Summit addresses continent's challenges, opportunities and bridging digital divides
standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001493775/connected-africa-summit-addresses-continents-challenges-opportunities-and-bridging-digital-divides
On the 30th anniversary of Rwanda’s genocide, what is Kagame’s legacy?: Also on the daily podcast: a shadow economy in Gaza and a solar eclipse
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/08/on-the-30th-anniversary-of-rwandas-genocide-what-is-kagames-legacy
Paid articlePaid Coltan: at the heart of DRC-Rwanda tensions [Business Africa] | Africanews: This week's highlights: Rwanda leads coltan exports in 2023, ahead of the DRC; ...
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Raila's quest for AU job gets boost from Angola and Guinea-Bissau: Raila who has bagged the support of a number of nations including Ghana and Senegal is ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492728/railas-quest-for-au-job-gets-boost-from-angola-and-guinea-bissau
SERAP demands audit of FG’s loans since 1999: Advocacy group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, has urged President Bola Tinubu to release to it ...
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MEET THE CLASS OF 2024: Passion, Purpose And A Decade Of The 30 Under 30 List: The milestone speaks for itself: it’s the 10th anniversary of FORBES AFRICA’S 30 ...
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Watertown man sentenced for elaborate Ponzi scheme selling ‘youth sports ventures’ in Africa
bostonherald.com/2024/04/13/watertown-man-sentenced-for-elaborate-ponzi-scheme-selling-youth-sports-ventures-in-africa/
Celebrating literary works of Gakwandi and Bukenya: Two literary luminaries turned 80 this year and their body of work seems just as limitless ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/life/celebrating-literary-works-of-gakwandi-and-bukenya-4596576
AU assessment report delays plan for Somalia’s post-Atmis force: A new force is required in the troubled country to preserve the against that have been made ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/au-report-delays-plan-for-somalia-s-post-atmis-force-4590372
Defend Nigeria, support leaders, Tinubu, Buhari urge citizens: Tinubu, who was present at the Dodan Barracks in Ikoyi, Lagos, to observe the Eid prayer ...
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Kibaki lecture reveals presidential legacies as national goods, assets: Kibaki cut a larger-than-life image. He made Kenya great.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/opinion/kibaki-lecture-reveals-presidential-legacies-as-national-goods-assets-4597650
Africa’s Prosperity Depends on Achieving Gender Equality | by Jane Kabubo-Mariara - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/empowering-african-women-in-the-labor-market-by-jane-kabubo-mariara-2024-03
World Bank points to worrying slowdown in Africa’s poverty reduction: In its biannual Africa’s Pulse report, the World Bank flags a slowdown in the pace of ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-09-world-bank-points-to-worrying-slowdown-in-africas-poverty-reduction/
World Bank: Middle East war could spook global markets: The concerns being raised by the World Bank come at a time when the Opec basket price has risen above the ...
theeastafrican.co.ke/tea/business/world-bank-middle-east-war-could-spook-global-markets-4597486
Green technology skills vital to climate change fight: Fast-track curricula with bias towards green skills alongside funding and supportive legislation.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/green-technology-skills-vital-to-climate-change-fight-4597682
Study: Africa's apes suffer as mining needs grow: Industrial mining threatens up to one-third of Africa's great ape population.
axios.com/2024/04/08/mining-africa-apes
What needs to be done to address Africa climate change concerns, challenges - FarmKenya Initiative
standardmedia.co.ke/farmkenya/article/2001492769/what-needs-to-be-done-to-address-africa-climate-change-concerns-challenges
Africa’s prosperity depends on achieving gender equality : This goal will remain out of reach until we develop a holistic, Africa-centric care economy
monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/africa-s-prosperity-depends-on-achieving-gender-equality--4580578
‘Uganda has second lowest tax burden in East Africa’: Ggoobi said that Uganda’s tax burden stands at 11.8% and is ranked 140th in the world out of 170 ...
newvision.co.ug/category/business/uganda-has-second-lowest-tax-burden-in-east-a-NV_185874
Nigeria hikes electricity tariff for bigger consumers in subsidy cut: Nigeria's electricity regulator on Wednesday approved an increase in tariffs for ...
timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2024-04-04-nigeria-hikes-electricity-tariff-for-bigger-consumers-in-subsidy-cut/
African Medicines Agency gets Shs57b shot in the arm: As of last month, 27 countries had ratified the AMA treaty
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/african-medicines-agency-gets-shs57b-shot-in-the-arm-4588794
Innovators to win over N70m in Wema Bank hackathon: Wema Bank has launched the fifth edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition ...
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Obstacles limiting women's involvement in fishing sector: Despite its importance, women in this sector often face significant challenges and barriers that ...
standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001492847/obstacles-limiting-womens-involvement-in-fishing-sector
Africa cannot afford healthcare but can finance health: True health is the asset that stems from investments in education, particularly for girls ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health-opinion/article/2001493008/africa-cannot-afford-healthcare-but-can-finance-health
High-level meeting on monkeypox opens in DR Congo: This meeting, which will be held from Thursday to Saturday, gathered 12 health ministers of the African region ...
newvision.co.ug/category/health/high-level-meeting-on-monkeypox-opens-in-dr-c-NV_185736
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, has been sworn in as Senegal's fifth president. He's now also Africa's youngest elected president ... Show more
Quick Glance: Senegal's Youngest President Sworn In
- Discussions on civilian rule in Gabon begin after President Bongo's ousting
- 12-year-old girl marries 63-year-old priest in Ghana and receives police protection
- False arrest rumors surrounding Davido debunked
- Renowned author Maryse Condé, known for works on slavery and colonialism in Africa, passes away
African Union 'warmly congratulates' Senegal's Faye on presidential election win: The African Union on Friday congratulated anti-establishment opposition ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240329-african-union-warmly-congratulates-senegal-s-faye-on-presidential-win
Quick Glance: Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Prepares for Power Transition
- Senegal's new president Bassirou Diomaye Faye is gearing up for a swift power transition after the election, planning to overhaul the government's leadership.
- A quick transfer of power in Senegal, known as a democracy beacon in West Africa, could contribute to stability in the coup-prone region.
- Faye intends to form his first cabinet on April 5, pledging to restore national sovereignty, promote national reconciliation, and reform institutions.
- His policies aim to downsize the government, abolish unnecessary positions and institutions, and switch the currency from CFA franc to the proposed 'Eco' or a national currency to address the people's needs.
Binance executive detained in Nigeria in crypto case escapes custody: The Binance executive was detained when he arrived in Nigeria following the crackdown on ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/25/binance-executive-detained-in-nigeria-in-crypto-case-escapes-custody
It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
apnews.com/article/easter-chocolate-africa-farmers-cocoa-ghana-4a4d58a4e6076c8d46258c1b4dc414c4
Quick Glance: Shrinking Sweets: Concerns of Chocolate Collapse
- Around the world this weekend, hundreds of millions of Easter eggs and bunnies will be consumed, with a global cocoa shortage leading to price hikes and smaller chocolate bars.
- Rising cocoa prices have reached record highs, prompting warnings of further price increases and size reductions in chocolate products.
- Hedge funds have placed significant bets on the commodity price, while household items like coffee, tea, bananas, and cocoa are threatened by global warming.
- Experts caution on the long-term impacts on cocoa production as prices remain high and investments are needed to secure the supply.
Jane Goodall turns 90: When the apes gained confidence: At the age of 26, Jane Goodall entered a protected area in Africa where chimpanzees lived for the first ...
faz.net/aktuell/feuilleton/debatten/verhaltensforscherin-jane-goodall-wird-90-jahre-alt-19616818.html
I’m for your success, Buhari tells Tinubu in birthday phone call: Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his commitment to the President Bola ...
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Non-sexy industries can appeal to investors too: Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech (formerly The Interchange)! This week, we’re looking at some hot fintech startups ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/24/non-sexy-industries-can-appeal-to-investors-too/
Where did Homo sapiens go after leaving Africa? New study has an answer: Our species emerged in Africa more than 300,000 years ago, with a migration out of the ...
reuters.com/science/where-did-homo-sapiens-go-after-leaving-africa-new-study-has-an-answer-2024-03-25/
Zambia's three-year debt restructuring takes step forward: Zambia reached a debt restructuring deal-in-principle with its international bondholders on Monday ...
reuters.com/world/africa/zambias-three-year-debt-restructuring-takes-step-forward-2024-03-25/
Nigeria food banks cut back on handouts as prices soar: At a warehouse in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos, dozens of women patiently wait their turn to ...
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Ethiopia to let foreigners own property, PM says on state TV: Ethiopia aims to pass legislation to let foreigners own real estate as part of the country's ...
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No merger can stop Tinubu’s eight years – APC chieftain : A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Yekini Nabena ...
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Cruise turns into a nightmare - ship leaves pregnant and disabled passengers behind
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Shuttle diplomacy for Raila Odinga’s African Union chairmanship bid starts: The process will involve the presidency, the candidate and his team.
nation.africa/kenya/news/shuttle-diplomacy-for-raila-odinga-s-african-union-chairmanship-bid-starts-4574860
Next AU Commission chairperson will be from Eastern Africa: The next AU chairperson is likely to come from Eastern Africa
standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001492559/next-au-commission-chairperson-will-be-from-eastern-africa
SportPesa launches Tujiamini, a transformative sports and talent development initiative
standardmedia.co.ke/branding-voice/article/2001492473/sportpesa-launches-tujiamini-a-transformative-sports-and-talent-development-initiative
12 arrested in Zanzibar for eating in public during Ramadhan: Eating in public during the day in Ramadhan is considered an offence in Zanzibar.
nation.africa/africa/news/12-arrested-in-zanzibar-for-eating-in-public-during-ramadhan-4573580
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
Tinubu’s adviser takes dig at Buhari over treatment of fallen soldiers: “It is the first time in the last ten years that a Nigerian President will attend such a ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/681334-tinubus-adviser-takes-dig-at-buhari-over-treatment-of-fallen-soldiers.html
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