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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son to head the country's defence forces.
In power since 1986, Mr Museveni has long been suspected of ... Show more
Africa Live: Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid - BBC News: A clerical issue could affect the thousands of couples who got married in the last ...
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Quick Glance: Uganda: Museveni Promotes Son to General - BBC News
- Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the new army commander, sparking speculation about a potential succession.
- President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana criticized the proposed legislation in Britain that bans the import of trophies from hunted endangered animals.
- Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune unexpectedly moved up the date of the presidential election by three months.
- The former head of the retail group Steinhoff, Markus Jooste, passed away a day after being imposed with a $25 million fine, allegedly from a self-inflicted gunshot.
Senegal election results: Opposition's Bassirou Diomaye Faye set to win presidency
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India throws another opposition leader in jail as elections loom: Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s chief minister, is hauled off 29 days before voting starts
economist.com/asia/2024/03/22/india-throws-another-opposition-leader-in-jail-as-elections-loom
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Drivers actually kept trying to cross the collapsed Baltimore bridge: The deadly collapse didn't stop people in cars who just need to get where they’re trying to ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Corporate profits hit record high as economy boomed in fourth quarter of 2023: Gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate profits both smashed expectations in ...
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Gaza is on the brink of a man-made famine: Israel and Hamas reject a ceasefire even as people starve
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/03/27/gaza-is-on-the-brink-of-a-man-made-famine
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The speaker of South Africa's parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, has turned herself in to the police amid an ongoing corruption investigation ... Show more
Africa Live: Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid - BBC News: A clerical issue could affect the thousands of couples who got married in the last ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Museveni Appoints Son as Army Chief and Tragic Events in Niger - BBC News
- Following a fine for accounting fraud in South Africa, Markus Jooste passes away.
- Islamist militants in Niger carry out a deadly attack, killing 23 soldiers and injuring 17 others.
- Tanzania's Vice-President Philip Mpango threatens to resign over prolonged water shortage in the Mwanga district.
- Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni appoints his son as the country's army commander in a cabinet reshuffle that sees five ministers sacked.
Why America is a “flawed democracy”: EIU’s index plots the country’s democratic decline since 2006
economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/03/21/why-america-is-a-flawed-democracy
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Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
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Quick Glance: Chinese Leader Xi Warns Against Technology Restrictions
- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not hinder the country’s progress.
- In 2023, the Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements on machinery used to make advanced processor chips.
- Xi cautioned against scientific and technological barriers that could lead to division and confrontation.
- Rutte emphasized the importance of protecting ASML's interests while acknowledging that national security takes precedence over economic interests.
The Bitcoin rally is 'getting out of control,' a top strategist says: Is it too late to buy Bitcoin? Jason Trennert, the CEO of Strategas Research Partners ...
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Truth Social IPO: Trump's media company makes a successful stock market debut: The former US president will be delighted with this stock market launch: Trump ...
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Kuriga kidnap: More than 280 Nigerian pupils released: Gunmen rode through the school in Kuriga in north-western Nigeria seizing children as young as eight.
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68649221
Why XL Bully dogs should be banned everywhere: Big, strong and bred to kill, they are too dangerous to live with people
economist.com/leaders/2024/03/25/why-xl-bully-dogs-should-be-banned-everywhere
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Why “Freakonomics” failed to transform economics: The approach was fun, but has fallen out of favour
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/03/21/why-freakonomics-failed-to-transform-economics
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34-year-old making $49,000 a month in passive income: What I always tell people who want to build successful side hustles
cnbc.com/2024/03/25/ryan-hogue-top-passive-income-side-hustle-myths.html
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/
The surprising lessons adventure taught this eco-entrepreneur about reflection and effective leadership
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First humans out of Africa stopped at Persian Plateau on way to Eurasia, study suggests
abc.net.au/news/science/2024-03-26/out-of-africa-human-migration-persian-plateau/103614458
At least three people are feared dead following floods caused by heavy rains in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
Weather experts have said rains will continue ... Show more
Africa Live this week: 25-31 March 2024 - BBC News: Bringing you the latest news from around Africa at bbc.com/africalive.
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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
Gold just hit another record high and a gold mining CEO says these are the reasons why
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Amaechi Muonagor: Nigerian Nollywood legend begs for help with kidney transplant: A social media video showing Amaechi Muonagor only able to utter a few words ...
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Surprising decline: producer prices fall - also food cheaper: High food costs have been a burden on many households for years. But there is now at least a trend ...
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Mozambique Becomes Africa’s First to Cut Rates Twice in 2024: Mozambique’s central bank became the first in Africa this year to reduce its benchmark lending rate ...
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Kenya housing levy: President Ruto signs controversial law paving way for monthly deductions
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Quick Glance: Affordable Housing Levy Bill Boosts Ruto's Key Project
- President William Ruto examines the progress of constructing 220 affordable housing units in Bomet County.
- The potential impact of the Affordable Housing Levy Bill, expected to be implemented by President William Ruto, suggests that the government could gather up to Sh90 billion annually by the fourth year after its enactment.
- The enforcement of the legislation faced initial challenges and legal disputes, making it unlikely to meet the current year's target.
- The Affordable Housing Programme is viewed as an economic incentive to create jobs and deliver housing solutions while simultaneously reducing construction expenses.
Study denounces fatal ecological consequences of reforestation in Africa: A new study finds that large-scale tree planting projects in Africa are destroying ...
riffreporter.de/de/umwelt/fatale-folgen-falsch-verstandener-klimaschutz-aufforstungen-in-afrika
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery could accelerate European sector's decline: Nigeria's giant Dangote oil refinery could bring to an end a decades-long gasoline ...
reuters.com/business/energy/nigerias-dangote-oil-refinery-could-accelerate-european-sectors-decline-2024-03-27/
Japan Raises Interest Rates for First Time in 17 Years: Higher inflation and rising wages suggest that the country’s economy can grow without such aggressive ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/business/bank-of-japan-interest-rates.html
Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
Hertz's CEO resigned after a big bet on EVs went bad: CEO Stephen Scherr stepped down after the rental car company dropped a third of its costly EV fleet
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There are more laser strikes against planes than ever: U.S. pilots hit with blinding lasers averaged 44 incidents per day in February.
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The Facebook 'Poke' is back: The poking feature on Facebook is experiencing a surge in usage after years of radio silence
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Target's new self-checkout rules have begun: Shoppers will have to limit the number of items in their basket to 10 or less
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Filming your front porch without a warrant is now fair game for the feds: A federal court says privacy rights are diminished due to the proliferation of video ...
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Nearly 300 abducted schoolchildren released by gunmen in Nigeria, governor says: Nearly 300 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria earlier this month have been ...
cnn.com/2024/03/24/africa/nigeria-gunmen-children-released-intl-hnk/
Bassirou Diomaye Faye wins Senegalese presidential election with 54.28% of votes | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/27/bassirou-diomaye-faye-wins-senegalese-presidential-election-with-5428-of-votes/
America’s extraordinary economy keeps defying the pessimists: Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have ideas that endanger it
economist.com/leaders/2024/03/14/americas-extraordinary-economy-keeps-defying-the-pessimists
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India’s government implements a controversial citizenship law: It may be trying to please its base shortly before a general election
economist.com/asia/2024/03/14/indias-government-implements-a-controversial-citizenship-law
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Business Daily - How are farmers adapting to climate change? - BBC Sounds: Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here ...
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A Boeing whistleblower was found dead: Local authorities said John Barnett died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot, after testifying against the troubled ...
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Toriyama Akira was probably Japan’s greatest manga master: The reclusive but tireless creator of “Dragon Ball” died on March 1st, aged 68
economist.com/obituary/2024/03/14/toriyama-akira-was-probably-japans-greatest-manga-master
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Islamic State Is Increasingly Using Crypto, Like Tether, to Fund Africa Activity: Islamic State is increasingly using cryptocurrencies such as Tether to raise ...
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Idris Elba 'dreams big' with Sierra Leone eco-city plan for Sherbro Island: The actor aims to regenerate an island off Sierra Leone and start the country’s first ...
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EV euphoria is dead. Automakers are scaling back or delaying their electric vehicle plans
cnbc.com/2024/03/13/ev-euphoria-is-dead-automakers-trumpet-consumer-choice-in-us.html
Intel’s chief people officer: Humans need to be at the center of AI: Christy Pambianchi explains how the company is thinking about artificial intelligence and ...
fastcompany.com/91060106/intels-chief-people-officer-humans-need-to-be-at-the-center-of-ai
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South Sudan: UNMISS and partners commission centre to assist survivors of conflict | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/27/south-sudan-unmiss-and-partners-commission-centre-to-assist-survivors-of-conflict/
Mortgage rates may be a bellwether for 2024 presidential election: Going into this election year, the United States is slogging through a housing affordability ...
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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/
Oil’s endgame will be in the Gulf: And the Gulf states know it
economist.com/special-report/2024/03/11/oils-endgame-will-be-in-the-gulf
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The Rock catchment system is revolutionizing water access in Makueni county in Kenya | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/03/22/the-rock-catchment-system-is-revolutionizing-water-access-in-makueni-county-in-kenya/
Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
- Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.
- Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.
- From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.
- Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
Educor in South Africa: Thousands of students in limbo after 'dysfunctional' colleges banned
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68672586
World’s sixth ocean in the making? Geologists predict potential emergence from depths of Africa
wionews.com/world/worlds-sixth-ocean-in-the-making-geologists-predict-potential-emergence-from-depths-of-africa-702420
‘The Power To Change History’: How This Ugandan Entrepreneur Is Challenging Long-Held Narratives With Solutions Journalism
forbesafrica.com/entrepreneurs/2024/03/25/the-power-to-change-history-how-this-ugandan-entrepreneur-is-challenging-long-held-narratives-with-solutions-journalism/
UAE Eyes Further Africa Deals After Egypt Bailout: In pursuit of geopolitical clout, in 2021 the United Arab Emirates made a promise to expand aggressively into ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/uae-eyes-further-africa-deals-after-egypt-bailout
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European Investment Bank Sees Green Opportunities in Africa: The European Investment Bank is seeking climate-related investments in Africa ...
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Ghana opposition NDC's plan to use drones near polling stations sparks row: The electoral body is against an opposition plan to use drones near polling stations ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68551551
Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Expresses Surprise over America’s Failure to Elect Female President Despite Leading the World in Many Spheres
frontpageafricaonline.com/gender-issues/liberia-ex-president-sirleaf-expresses-surprise-over-americas-failure-to-elect-female-president-despite-leading-the-world-in-many-spheres/
LNG growth to be met by other countries if US walks away -Baker Hughes CEO: If the U.S. pulls back from permitting new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/ceraweek-lng-growth-be-met-by-other-countries-if-us-walks-away-baker-hughes-ceo-2024-03-21/
Putin says France resents Russia due to losing Africa allies to Kremlin: Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Wednesday that French ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/13/Putin-says-France-resents-Russia-due-to-losing-Africa-allies-to-Kremlin
Bitcoin Falls Another 7%—Down 15% From Last Week’s Record: TOPLINE Bitcoin slumped to its lowest price in weeks Tuesday, as the world’s largest cryptocurrency’s ...
forbesafrica.com/current-affairs/2024/03/19/bitcoin-falls-another-7-down-15-from-last-weeks-record/
Quick Glance: Significance of Bitcoin Halving
- Bitcoin and the digital asset market are on the rise after a decline.
- The upcoming Bitcoin halving in April 2024 will impact the currency's value.
- Halving ensures controlled release of new Bitcoins.
- The potential implications of halving on Bitcoin's value and miners.
IMF mission visits Ethiopia as Abiy pushes for loan deal | Africanews: Cash-strapped Addis Ababa has requested billions from the IMF to help pay back debt and ...
africanews.com/2024/03/21/imf-mission-visits-ethiopia-as-abiy-pushes-for-loan-deal/
Kohl’s plans to open hundreds of Babies 'R' Us stores as it chases younger shoppers
qz.com/kohls-babies-r-us-store-partnership-1851327929
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People Fixing The World - Clever ways to get kids learning - BBC Sounds: Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here ...
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📺🌍 DW Africa is now on TikTok! 🔥 Follow us for the hottest African news and exclusive content, Let's make waves together! #DWAfrica #AfricaLink #flipside #explainers #africannews #kenya ... Show more
US aims to keep troops in Niger despite junta decision on ending counterterrorism ties
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/03/us-aims-keep-troops-niger-despite-junta-decision-ending-counterterrorism-ties
New cases of Lassa fever reported across Nigeria | Africanews: The report highlighted that 62% of confirmed cases originated from Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi ...
africanews.com/2024/03/21/new-cases-of-lassa-fever-reported-across-nigeria/
Foreign investors on alert as Senegal nears election marred by uncertainty: Investors in wait-and-see mode as key opposition leaders have pledged economic ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/foreign-investors-on-alert-as-senegal-nears-election-marred-by-uncertainty
Turkey, Iran and Morocco joust for influence in Africa's Sahel: Turkey, Iran and Morocco are vying for a greater economic and military role in Africa's Sahel ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240312-turkey-iran-morocco-joust-for-greater-role-in-sahel
Do Russian grains feed Africa or fuel influence?: Russia has donated grain to Zimbabwe to help the country weather its devastating drought. Millions face hunger ...
dw.com/en/russian-grain-aid-feeding-africa-or-fueling-influence/a-68631960
Criminals making billions a year from sex trade, slavery - UN | Africanews: Illegal profits from forced labor worldwide have risen to the “obscene” amount of ...
africanews.com/2024/03/19/criminals-making-billions-a-year-from-sex-trade-slavery-un/
From Ethiopia to Rwanda, Africa Bonds Ride Wave of Rate-Cut Bets: The rally in Africa’s sovereign bonds is barely taking time for a breather ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-12/from-ethiopia-to-rwanda-africa-bonds-ride-wave-of-rate-cut-bets
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The Gulf State Rivaling Big Players Such as China and the US in Africa: Welcome to Balance of Power, bringing you the latest in global politics ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-21/the-gulf-state-rivaling-big-players-such-as-china-and-the-us-in-africa
Did Russia, Iran provoke Niger walkout from US military pact?: Niger’s ruling military angered by US accusations of ‘secret deals’ with Iran and partnering with ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/19/did-russia-iran-provoke-niger-walkout-from-us-military-pact
Olubadan of Ibadan: Nigerian philosopher and monarch dies aged 81: "Peaceful" and "listening" monarch Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun dies after two years on the ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68575901
US issues sanctions on companies over Wagner Group links: The United States unveiled sanctions Friday on two companies over their roles supporting Russian ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240308-us-issues-sanctions-companies-wagner-group-links
Africa: Democracy had its chance. Is she dying now?: When elections take place in 19 African countries in 2024, the future of the continent will rest in the ...
freitag.de/autoren/the-guardian/afrika-die-demokratie-hatte-ihre-chance-stirbt-sie-nun
Nigerian woman speaks of slavery and rape in UK: Rose describes the exploitation and sexual violence she faced after escaping a "life of hell".
bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-68341674
Kenyan athlete Asbel Rutto breaks record to win Rome marathon | Africanews: Kenya also dominated the women's race, with Ivyne Lagat emerging victorious over her ...
africanews.com/2024/03/18/kenyan-athlete-asbel-rutto-breaks-record-to-win-rome-marathon/
Jersey school connects to Africa for Commonwealth Day: Teachers hope the cultural exchange will be the start of a longer relationship between the schools.
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Johannesburg's dry taps partly blamed on heatwave | Africanews: Alternative water supply is currently provided to affected areas.
africanews.com/2024/03/12/johannesburgs-dry-taps-partly-blamed-on-heatwave/
Senegal election: Bassirou Diomaye rallies Casamance | Africanews: A crowd of hundreds welcomed candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his mentor Ousmane Sonko to ...
africanews.com/2024/03/20/senegal-election-bassirou-diomaye-rallies-casamance/
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