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Africa’s role in shaping global, inclusive health research is ever more important as the world looks to chart a new course By Akin Jimoh, Chief Editor at Nature Africa The Inclusive Health Research Awards (IHRA) hosted by Nature Awards coming to Africa, for the first time this October, at Stellenbosch University is a significant milestone for […]
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By Anina Maree and Karon Clare, co-founders of Ground Control Research JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 29 October 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Radio stations seeking audience expansion and revenue growth lay the most effective foundations for doing so when they conduct qualitative and quantitative research to test new concepts, shows, or presenters. The findings distilled from these research projects, […]
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The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Ghana and around the world. The Department of State is announcing a new visa restriction policy today that will restrict U.S. visas for any individual responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana. This policy will take effect in advance of Ghana’s presidential and parliamentary elections […]
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I&M Bank and Backbase extend long-term partnership to strengthen digital leadership in the region and deliver innovative customer-centric solutions across Retail, SME, and Corporate Banking I&M Bank Regional CEO Kihara Maina NAIROBI, Kenya, 29 October 2024-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- I&M Bank Kenya, a leading Tier 1 commercial bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation and […]
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MOGADISHU, Somalia, 29 Octobre 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Zambian peacekeepers serving with the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) celebrated their country’s 60th Independence Day with a colourful ceremony in Mogadishu on Thursday. Formerly Northern Rhodesia, Zambia gained independence from Britain on October 24, 1964. The celebrations themed ‘Honouring our Heritage, Embracing our […]
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During an address at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, King Charles III urged leaders from the 56-member organization to find “creative ways to right inequalities that endure.” The 75-year-old monarch stated that the past cannot be changed but stopped short of an apology to the countries present. Acknowledging the “painful aspects” […]
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Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has been appointed as the new secretary general of the Commonwealth at the just concluded Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa. Botchwey, a former Ghanaian MP, has also had leadership roles within ECOWAS and the UN Security Council. She is an advocate for reparations for slavery and […]
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The US is stepping up its presence in Africa to counter China’s growing influence on the continent, with the $4 billion Lobito Corridor project in Angola at the center of its move. This major railway project aims to connect Angola’s Port of Lobito to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, facilitating US and EU […]
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The $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, aimed at transporting oil from Uganda’s Lake Albert to Tanzania’s Tanga port, is facing significant financing challenges. Concerns over environmental impacts and potential displacement of local communities have led six Western banks, including BNP Paribas and Barclays, to withdraw funding for the project. This resistance […]
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Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has announced plans to form a national commission in 2025 to draft a new constitution, noting inefficiencies in the governmental structure and tensions among provincial authorities as motivations for the change. However, the announcement has raised opposition concerns over potential changes to extend the presidential term limit. Tshisekedi, who was re-elected […]
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Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, has called for a national dialogue with the opposition to address the rising wave of unrest over disputed election results. Last week, the National Election Commission (CNE) declared Frelimo’s candidate, Daniel Chapo, the winner of the presidential elections. However, independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, backed by the opposition Podemos party, claims he […]
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Germany invested $8.5 million to improve energy efficiency and promote renewable energy in mosques across Morocco, aiming to boost employment and sustainable practices. The project, titled “Promoting Employment through Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Mosques,” ran from 2015 to 2021. It was implemented by Germany’s Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) and funded by the […]
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New Satirical Drama Nya Uriri (Pek Chi Liel) – The Widow’s Burden Sparks Conversations On Widowhood And Inheritance In African Culture