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Burkina Faso’s government, led by Interim President Ibrahim Traore, has vowed a decisive response against terrorists following a deadly attack in Barsalogho by the al-Qaeda-affiliated group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). This attack, one of the deadliest this year, led to the deaths of over 200 soldiers and civilians, intensifying the ongoing conflict in the […]
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Senegal’s Casamance region, long isolated due to a decades-old separatist conflict, is hopeful for peace following the appointment of Ousmane Sonko, a native of the area, as Prime Minister. Sonko’s rise and the reopening of the ferry route that connects Dakar to Casamance mark a symbolic moment of potential integration with the rest of the […]
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Prosecutors in the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for the death penalty for 50 individuals, including three Americans, implicated in an alleged coup attempt against President Felix Tshisekedi earlier this year. The trial, which began in June, involves charges of terrorism, murder, and criminal association. The alleged coup, led by opposition figure Christian Malanga, […]
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Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, has officially launched in Botswana, three months after the approval of its operating license. The service includes hardware priced at $363, shipping at $24, and a monthly subscription fee of $52. This launch follows a year of negotiations with the Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA). According […]
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South Africa’s Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest man, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Rupert, who controls the luxury goods firm Richemont, saw his net worth rise by $1.9 billion to $14.3 billion, placing him 12 spots ahead of Dangote globally. In contrast, Dangote’s wealth, primarily tied to his […]
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The African Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024 is set to be an unprecedented convergence of tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry innovators from across the globe. Hosted in the vibrant city of Gaborone, Botswana, this year’s forum promises to redefine the future of African tourism, with a spotlight on the highly anticipated Masterclass and Business-to-Business (B2B) […]
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Standard Chartered, in partnership with WomHub, is excited to announce the launch of the second Women in Tech (WiT) Incubator Programme in South Africa. Following the success of the inaugural programme in 2023, this initiative is set to support more women entrepreneurs through education, mentorship and investment opportunities. Originally introduced in the Americas in 2014 […]
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By Dr. James Mworia When I first walked into Centum Investment Company Plc in 2001, I was just a young man with a law degree, an accounting diploma, and a few certificates, working as a filing clerk. I was eager, maybe even a little nervous, but mostly, I was driven. I knew I had a […]
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Children from the Uhi Grammar School stand proudly in front of their newly renovated classrooms. Photos: IOM Nigeria GENEVA, Switzerland, 28 August 2024 /African Media Agency (AMA)/-The International Organization for Migration (IOM) with support from the Kingdom of the Netherlands through its Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) programme commissioned the handover […]
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Babeksingh Khalsa, Vice President of Sales for Africa at Panamax Inc., was honored with the prestigious Banktech Innovator of the Year award at the 15th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2024, held on August 14th at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Babeksingh has […]
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed new Director-Generals for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). President Tinubu appointed Mohammed Mohammed as the new NIA head, succeeding Ahmed Abubakar, who resigned on Saturday. Abubakar, appointed in 2018 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, had his tenure extended in December 2021. Adeola Ajayi […]
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Nigerian doctors have launched a seven-day nationwide strike to demand the release of their colleague, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, who was kidnapped eight months ago in Kaduna. Dr. Popoola, an ophthalmologist and mother of five, was abducted from her home on December 27, 2023, alongside her husband and nephew. Although her husband was released in March […]
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