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Abolish Death Penalty; Hold Security Forces to Account; Address Sexual Violence The Nigerian government should adopt and act on recommendations made by member states at the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process earlier this week. The recommendations, made on January 23, cover a range of concerns, including the death penalty, lack […]
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Author: Luc Provost, CEO of B Medical System and Dr Abdou Salam Gueye, Regional Emergency Director for WHO AFRO As we strive for equitable and accessible healthcare for all, one critical but often overlooked aspect of this endeavor is the role of the cold chain. In a world where vaccines, medicines, and diagnostics play pivotal […]
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Author: Kojo Richman Ready to uncover the coolest spots Johannesburg has been keeping under wraps? Buckle up for a tour of the city’s hidden gems in 2024 – places that will jazz up your Instagram and give you those “I can’t believe I didn’t know about this” moments! 1. The Living Room It’s not just […]
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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has joined Sightsavers in the global fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), with a grant of US$2.19 million to help eliminate the blinding disease in Zambia. The funding was announced at the Reaching the Last Mile Forum in Dubai where a total of $777m US dollars were pledged to help […]
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By Morris Macharia Musyoka -software engineer and techpreneur Africa, with its youngest and second-largest population globally, presents a significant opportunity for a burgeoning digital audience. The proliferation of smartphones and mobile devices has contributed to the increasing internet penetration across the continent. Notably, mobile e-commerce is gaining prominence, with platforms like Kenya’s Wasoko, Nigeria’s Jumia, […]
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The Wilderness Foundation Africa, Digify Africa, Wildlife ACT, and Africa Ignite will all receive grants from the 2023 Airbnb Community Fund. The donations form part of Airbnb’s Africa Pledge, a $500,000 USD commitment to support economic empowerment, digital access and sustainability across the continent through to 2025. Created in 2020 as part of our commitment to share […]
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Offering an antidote to the January blues and general empirical trepidation that’s all too easy to fall prey to, Ohangla producer and singer Javan MacAjudo returns with “Jend Hera”. ‘Jend Hera’, a Luo word that translates to an abyss of love, is already trending on YouTube with over 40,000 views. It is also trending on TikTok with […]
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A new landmark report by Smile ID, Africa’s premier identity verification service, reveals a significant uptick in identity fraud across the continent. Utilising anonymised data from over 100 million identity checks, Smile ID, Africa’s premier identity verification service, released its 2024 Digital Identity Fraud in Africa report. The report reveals a consistent year-on-year increase in […]
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Judd Devermont, who joined the White House staff in October 2021 as National Security Council Senior Director for African Affairs, was the author of the influential “U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa” white paper for the Biden administration, which was announced in August 2022. The strategy was followed by the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in December 2022, […]
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The conversation about investing in African startups changed dramatically over the last four years. We’ve seen such sharp shifts in investors’ behaviours that makes us wonder where exactly the ecosystsem is headed. In his TEDx Talk, Kanamugire Junior, a Rwandan venture builder, proposes his innovative strategy for boosting startup success in Africa. In his TEDx […]
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The transition to digital documentation in maritime trade is a significant shift for Africa. The approach to digitizing and streamlining processes is not merely a technological upgrade but a fundamental change in how trade is conducted. The journey of digitizing Africa’s maritime sector is complex, filled with challenges such as infrastructure gaps, the need for […]
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The move comes 150 years after looting them from the court of the Asante king. A gold peace pipe is among 32 items returning under long-term loan deals, the BBC can reveal. The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) is lending 17 pieces and 15 are from the British Museum. Ghana’s chief negotiator said he hoped […]
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