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Africa East Africa World 

Kenya: Schools closed as anti-government protests resume

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Some schools in Kenya have been shut indefinitely as three days of nationwide cost-of-living protests resume. It follow’s last week’s violent protests that resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people. In a statement, the interior ministry said the closure of the schools has been necessitated by intelligence of armed skirmishes. “The government has received credible security intelligence that… Read More
Africa Business World 

What African Traders Need to Know About Automated Trading

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In 2020, the East African stock market automation project went live. Before that, those who wanted to trade local shares would need to claim their shares certificate in person and then bring or physically send it to the market they wanted to trade in. The new EAC Capital Markets Infrastructure, however, allowed stakeholders to open an account across markets and… Read More
Africa Europe North Africa World 

EU signs agreement with Tunisia to fight illegal migration

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The European Union has signed a deal with Tunisia to strategically fight illegal migration. Tunisia has become the main departure point for migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe. Announcing the deal in Tunis, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promised increased cooperation on border management and search and rescue operations. Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni said it… Read More
Africa Featured World 

Africa Fellows in Education Program launched

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The Global Education Analytics Institute (GEAI), in collaboration with the Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP), has launched a research and policy development fellowship designed to build local capacity and improve education decision-making across sub-Saharan Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, PEP has a long history of building capacity for policy analysis in communities facing educational and economic inequalities. Supported by funding… Read More
Africa Business World 

Over 500 business and govt leaders to attend 7th Africa Singapore Business Forum

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Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), the government agency championing enterprise development in Singapore, has announced dates for the 7th edition of the Africa Singapore Business Forum (ASBF). The Forum will be held in Singapore from 29 – 31 August 2023 with the theme “Driving Africa’s Growth through Digitalisation, Manufacturing and Sustainability”. The theme is in line with the opportunities arising from Africa’s… Read More
Africa Sports World 

The Ultimate Guide to Online Sports Betting Site

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Over the past years and with technological advancements, online sports betting has emerged from the shadows and become a culture for some individuals. Do you know some people do online betting as a career and some are employed because of you, who love betting? Would you want to join the betting family without knowing whether you understand it? The article… Read More
Africa World 

How Beliefs Shape Online Casino Experiences

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In online casinos, players’ experiences are not merely products of chance and luck. Instead, their overall encounters are significantly influenced by their beliefs surrounding gambling, luck, and winning. These deeply ingrained beliefs shape players’ thoughts, emotions, and behaviors throughout their online casino activities. By unraveling how beliefs shape these experiences in virtual gambling domains, players and industry professionals can gather… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Plights of African migrants in Tunisia worsen as tensions rise

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It all started as a crackdown on African migrants, but it has now degenerated into a major crisis as Tunisia remains resolute in tightening immigration restrictions. Thousands have been forced to flee the racial crackdown, an action that flared up initially after a speech by President Kais Saied last February, where he told security forces to expel all illegal immigrants.… Read More
Africa South Africa Tourism Travel World 

Here are the top 10 world’s best countries to visit

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The UK’s Telegraph newspaper has carried out a readers survey to determine the world’s best tourist destination – and South Africa emerged top. South Africa toppled New Zealand in the 2023 edition of the survey, the first since the 2019 edition following the Covid-19 disruption. The newspaper every year allows its readers to vote in significant numbers for their chosen… Read More
Africa World 

Over 570 million people to live in poverty by 2030, UN report predicts

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The UN has predicted that about 575 million people will still be living in extreme poverty by the year 2030. 84 million children won’t be going to school and it will take 286 years to reach equality between men and women. These are excerpts of a grim report released by the UN to track progress being made in achieving 17… Read More