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Most countries at risk of climate disasters are in debt distress, research shows

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New research by humanitarian organisation, ActionAid International, has revealed a shocking 93% of countries at the forefront of climate disasters are drowning in debt. The organisation is calling for the most climate vulnerable countries to have their debts cancelled, along with a radical reform of the way global debt is managed, to stop this crisis. With countries forced to pay… Read More
Africa North Africa World 

Tunisians stage protest against unlawful detentions

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Hundreds of Tunisians have hit the streets to protest against the detention of some 20 opponents of President Kais Saied. The demonstrators numbering about 300 waved Tunisian flags and carried signs with the images of detainees at the rally. The protest was organised organised by the main opposition coalition, the National Salvation Front. Since early February, authorities in the North African country… Read More
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3rd Edition of Connected Africa Summit to take place in Johannesburg

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After the grand success of the previous edition, the Connected Africa is back, back much bigger stronger and larger than before, themed “Transforming to Telco’s of the Future”. The 3rd Edition of Connected Africa, Africa’s premier Telecom Summit delivering holistic insight into digital infrastructure developments and trends. Organised by The International Center for Strategic Alliances is scheduled for the 25th… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Ugandan minister to be charged over iron sheets theft

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Uganda’s Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Goretti Kitutu is to be charged over the theft of iron sheets in the north-eastern region of the country. The Ugandan director of public prosecutions approved the corruption charges against the minister. Kitutu is not the only high profile public official mentioned in the iron sheets scandal. The speaker of parliament and some cabinet ministers… Read More
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Zimbabwe to criminalise foreign recruitment of health workers

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Zimbabwe has announced plans to pass a law that would criminalise the recruitment of health workers by other countries. The country wants to stop the brain drain in the health sector and believes this move could be a game changer. The Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga who is also the health minister, likened drain of health care professionals to human trafficking. More… Read More
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Africa’s impact: US Vice President’s visit to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia

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In late March 2023, the United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris visited Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia to discuss, among other things, increasing investment between the US and African countries, the economic empowerment of women, girls and young businesspeople, digital inclusion and food security. On her arrival in Ghana in March 2023, Vice President Harris noted that she was “very… Read More
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From Chicago to Chorkor: US students travel to Ghana to teach and play chess

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With passports and chessboards in hand, six Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students have traveled 6,000 miles to Chorkor, a small fishing community in Accra, Ghana. There, they will teach and play chess and learn about local culture from the experts: Ghanaian students. Sponsored by a grant from the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, this trip is designed to promote cross-cultural understanding… Read More
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Davido’s new album sets streaming record

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Apple Music has said that Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has set a new record on the streaming platform with his latest album Timeless. It has had the most first-day streams ever for an African album, the music streaming service. .@davido is breaking global records. 🇳🇬 The Nigerian superstar’s #Timeless had the most first-day streams ever for an African album on… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya prepares to launch its first earth observation satellite

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Kenya has said it would launch its first-ever earth observation satellite this month. The move is being described as a landmark achievement in the country. Kenya’s space exploration efforts would be taken to new heights when the Nation-1 or Taifa-1 in Swahili, launches next week. It is expected to be aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Kenya: Opposition leader Odinga calls off anti-government protests

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Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has called off anti-government protests planned for this week. He said on Sunday that he was ready for talks after an appeal from President William Ruto. Odinga however warned that demonstrations could restart in coming days. Thousands have joined three marches over the past two weeks against high living costs and alleged fraud in last… Read More