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Ghana’s tech innovators building AI tools for social impact

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Benjamin Nortey joined by two of his staff at his Mingo Blox office in Ghana’s capital Accra operates his newly built robot which is powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The machine called Cello has been programed by Nortey, a leading Ghanaian roboticist to provide several social services for users. “Cello can be used in several places where there is that… Read More
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Kenya’s decision to lift six -year ban on logging criticised

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Environmental activists have described Kenya’s decision to lift a six-year ban on logging as a bad move by the government. The ban has been in place since 2018 and was meant to protect the country’s forest reserve. Kenya’s President William Ruto announced the lifting of the ban on Sunday in a speech at a church event in Molo, a town… Read More
Africa Business World 

Africa50 General Shareholders Meeting opens with a forum in Lomé

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The Africa50 Infra for Africa Forum kicked off on Monday morning in Lomé, Togo, with a landmark signing of an asset recycling agreement. Asset Recycling is an innovative initiative led by Africa50 for governments to monetize existing infrastructure assets through a concession to the private sector with funds received being reinvested in other priority projects. The agreement with the Republic… Read More
Africa Senegal West Africa World 

Senegal: Opposition leader calls for protest against President Sall

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Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Sunday called for a mass protest against President Macky Sall seeking a third term in office. President Sall will give a speech on Monday to announce whether he will run for president next year. The president’s attempt to run again in 2024 according to most legal experts would violate the Senegalese constitution. There are… Read More
Africa South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa’s Zulu king is fine after treatment for suspected poisoning

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The Zulu King in South Africa, Misuzulu kaZwelithini is reportedly in good health after undergoing treatment for suspected poisoning. On Saturday the traditional Prime Minister, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi said in a statement that King Misuzulu may have been poisoned after a senior member of the family, Douglas Xaba suddenly died. “When His Majesty Misuzulu began to feel unwell, he suspected… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s power shutdown threat by producers called off after new deal

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Ghana’s independent power producers (IPPs) on Friday called of an earlier threat to shutdown on Saturday. The producers were asking for the payment of a $1.58 billion debt owed them by the government. In late May, the IPPs rejected a government proposal to restructure the said debt as part of Ghana’s decision to seal a $3 billion loan deal from… Read More
Africa East Africa Featured World 

Kenya: At least 52 killed after truck rams into vehicles and hawkers

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At least 52 people are now confirmed dead after a truck run into vehicles and hawkers at a busy junction in Kenya. The lorry carrying a shipping container reportedly lost control at Londiani Junction, near the western town of Kericho. The accident which took place on Friday evening. Police said in a statement that the truck “lost control and rammed… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Common Errors to Avoid When Selecting an Online Casino

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Introduction Nowadays, more countries have voted to legalize it, contributing to the continuous boom in online gambling. Leagues and the mainstream media have jumped into the sports betting fray, and internet betting has flourished with new games. There are many online casinos available, and more are added every year. It might be challenging to choose a new casino if you… Read More
Africa Sports World 

The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Betting

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Are you looking for an exciting way to make money? If so, then betting on sports and other events may be the perfect solution. Betting has become increasingly popular in recent years, with different types of betting available to suit all kinds of interests and budgets. In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of each type of… Read More
Africa Mali World 

United Nations ends peacekeeping mission in Mali

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After a-decade-long presence in Mali, the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission has been brought to an end. The UN Security Council on Friday unanimously voted to end the mission’s work in Mali after the government asked for it’s withdrawal. The mandate of the peacekeeping mission was to end on June 30 with the UN chief, Antonio Guterres asking for a year’s… Read More
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