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Dubai Celebrates Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Expand North Star Opens

Expand North Star (www.ExpandNorthStar.com), the world's largest startup showcase, kicked off today at the new Dubai Harbour venue, featuring the latest innovations in robotics,...

Over 1,500 married off by Nigerian State

1,500 women were married off on Friday at a mass wedding organised by a regional government in north-west Nigeria. The Kano state administration said it...

Expand North Star 2023 kicks off in Dubai gathering game-changing start-ups to accelerate on global stage

World’s largest start-up show welcomes over 1,800 startups from more than 100 countries, 1,000 investors managing US$ 1 trillion and 500+ expert speakers. Event...

Kenya Airways plane intercepted and diverted from Heathrow to Stansted

A Nairobi-to-Heathrow flight was intercepted by RAF fighters and diverted to Stansted Airport over a "potential security threat". A London Stansted spokeswoman said the Kenya Airways Boeing 787...

Fake lawyer arrested after winning 26 cases

A young man has been detained by Nairobi authorities for posing as a lawyer of the Kenya High Court. The suspect, identified as Brian...

Special Exhibition “Designing the Beautiful Game” officially inaugurated

The FIFA Museum (www.FIFA.com) in Zurich is opening its doors for the next milestone in its history: ’Designing the Beautiful Game’, an exhibition from...

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) hands over One-Stop centre facility to assist Wau survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Surviving sexual or other gender-based violence is the tragic reality of all-too-many (mostly) girls and women in South Sudan. Having access to a single...

Eritrea: Successful heart operation on children

 In cooperation with Italian and Eritrean physicians, Orotta National Referral Hospital successfully performed cardiac surgery on nineteen children. According to Prof. Tsigereda Gebrehiwet, head of...

FIFA President’s condolence message Israel/Palestine conflict

The following text was sent to both association presidents: I would like to express, on behalf of FIFA and the entire international football community, our...

Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso’s energy needs

Burkina Faso's military leaders have signed a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant to increase electricity supplies. It is the junta's latest...

Oak Group appoints new Group Chief Executive Officer

Oak Group (www.Oak.Group) is delighted to announce the appointment of Kim Sgarlata as Group CEO. With an extensive background in a variety of international financial...

“Closing the care gap – the role of families” in Breast Cancer battle

The Ministry of Health, Cancer Unit has recorded 577 cases of cancer between January 2023 and June 2023, 33 of which are cancers of...

Africa Data Centres, The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) sign statement reaffirming ongoing partnership for Ghana facility investment of $300 million

The DFC and Africa Data Centres (www.AfricaDataCentres.com) have signed a statement reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthen ICT infrastructure in Africa and Africa Data...

Two Decades of Magic: Africa Magic Turns 20

As it marks twenty years of existence, MultiChoice’s (https://www.Multichoice.com/) Africa Magic channel celebrates two decades of significant expansion as a major platform for African...

APO Group reports non-payment by BrandReserve Co

APO Group (www.APO-opa.com) reports non-payment by BrandReserve Co., a global media service agency based in Johannesburg, South Africa which prides itself on amplifying the...

11 vehicles burnt as fuel tanker bursts into flames in Lagos [Video]

11 vehicles were burnt during a tanker fire incident in the Iganmu area of Lagos on the night of Thursday, October 12, 2023. The incident,...

Envisioning a more sustainable future – climate change in the spotlight at inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai

With the UAE all set to host the United Nations’ 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in November, next week’s inaugural SuperBridge Summit Dubai...

Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final: Message from Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah to South Africa’s Springboks

As South Africa reaches the quarter-final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Herbert Mensah, the newly elected President of Rugby Africa, (www.RugbyAfrique.com), the continental...

Shaji UI Mulk founder and chairman of Mulk International launches a state-of-the-art lifestyle property in Zimbabwe

Zim Cyber City is an incredible world-class property development that was recently launched and opened in Harare, Zimbabwe by Mulk International (https://MulkInternational.com/). Shaji Ul Mulk,...

Resecurity, strategic partner of Seed Group, to showcase innovative cybersecurity solutions at GITEX Global 2023

Resecurity®, a leading cybersecurity company renowned for delivering a unified platform for endpoint protection, risk management, and cyber threat intelligence, has announced its participation...

International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...

The memorandum aims to provide a general framework that facilitates cooperation between the parties and enhances economic and social development capabilities; ITFC intends to...

GE Vernova’s Hydro Power business commissions four 175 MW units for Nigeria’s second largest hydropower plant

GE Vernova’s (www.GEVernova.com) Hydro Power business has completed the commissioning of the 4 (four) 175 MW Francis hydropower turbines and generators at the Zungeru...

Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Unite to Urge The Gambia’s Government to Uphold Landmark Law Banning Female Genital Mutilation

The Association of Non-Governmental Organizations in The Gambia (TANGO), the Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices affecting the Health of Women and Children (GAMCOTRAP) (https://apo-opa.info/3LTjELJ), and...

Nigerians outraged as Super Eagles Instagram admin features Ghanaian song

The administrator of Super Eagles official Instagram account has been attacked for using a Ghanaian song in a training video. Ahead of their friendly match...

Mondelēz International signs Memorandum of Understanding with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Women, Family and Children

Strengthens efforts to help protect children in cocoa communities; Reaffirms the company’s continued focus in private-public collaboration to help tackle systemic issues. Mondelēz International is...

Start-ups from across the globe look to woo investors with transformational tech shifts at world’s largest start-up event in Dubai

Expand North Star 2023 (https://www.ExpandNorthStar.com/) accelerates global VC investment revival as deep tech game-changers choose Dubai as launch-pad for global growth. Record number of Indian...

African Development Bank Group Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama urges Nordic and Irish entrepreneurs in to make Africa their business and investment destination

The African Development Bank Group’s (www.AfDB.org) Chief Economist, Prof Kevin Chika Urama, has urged entrepreneurs in Nordic countries and Ireland to make Africa their...

Elizabeth Mwangi Partners with inDrive’s Aurora Tech Award to Inspire St. Aloysius Gonzaga Girls on United Nations’ (UN) Day of the Girl Child

To commemorate the UN’s International Day of the Girl Child, set for 11 October, and to shine a light on the immense potential of...

Respond.io to Showcase New Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Solutions at GITEX Global 2023

Respond.io (https://apo-opa.info/45wSSzQ) a pioneering customer conversation management provider, is set to showcase its new AI-powered solution at GITEX Global 2023 (www.GITEX.com), hosted at the Dubai World...

Spire Solutions is set to spearhead Cybersecurity, Digital, and Data Revolution at GITEX Global 2023

Spire Solutions, The Middle East&Africa region’s preferred cybersecurity and data partner, is thrilled to announce its participation in GITEX Global 2023 (www.GITEX.com), scheduled to...

Afrobarometer concludes Round 9 (R9) survey fieldwork: Citizens’ invaluable participation fuels unprecedented success

Wrapping up fieldwork for its largest-ever pan-African survey, Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) on Tuesday highlighted the contributions of 54,436 African citizens whose insights are deepening the...

Egypt’s high-quality ceramic products find new market in Africa

In an endeavour to expand its market reach, Egypt is gearing up to introduce its superior ceramic products and top-notch building materials to the...

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops in Dhobley mentor girls on menstrual health

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) troops stationed in Dhobley on Wednesday joined hands with a local women’s group in mentoring the Dhobley...

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launches a sensitization campaign for women on small scale cross-border traders

The ECOWAS Commission, through its Directorates of Trade, Customs Union&Taxation, and Free Movement of Persons&Migration, along with the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre, officially launched...

See More, Do More: Canon Launches the Widest Auto Focus Zoom Lens Ever Made for a Full Frame Camera

Canon (https://www.Canon-CNA.com) today announces the launch of the RF 10-20mm F4L IS STM, a new addition to the L-series range for photo and video...

Zimbabwe MPs suspended after protest

All Members of Parliament (MPs) from Zimbabwe's main opposition party have been suspended for six parliament sittings and will not receive salaries for the...

Liberia counts votes as President Weah seeks second term

Vote counting is underway after polls closed in Liberia's presidential and parliamentary elections on Tuesday. People in the West African nation voted to elect the...

Burundi Central Bank Governor arrested over money laundering accusations

Burundi's sacked Central Bank Governor has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and misappropriation of public assets. The charges against Dieudonné Murengerantwari are "provisional"...

Stellantis to Present Commercial Vehicles Strategy and New Global Van Lineup on October 23

Stellantis N.V. (www.Stellantis.com/en) announced today it will introduce reimagined Commercial Vehicles from multiple brands that form the heart of its global, multi-brand business strategy on...

Global Black Impact Summit to Build Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) (www.GlobalBlackImpact.com) – taking place in Dubai on November 30 - December 1 – serves as the premier platform for...