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South Africa: Western Cape on imposed budget cuts

Joint media release by Premier Alan Winde and Mireille Wenger, Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities; National budget process causing budget cuts to...

Boeing: Bolts missing from door, says blowout report

A door that blew away from a Boeing 737 Max shortly after take-off may not have been properly secured, a new report says. The US...

Basketball Africa League, FIBA Africa and Hennessy to Host “BAL IN” Experience Event ahead of 2024 Season Tipping off March 9

The Basketball Africa League (BAL), FIBA Africa and Hennessy, the world-renowned cognac brand and the Official Spirit of the BAL, will host a networking...

Crew member dies after accident on set of Marvel series ‘Wonder Man’

A member of the crew working on the upcoming Marvel series “Wonder Man” died Tuesday following an accident on set, according to a statement from Marvel...

Indonesian Embassy Facilitates Virtual Business Matching for Indonesian-Sudanese Business Actors

​​In an effort to encourage increased trade cooperation between Indonesia and Sudan, the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum once again facilitated the implementation of a...

Defying tradition, championing rights: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) sparks change in female genital mutilation hotspots across East Africa

''Is religious?'' Under a tree in the quiet village of Dalocha Woreda in Central Ethiopia region, Nuritu Sirbar, the Head of the Dalocha...

Mukuru partners with Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) to donate much needed aid in support of cholera outbreak efforts in Zambia

Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), Africa’s leading financial services platform, has partnered with the Zambia Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) under the Ministry of Health, to...

Ethiopia launches the Pandemic Fund mega project against potential pandemics

In a remarkable move towards strengthening its defenses against potential pandemics, Ethiopia officially launched the Ethiopian Pandemic Multi-Sectoral Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Project (EPPR)...

Principal Secretary (PS) Harry Kimtai Launches Distribution of 150,000 Blood Bags to Strengthen Healthcare Nationwide

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Mr. Harry Kimtai inaugurated the nationwide distribution of 150,000 blood bags and essential supplies at the KBTTS headquarters in...

ECOWAS lacks an understanding of the shifting forces in sub-region – Prof Aning

The Director of Academic Affairs and Research at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Professor Kwesi Aning, has what he believes poses a...

King Charles seen for first time since diagnosis as Prince Harry arrives in the UK

King Charles has been pictured for the first time since his cancer diagnosis was made public, after the Duke of Sussex arrived in the...

Akufo-Addo conveys well-wishes to King Charles III amid cancer treatment

President Nana Akufo-Addo has wished His Royal Majesty, King Charles III well amid his cancer treatment. In a post on X formerly Twitter, the...

Global Music Conference for Youth Marks a Milestone in European Union – Africa Collaboration

From September 18 to 22, 2023, Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI), in collaboration with Music Crossroads Zimbabwe (the local arm of JMI), hosted the 78th...

Nigerian pastor arrested over allegedly swindling followers of $1m

A Nigerian pastor has been arrested over allegations he fraudulently got people to part with their money. Theo O Ebonyi, well-known in Benue state, is...

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Ethiopia underscore the need for increasing investment for survivors of female genital...

Today, the world is observing the International Day of Zero for female genital mutilation (FGM) under the theme, “Her Voice. Her Future: Investing in...

Safeguarding the future of women and girls in Nigeria against cervical cancer

When 11-year-old Morenike Ayeni received the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV), she became one of the millions of adolescent girls to get vaccinated against cervical...

Tunisian tennis sensation, Ons Jabeur, appointed World Food Programme (WFP) Global Goodwill Ambassador

The World Food Programme (WFP) announced today the appointment of Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur as its newest Global Goodwill Ambassador. Recognized for her...

Retail Tech | What to Expect in 2024

Once upon a time (literally like last week!) a shopper popped in for a quick pre-holiday shop. Welcomed by a Bot that offered personalised...

Prince Harry to visit King Charles after cancer diagnosis

The Duke of Sussex will travel to the UK to visit King Charles "in the coming days" after Buckingham Palace announced the monarch had...

Global Logistics Execs see coming Surge of African Investment

Nearly 62% of global logistics professionals say their companies are planning additional or first-time investments in Africa, according to a closely watched yearly industry...

Grammy Awards used Davido and dumped him – Adesope

Nigerian media personality, Adesope Olajide has vented his spleen at the organizers of the Grammy Awards for "stabbing Davido in the back" at the...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) keeps supporting Girl Education to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Africa and beyond

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with African First Ladies, marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female...

Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET), Freiberg University of Mines and Technology Start Scholarship Program

With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in October 2022 between HE Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas of...

Internet Safety: Children show Caution when Interacting with people they don’t know Online but want Greater Protection – Preliminary Research Findings

Children routinely interact with people they don’t know online and respond with caution when approached, but they want tech companies and governments to do...

NDLEA intercepts over 14kg of cannabis from Ghana

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria has intercepted of a large consignment of Ghanaian Loud, a potent strain of cannabis sativa,...

US Museum returns royal objects to Asante Kingdom [Photos]

Seven royal artefacts, including a necklace, an ornamental chair, and an elephant tail whisk, have been permanently and voluntarily returned to the Asante kingdom...

Italian Deputy Prime Minister, Qatar’s Ambassador participate in welcoming Injured people from Gaza to Receive treatment in Italian Hospitals

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic Antonio Tajani and HE Ambassador of the State...

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer but was discovered during his...

Shock as Grammy winner gets arrested at the live event [Video]

Killer Mike was escorted out of the 2024 Grammys in handcuffs on Sunday, hours after winning three awards in the pre-show telecast. The Atlanta rapper, 48, was...

Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health and Population

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister, Dr. Moustafa Madbouly, and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. Spokesman for the...

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali to decide fate of Ghanaian traders following ECOWAS ‘exit’

There’s a looming diplomatic row as Burkina Faso’s Military leader Ibrahim Traoré has disclosed that his country will consult Mali and Niger to take...

In pictures: Red carpet and ceremony at Grammy Awards

Some of the biggest stars in the world of music have put on a show at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Boygenius won three...

Breaking New Ground: UXLink and OKX Wallet Collaborate to Enhance WEB3 Wallet Capabilities

UXLink (https://UXLink.io), a visionary in the realm of Real Web3 Social Hub&Live Social Infrastructure, has proudly announced the introduction of innovative features for the management...

Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day by providing 140 Oncology Scholarship to doctors from 28 African countries since 2012

Merck Foundation (https://Merck-Foundation.com/) marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 140 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 28 countries; Merck...

Kenya: Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Champions Universal Health Coverage Advocacy at Kakamega Prayer Service

Health CS Nakhumicha S. Wafula joined H.E. President William Ruto for an Interdenominational Prayer Service in Kakamega County and commended the Head of State...

Akufo-Addo mourns Namibia President Hage Geingob

President Akufo-Addo has conveyed his deep condolences to the people of Namibia following the passing of their President, Hage Geingob. In his message of condolence,...

Sudan: Urgent response needed amid high death rates and malnutrition crisis in North Darfur

Emergency malnutrition thresholds reached in Zamzam camp where an estimated one child is dying every two hours; Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) calls for urgent, mass...

Senegal President postpones election indefinitely

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has indefinitely postponed the presidential election that was scheduled to take place on February 25. Speaking in a televised address to...

Namibia’s new President sworn-in hours after predecessor dies

Namibia has a new president in the shape of Nangolo Mbumba just hours after, as vice-president, he had announced the death of his predecessor....

Traditional ruler shot dead, wife kidnapped

Armed men have shot dead a traditional ruler, and kidnapped his wife plus one other person in south-western Nigeria, authorities say. The attackers stormed the...