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All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), President speaks on fostering collaboration within African music community as BridgeAfric launches in Malawi

In continuation of promoting and showcasing African artistes, providing them with platforms to reach a global audience beyond their home countries, the President/Executive Producer,...

US accuses Apple of monopolising smartphone market

The US has filed a landmark lawsuit against Apple which accuses the tech giant of monopolising the smartphone market and crushing competition. In the lawsuit,...

Afreximbank’s MANSA Digital Initiative Achieves Four ISO Standards Certifications for its Integrated Management System (IMS)

The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank's) (www.Afreximbank.com) MANSA Digital Initiative, a Pan-African due diligence platform, has been awarded four ISO standards for the effective implementation...

Large players pull out all the stops to keep Africa connected

With only three of the ten undersea cables that connect South Africa to the world still in operation, it is quite remarkable that the...

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu bans foreign trips by government officials

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu will introduce a three-month ban on ministers and other government officials from going on publicly funded foreign trips. Mr Tinubu's chief...

Ariana Grande to pay ex-husband $1.25m in divorce settlement

The divorce between US singer Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez is now official, after nearly three years of marriage. A Los Angeles Superior Court judgment...

Mohbad’s autopsy results to be ready in four weeks, officials say

The Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, Richard Somiari, on Wednesday said that the result of an autopsy conducted on deceased singer...

Morocco: Maison Malake – the social cooperative revolutionizing cashew nuts

As night falls over Marrakech’s medina, wrought-iron lanterns illuminate the narrow streets of the souk. The air is filled with scents of saffron and...

Ghana ranked 120th in 2024 World Happiness report

Ghana has been ranked 120th globally in the 2024 World Happiness report. Ghana scored 4,289 missing out on the first 10 happiest countries...

Biden’s administration unveils strictest ever US car emission limits to boost EVs

President Joe Biden has announced the strictest regulation on vehicle exhaust emissions ever introduced in the US in a bid to accelerate the auto-industry's...

Senegal President Macky Sall rejects blame for election chaos

Senegal's president has told the BBC he does not regret delaying this year's elections, a move that sparked deadly protests. Macky Sall said he did...

Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 Confirms Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) as Bronze Sponsor

The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) of Morocco will participate as a Bronze Sponsor at the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE)...

Paul Sinclair Joins African Energy Chamber (AEC) Advisory Board

The African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org) is proud to announce that Paul Sinclair, former Vice President of Energy for the Africa region at Hyve Group,...

Eminem, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg honour Dr. Dre at Walk of Fame Ceremony

Dr. Dre was feeling the love at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. The rapper and producer, 59, was honoured with his very own star on...

African Energy Chamber (AEC): Senegalese President Macky Sall has Set a Bold Energy

Senegalese President Macky Sall’s 12-year tenure is set to come to an end on April 2 this year. As he leaves his term in...

Renewed hope as latest HIV treatment yields positive results

Scientists say they have successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells, using Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology. Working like scissors, but at the molecular level, it...

Dr Dre inducted into Hollywood Walk of Fame

A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Tuesday honoring Dr. Dre for his career as a performer, producer, founder and CEO of Aftermath...

Angola Invites United States (US) Operators to Invest in Available Blocks at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 Networking Event

Angola will launch its next oil and gas licensing round in 2025 and is inviting US-based exploration and production companies to invest in upcoming...

Ecobank Group Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Top-level Appointments

Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com), the pan-African financial services group, announces the appointment of key senior executives to strengthen the Group’s leadership team and to drive delivery...

Jonathan Majors: Marvel actor sued by ex-girlfriend for alleged assault

US actor Jonathan Majors, known for playing Kang in the Marvel films, has been sued by his ex-girlfriend. British choreographer Grace Jabbari filed a civil...

South Africa Unveils Infrastructure Plans at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024

South Africa’s latest infrastructure developments and investment opportunities were unpacked by a high-level panel of government stakeholders at the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South...

Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024: Enticing Private Participation in Infrastructure Projects through public-private partnerships (PPPs)

As South Africa invites investment in large-scale infrastructure projects, blended financing and public-private partnerships (PPP) have emerged as viable solutions to mobilize private participation...

YallaVamos! Morocco, Portugal and Spain Reveal Plans and Visual Identity for FIFA World Cup 2030TM Bid

The bid of Morocco, Portugal and Spain today released their advanced plans for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030. At a media event held at...

Supreme Court says Texas can arrest and jail migrants

The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enforce one of the toughest immigration laws enacted by any US state in recent memory. The measure allows...

Trump needs a $464m bond in six days. What if he can’t get it?

Donald Trump's lawyers are asking a New York court to put a $464m (£365m) fine in a civil fraud case on hold, as the...

Entire Gaza population facing acute hunger – US

Gaza's two million people are experiencing "severe levels of acute food insecurity", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said. This was first time an...

Methane emissions from fossil fuels to decline by around 50% by 2030 if…

Methane emissions from fossil fuels will be decreased by about 50 per cent by 2030 if methane policies and promises made by countries and...

Ex-police officers sentenced to nearly 20 years in Mississippi torture case

Two former Mississippi police officers have been sentenced to a total of 37 years for their role in torturing two black men in their...

Photos from athletics competition at 13th African Games

The 13th African Games once again showcased an impressive demonstration of talent from athletes representing their respective countries. Prior to the ongoing sporting events held...

Details of Transnet Draft Network Statement Shared at Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium of South Africa (SIDSSA) 2024

South African rail, port and pipeline company Transnet recently published its network statement, which details the functions of the infrastructure manager and the contractual...

Mother who left her child alone to party for 10 days bags life imprisonment

An Ohio woman who left her 16-month-old daughter alone for more than a week while she vacationed, leading to the girl’s death, was sentenced...

South African Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Prioritize Gas, Renewable Energy to Drive Efficiency

South African Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are turning to natural gas and renewable energy to secure energy supply while improving operational efficiency. During a...

Today’s Youth to Add their Voices at the Second Annual Freedom of Mobility Forum

Students from three leading universities from three continents will guide debate topics by presenting research on three focus areas: technology, social justice and equity,...

R. Kelly challenge to sex abuse conviction draws skepticism from US appeals court

A lawyer for R. Kelly struggled on Monday to convince a U.S. appeals court to overturn the former R&B superstar's sex trafficking conviction and...

6 ex-police officers to be sentenced in Mississippi for torture of black men

Six former Mississippi police officers are due to be sentenced for torturing two black men in their own home. The victims were beaten, shocked with...

African states must respect constitutional rule – Akufo-Addo

The African Union (AU) member states should strive to uphold their respective national constitutions, President Akufo-Addo has advised. The leaders, he said, were also expected...

Championing change: The importance of diversity in shaping Africa’s future (By Laila Bastati)

By Laila Bastati, Chief Commercial Officer at APO Group (www.APO-opa.com). As we observe International Women's Month with the theme of 'Inspire Inclusion,' it is essential to...

Trina Solar, SOLA and Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon (WBHO) Signed Partnership to Launch 195MW Springbok Utility Project Using Vertex N Modules

Trina Solar (https://www.TrinaSolar.com/), a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, proudly announces the commencement of the groundbreaking Springbok project in collaboration...

On Visit to Dhobley, African Union (AU) Special Representative Emphasizes Collaboration for Peace in Somalia

The African Union Special Representative for Somalia, Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, on Monday visited Dhobley, in Jubaland State, to reinforce ongoing peace support operations and uplift...

World Health Organization (WHO) Mauritius launches set of health priorities for new two years

The World Health Organization (WHO) Mauritius Country Office launched its new Biennial Workplan 2024-2025 with the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) on March 18, 2024. This...