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Israeli report says Hamas sexual violence ‘systematic and intentional’

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel says it has gathered evidence Hamas gunmen "systematically and intentionally" committed sexual crimes during the 7...

South Africa budget boosts welfare grants ahead of May election

South Africa's finance minister has boosted welfare payments to more than 18 million people in his last budget ahead of May's general election. The governing...

Biden cancels $1.2bn in student loans for more than 150,000 people

The Biden administration has announced it is cancelling $1.2bn (£949m) of student debt for 153,000 American borrowers. The Supreme Court had previously blocked President...

Hajia4Real pleads guilty in $2m romance scam case

Ghanaian social media personality Mona Faiz Montrage, popularly known as Hajia4Real, has pleaded guilty in the $2m romance scam case in the United States...

Four-month-old baby sets world record for remarkable talent

A four-month-old infant, Kaivalya from Nadigama town in Andhra Pradesh, India, has garnered widespread admiration for achieving an extraordinary milestone, setting a record that...

African Multilateral Financial Institutions forge historic strategic alliance to serve as catalyst for Sustainable Economic Development and financial self-reliance in Africa

Under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President of the Republic of Ghana and the Champion on the African...

Family exhumes corpse, holds vigil for 5 days to bring her back to life

A Nicaraguan woman had to be buried for the second time after her family exhumed her body because they thought she was still alive. María...

Nigeria to Promote Gas Exploration, Infrastructure Prospects at Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 in Paris

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Ekperikpe Ekpo, will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE)...

OptiGuide from Orange Digital Center Jordan, Winner of the Orange Summer Challenge 2023 International Prize in Africa and the Middle East

For the first time, the Orange Summer Challenge, the flagship event of the Orange Digital Center (ODC) network, pitted eleven national winners against each...

Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) and Victoria’s Secret Partner to Launch Growth Accelerator in Nigeria – Call for Applications

The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) (https://www.AWIEForum.org) announces the launch of its Growth Accelerator programme in Nigeria, in partnership with iconic global...

Africa Finance Corporation Commits up to US$40 Million Equity Investment in the African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE Abuja) to Revolutionise Healthcare Advancements in...

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent's leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, today signed an equity investment term sheet, pledging up to US$40 million...

Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024: Exploring Diversity in Innovation for Global Success

Diversity in innovation is not just a catchphrase – it’s a catalyst for progress. Embracing diverse perspectives propels industries forward by fostering creativity and...

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Supports National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) to Enhance its Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-idb.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), has conducted a capacity-building training workshop on leadership...

Check Point Software Unveils Comprehensive 2024 Security Report, Highlighting Ransomware Surge and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Defence Innovations

Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (https://www.Checkpoint.com/) (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider,...

Wizkid splashes millions on Rolex watches for his team

Nigerian music sensation, Wizkid has sparked a buzz on social media with reports of his extravagant gesture towards his team. The acclaimed singer reportedly...

Unlocking Opportunities: Swedfund, African Development Bank Advance Collaboration on Private Sector Growth, Climate Action

An African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) team, led by Senior Vice President Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, on 15 February 2024, met with a delegation from...

Ghanaian man killed in random shooting incident in Canada

A 39-year-old father of four from Ghana has been identified as the man killed in one of two seemingly random shootings in northwest Toronto...

Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) accords Azentio Software’s iMAL latest version with compliance certification for 2024

Azentio Software (“Azentio”) (www.Azentio.com), a Singapore-headquartered technology firm owned by funds advised by Apax Partners (www.Apax.com), has announced that iMAL™ latest version and the...

Canon celebrates 21st consecutive year of No. 1 share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market

Canon Inc. (Canon-CNA.com) announced today that the company’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and mirrorless cameras) have maintained the No. 1 share1 of the...

Nairobi set to host the inaugural Green Games Summit

Nairobi is set to host the inaugural Green Games Summit, marking Africa's first event of its kind, on the weekend of February 24, 2024....

Alexei Navalny: Mother demands Putin returns son’s body

The mother of Alexei Navalny, the Putin critic who died in a Russian prison, has called on President Vladimir Putin to release his body. In...

Israel-Gaza war: World Food Programme stops deliveries to northern Gaza

The World Food Programme has paused "live-saving" food deliveries to northern Gaza, saying aid convoys had endured "complete chaos and violence due to the...

Two charged with murder for Super Bowl parade shooting

Two men have been charged with murder for last week's deadly shooting at the Super Bowl victory parade in Kansas City. A woman died...

South Africa headteacher shooting: Arrested pupil may be tried as adult

A 13-year-old schoolboy in South Africa, arrested after allegedly shooting and injuring his principal, may be tried as an adult, the prosecuting authority says. The...

How some countries are restoring wetlands for improved livelihoods

As Ghana continues to lose most of its wetlands, JoyNews is learning how other countries are developing settlements and using them as waste-cleaning tools for communities....

Lion kills zookeeper

A zookeeper at a Nigerian university has been killed by one of the lions he had been looking after for close to a decade....

Stellantis, Société Générale and Caetano Squadra Africa Sign an Unprecedented Strategic Collaboration Agreement for Vehicle Sales and Financing in Sub-Saharan Africa

Under this agreement, the parties undertake to work closely together to offer customers a comprehensive range of competitive financial services, in accordance with local...

ECOWAS says it is implementing reforms to address unconstitutional changes of governments

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says that it is taking several steps to address the growing trend of unconstitutional changes in...

From Representation to Inclusion: Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) to Explore Diversity in Media and Entertainment

The media and entertainment sectors are undergoing a transformative shift in their approach to representation. While there has been notable progress in showcasing diversity...

Unlock Networking Opportunities at the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) Gala Dinner

Following a day filled with insights, the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) will conclude its proceedings with its anticipated GBIS Gala Dinner. Set to...

Xylem and the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) formalise their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish strategic and cooperative...

Xylem (www.Xylem.com), a worldwide pioneer in water technology solutions, and the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) have embarked on an innovative partnership, sealing...

Stellantis Delivers Record Net Revenues, Net Profit, Industrial Free Cash Flows for Full Year 2023

Net revenues of €189.5 billion, up 6% compared to 2022, with consolidated shipment volumes increasing 7%; Net profit grew 11% to €18.6 billion. Adjusted...

Five tips for small business owners to help grow their business online

Small businesses are embracing digitalization and catering to their customer needs through a variety of online channels. With new technologies emerging such as artificial...

Africa faces a perfect storm in the fight against malaria: Leaders urge swift action and more resource commitments

His Excellency President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) (www.ALMA2030.org), announced Saturday that Africa is at the centre of...

Winners Chapel launches dating app for members

A new dating app has been launched for members of the Winners chapel across the globe. With thousands of members in different countries, the platform...

Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) and Banque Misr Sign letter of intent to provide $30M line of finance...

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) (www.ICD-ps.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) group, signed a letter...

Wife of Haiti’s assassinated President indicted in his killing

A Haitian judge investigating the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021 has indicted 51 people in connection with the attack, including his widow, Martine Moïse,...

Actress Novi Brown to discuss Diversity in Television at Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024

Producer, director and actor Novi Brown will speak at the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) – taking place February 27 in Dubai. Brown currently...

One Week to Go Until Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024

With one week to go, the Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) 2024 is gearing up for its highly anticipated third edition. Hosted by the...

Canon recognized with highest A score for its climate change activities from Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Canon Inc. (Canon-CNA.com) announced today that the company was recognized by U.K. based non-profit organization CDP  for its transparency and leadership concerning initiatives in the...