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US military base proposal in Nigeria could cause confrontation with other African countries – Akinyemi

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US military base proposal in Nigeria could cause confrontation with other African countries – Akinyemi

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Video: Americans Grab Podiums but Africans Heartwarming Celebration Wins Hearts at World Athletics Relay 2024

The Tommy Robinson National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas hosted the 2024 World Athletics Relay on May 4 and 5. 893 athletes representing 54 nations competed; 32 teams of men and 30 teams of women competed in the 4x100m, while 32 teams of men…

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Namibia becomes first African country to end mother-to-child HIV, Hepatitis B transmission

WHO said in 2022, only 4 per cent of babies born to mothers living with HIV acquired the virus.

The South African sportsman who helped model an era of campus protests

Current campus protests are reminiscent of the anti-apartheid divestment movement, which built on the work of sportsman and activist Dennis Brutus.

Lara Van Niekerk Wins 50 and 200 Breaststrokes At African Championships

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Van Niekerk won the 50 and 200 breaststrokes and finishhed 2nd behind fellow South African Simone Moll in the 100 breast.

AIDO holds 6th convention to celebrate African culture in Nigeria

A non-governmental organization, AIDO Network International, has concluded plans to hold its 6th edition of its International Convention and Royal Summit, slated to take place from November 4th to 9th,...

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Ghana hosts West African consultative meeting to transform dryland agriculture

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The conference focused on enhancing yields of key cereals like sorghum and millet through innovation.

Meet the Ghanaian YouTuber connecting Africans one video at a time

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Kobina Ackon, most commonly known as Wode Maya, is an aeronautical engineer turned YouTube video creator on a mission to bridge Africa and the diaspora with his travel content.

AfriSAFE to improve safety alertness among Africans

A leading platform for promoting safety and health initiatives across Africa, AfriSAFE has said that organisations and individuals who have demonstrated commitment to safety and health practices in Africa should...

FIRS Advocates for African-Led Tax Solutions at ATAF Council Meeting

Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has called upon tax administrators across Africa to seek indigenous solutions to the continent’s challenges rather than relying on external...

Thuso Mbedu, is a South African actress with a remarkable presence in American cinema, she is a bag of inspiration and talent

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Thuso Mbedu, is a South African actress with a remarkable presence in American cinema, she is a bag of inspiration and talentThuso Mbedu, is a

Building African infrastructure to ease trade

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CNN goes inside some of the largest infrastructure projects across Africa aimed at easing intra-African trade.

FRSC boss, Adedeji tasks African tax administrators on local solutions

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Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Zacch Adedeji, has challenged tax administrators in Africa to look inwards for local solutions to challenges rather than turning to the Western world for salvation. Adedeji, according…

African Union,Google celebrate Africa Day with #DiscoverMyAfrica

Business a.m. The Office of the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google have announced the launch of the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge, a month-long initiative to celebrate the rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit…

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Empowering Africa's Future Innovators: A2SV Partners with Google for Third Year in a Row to Nurture Talent Across African Tech

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This partnership will further A2SV's mission of breaking down barriers and increasing educational and professional opportunities for students across Africa. ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Africa to Silicon Valley …

Google, African Union Launch #DiscoverMyAfrica

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka A month-long campaign to celebrate African creativity and innovation known as #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge has been launched by Google in partnership with the Office of the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy…

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African ministers commit to driving growth through digital development

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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://newsghana.com.gh/african-ministers-commit-to-driving-growth-through-digital-development/African ministers of information, communication and technology (ICT) on Thursday…

African countries urged to accelerate implementation of SDGs

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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Xinhua, https://newsghana.com.gh/african-countries-urged-to-accelerate-implementation-of-sdgs/The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said Monday that progress on most…

AfCFTA, ZenPay to Develop Portal for Seamless Intra-African Trade

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka A portal to facilitate intra-African trade is to be developed by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat in collaboration with Zenpay Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc. The…