Africa: Benin – 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support
Washington — The World Bank approved $100 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Benin promote access to finance and growth for women entrepreneurs in both the formal and informal sectors. The Women Entrepreneurship Development and Access to Finance Program (WEDAF) is a results-based program (PforR). It will support the government…
Russia calls Trump’s threats to take over Greenland ‘extraordinary’
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual joint call-in-show and press conference, on December 19, 2025 in Moscow, Russia. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russia called the Trump administration’s threats to take over Greenland “extraordinary” on Friday, adding it would continue monitoring the situation. “The situation is unusual, I would even…
AI, resilience and sustainability set to transform logistics in 2026
South African businesses that rely on moving goods are bracing for a year of rapid transformation in logistics. From AI-powered networks to climate-driven disruptions, companies that plan for resilience and sustainability will gain a competitive edge in 2026. Artificial intelligence, automation, and predictive routing are no longer back-office efficiency tools—they’re central to logistics strategy. These…
Africa: Updated WHO Manuals Released to Help Countries Strengthen Foodborne Disease Surveillance and Response
Timely detection and effective response to foodborne diseases are essential to protect public health and prevent local events from escalating into wider emergencies. To support countries in strengthening these capacities, the World Health Organization has released updated editions of its full set of manuals on strengthening surveillance of and response to foodborne diseases. The updated…
Africa: Morocco Beat Nigeria On Penalties to Reach Africa Cup of Nations Final
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time. Bounou saved from Samuel Chukwueze and…
Court ruling could jeopardize Mahmoud Khalil’s freedom
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Tesla now only offer Full Self-Driving through a subscription
Tesla will discontinue the option to purchase its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package for a one-time $8,000 fee, transitioning the feature to a strictly subscription-based model after February 14. CEO Elon Musk announced the update on X, though he did not specify if the current pricing – presently $99 per month or $999 annually – will…
Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia’s Recruitment of Africans
Videos shared on Ukrainian social media since the weekend claim to show African nationals fighting in the ranks of the Russian army – raising fresh questions about Moscow’s overseas recruitment practices. The footage, widely circulated online, shows black men in Russian military uniforms being humiliated, threatened or described as expendable. The language used has drawn…
Africa: Early Humans Relied On Simple Stone Tools for 300,000 Years in a Changing East African Landscape
Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape and form. The resulting product proved invaluable for everyday tasks. Sharp-edged rock fragments were manufactured to suit various…
Uganda election results show Yoweri Museveni leading Bobi Wine
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has taken a strong lead in provisional results from Thursday’s presidential election, the electoral agency says. The results announced on Friday morning put Museveni in the lead with 76% of the votes, based on results from 45% of the country’s polling stations. He is followed by opposition leader Bobi Wine with…