Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received H.E. Ms. Annette Weber, EU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Ms. Annette Weber, EU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. Their discussion focused on regional peace & security, enhanced AU-EU cooperation in mediation, peace support operations & diplomacy, & a shared commitment to strengthening multilateralism. The Chairperson commended Amb. Weber’s…
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Mrs Birgitt Ory, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Mrs Birgitt Ory, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union. The Chairperson expressed confidence that Ambassador Ory’s tenure will further strengthen the longstanding & strategic AU-Germany…
US opens probe after a Waymo self-driving car hit a child near a school | Automotive Industry News
The child was struck by a Waymo during normal school drop-off hours. Published On 29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it is opening an investigation after a Waymo self-driving vehicle struck a child near an elementary school…
NTT Data, AWS partner for cloud and AI
Murray Campbell, MD, Cloud and Security at NTT Data MEA. NTT Data has announced a multi-year, strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The pact will bring NTT Data’s expertise in cloud transformation, cloud-native modernisation and agentic AI with the scale and capabilities of AWS’ services. Under the agreement, NTT Data and AWS will focus…
Africa: ‘Why Africa Must Rebuild Its Music Education System’
Long regarded as the continent’s living archive of history, identity and collective memory, African music is now at the centre of an urgent conversation about reforming and strengthening music education. In this interview with Funmi Ogundare, Music scholars warn that while global interest in African sounds is rising, weak structures at home threaten the transmission…
Afternoon naps clear up the brain and improve learning ability
The study examined 20 healthy young adults who either took a nap or stayed awake on two afternoons. PHOTO/UNSPLASH. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Even a short afternoon nap can help the brain recover and improve its ability to learn. In a study published recently, in the journal NeuroImage, researchers at the Medical Center – University of…
Amazon could invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI in coming weeks, source says
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, speaking with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Jan. 20th, 2026. CNBC Amazon is in talks to invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI, CNBC confirmed on Thursday, in a significant vote of confidence from the e-commerce giant after it invested in one of the startup’s…
Canal+ concedes Showmax ‘not a commercial success’
Groupe Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada on Thursday acknowledged that Showmax, the streaming platform owned by MultiChoice Group, has failed to achieve commercial success and has been a significant drag on the group’s financial performance. Speaking during an investor call following Canal+’s acquisition last year of control of MultiChoice, Saada said Showmax has “been losing a…
Africa: U.S., AU Launch Strategic Investment Group to Boost Trade and Infrastructure
Nairobi — The United States and the African Union (AU) have launched a Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group (SIWG) aimed at accelerating US-Africa economic partnerships. The pact seeks to create jobs, boost prosperity, and strengthen economic security on both sides of the Atlantic. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and African Union Commission…
Africa: Presidency Co-Hosts Africa Social Impact Summit Policy Engagement
The Office of the Vice President will co-host the 2026 Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) High-Level Policy Engagement, as stakeholders converge to deepen policy reforms and mobilise partnerships to accelerate inclusive growth and national development. Co-hosting with the Sterling One Foundation, the engagement is positioned as a national platform for translating continental development commitments into…