Africa: How Conspiracy Theories About Covid’s Origins Are Hampering Our Ability to Prevent the Next Pandemic

Africa: How Conspiracy Theories About Covid’s Origins Are Hampering Our Ability to Prevent the Next Pandemic

In late June, the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a group of independent experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), published an assessment of the origins of COVID. The report concluded that although we don’t know conclusively where the virus that caused the pandemic came from: a zoonotic origin…

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Blockchain booms in Africa as use cases multiply

Blockchain booms in Africa as use cases multiply

Blockchain technology is maturing on the African continent as use cases beyond cryptocurrency gain traction – in areas such as digital identity, payments, agriculture and data management. This is according to the Africa Blockchain Report 2024, compiled by Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) in collaboration with Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CV VC). According Brenton…

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Africa: How Conspiracy Theories About Covid’s Origins Are Hampering Our Ability to Prevent the Next Pandemic

Africa: UN Peacekeeping Can Work in a Fractured World – If There Is Political Will

In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation and rising global tensions, United Nations peace operations face unprecedented challenges – but senior officials told the Security Council on Tuesday that with renewed political will and strategic adaptation, these missions remain indispensable tools for conflict resolution and protection of civilians worldwide. Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Assistant Secretary-General…

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ADIDAS (ADS) earnings Q2 2025

ADIDAS (ADS) earnings Q2 2025

Adidas shoes are displayed at a DSW store on January 31, 2024 in Novato, California.  Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Shares of Adidas fell Wednesday after the German sportswear giant flagged a double-digit million euro hit from U.S. tariffs in the second quarter and warned that current import levies will push up the cost of its…

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Amazon Kuiper could cash in on the Starlink struggles in South Africa

Amazon Kuiper could cash in on the Starlink struggles in South Africa

Regulatory obstacles in South Africa could cost Starlink its usual first-mover advantage, potentially allowing Amazon’s Project Kuiper to enter the local market concurrently or even sooner. Kuiper, which began launching satellites in April, plans beta testing soon, with a commercial rollout expected in 2026. Amazon representatives have reportedly met with local telecoms ahead of this…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – July 30, 2025

Africa: All of Africa Today – July 30, 2025

  Ivory Coast President Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara announced his decision to run for a fourth term in the upcoming October election. The 83-year-old said his health was not an issue and his candidacy was driven by a need to “preserve national stability amid ongoing security and economic challenges”. He…

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Africa: Toolbox to Help Accelerate Food Systems Transformation

Africa: Toolbox to Help Accelerate Food Systems Transformation

Agrifood System transformation is at the heart of the new Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), which aims to build resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. This is because the what, when, how, and who of the decisions made about food production, processing, storage, transport, marketing, preparation and consumption drive so much that profoundly affect the…

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