Africa: UAE-Africa Dialogue Calls for Stronger Strategic Partnerships

Africa: UAE-Africa Dialogue Calls for Stronger Strategic Partnerships

Addis Ababa (Horndiplomat) — The 2026 Hili UAE-Africa Dialogue concluded in Addis Ababa on Friday with African and Emirati officials calling for deeper strategic partnerships, increased investment and greater cooperation to advance sustainable development and shared prosperity. The two-day forum brought together senior government officials, diplomats, policymakers, researchers and business leaders from Africa and the…

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Monaco explosion injures 3 including Ukrainian tycoon, local media reports; suspect flees to France

Monaco explosion injures 3 including Ukrainian tycoon, local media reports; suspect flees to France

A blast from an explosive device has seriously injured three people at a residential building in Monaco, and the attacker fled to France, local authorities said. French and Ukrainian media reported that a Ukrainian magnate and his family were those injured. The unusual attack Monday night stunned the elite principality on the Mediterranean Coast. Monaco’s…

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Telecoms industry to tighten SIM card verification

Telecoms industry to tighten SIM card verification

Operators propose immediate safeguards and long-term RICA amendments to close gaps exploited by fraudsters using improperly registered SIM cards. (Image by Nicola Mawson) South Africa’s telecommunications industry is proposing a new framework aimed at strengthening SIM card registration requirements. It also recommends amendments to the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information…

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Massive restructuring at former Showmax shareholder

Massive restructuring at former Showmax shareholder

Comcast will split into two publicly traded companies through a spinoff of NBCUniversal and Sky, separating its cash-generating broadband arm from a media and entertainment business under pressure from streaming rivals and industry consolidation. Shares of the company surged 22% in pre-market trading on Monday. They were down more than 17% this year through to…

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