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At least 40 migrants from sub-Saharan African countries have died after their boat sank off the coast of Tunisia on Wednesday, in one of the deadliest maritime tragedies in the region this year, Reuters reported, citing official estimates. The boat, carrying about 70 migrants, sank near the coastal city of Mahdia, an official said. Tunisia…
Robert Mugabe, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Kitagwenda County, has been officially nominated by the Independent Electoral Commission (EC) to contest in the forthcoming general elections. Mugabe, who previously served as the interim District Chairperson of Kitagwenda, arrived at the EC offices around 9am on Wednesday. The process, however, took longer than…
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) is partnering with international and local institutions to develop Africa’s first solar-powered artificial intelligence (AI) research cluster. The university is in advanced discussions with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems and Karibu Kwetu Trading to establish micro-concentrated photovoltaic technology. Micro-concentrated photovoltaic technology is a high-efficiency solar…
World Athletics (WA) has announced that the selection of Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, as the host city for its inaugural Africa Road Running Conference was influenced by its extensive commercial connections across the African continent and beyond. Mr Alessio Punzi Cisternino, WA’s head of road running, revealed this information during a press conference held…
Nairobi — Cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity have emerged as Africa’s top technology priorities, signaling a shift from digital experimentation to full-scale strategic execution, according to the CIO100 Megatrends 2025 Report by CIO Africa (by dx⁵). The report, based on insights from organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa, shows cloud computing leads adoption at 61…
Washington, DC — Donald Trump is bad news for Africa. He was tough on Africa in his first term, and after nine months, his second term is shaping up to be much worse. Trump’s “America First” policies of high tariffs and economic protectionism, restrictive immigration procedures, open hostility to international organizations and assault on development assistance agencies are at variance…
A wave of real estate development in the cities and urban centres of Africa’s most populous nation, where the government requires $6.25 billion in yearly investment to narrow a housing shortfall, is fuelling demand for building materials, particularly cement. Nigeria’s building boom, propelled by rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development, laid the groundwork for the 245.9…
Every year, rabies silently kills children across East Africa, even though it is one of the few infectious diseases that is 100% preventable. Globally, rabies causes approximately 59,000 deaths a year, mainly in Africa and Asia. In Kenya, 99% of human cases are attributed to dog bites/ scratches. In our region, children are the most…
The podcast delves into the Afrobeat icon’s revolutionary spirit and enduring legacy. Former US President Obama has honoured Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with a new podcast chronicling his life and music. Mr Obama announced the release of the podcast, “Fela Kuti: Fear No Man,” in a video posted on his Instagram page on Wednesday…
Durban — Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, the threat of new pandemics still looms, and the urgency remains. As the fourth International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) began in Durban, South Africa, a big question emerged: Is Africa prepared for the next pandemic? In his opening remarks at a press briefing,…
