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Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria On Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite

Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria On Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, marking a significant advance in Africa’s space and geospatial capabilities. “This achievement underscores Algeria’s leadership in space science and its commitment to harnessing satellite technologies for sustainable…

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Africa: Kenya Begin Preps for First-Ever Africa Futsal Cup Qualification

Africa: Benin – 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support

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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…

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Africa: Kenya Begin Preps for First-Ever Africa Futsal Cup Qualification

Africa: Updated WHO Manuals Released to Help Countries Strengthen Foodborne Disease Surveillance and Response

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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…

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Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia’s Recruitment of Africans

Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia’s Recruitment of Africans

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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…

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Africa: Kenya Begin Preps for First-Ever Africa Futsal Cup Qualification

Africa: Early Humans Relied On Simple Stone Tools for 300,000 Years in a Changing East African Landscape

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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…

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South Africa is running out of developers

South Africa is running out of developers

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Anja Bates, head of data at Pnet A new report from Pnet shows that software development jobs are highly available but there is little competition for them among jobseekers. The difference between the number of software developers needed in the economy versus the number of qualified individuals applying for roles is so significant that there…

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Africa: Kenya Begin Preps for First-Ever Africa Futsal Cup Qualification

Africa: Nala and Noah Launch Stablecoin Settlement Network for Africa and Asia

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NALA has partnered with UK-based payments infrastructure provider Noah to launch a cross-border settlement network that allows merchants in Africa and Asia to receive US dollar payments and convert instantly into local currencies using stablecoins. The new network is integrated into NALA’s B2B payments platform, Rafiki, which launched in March 2024. It targets global companies…

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