Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscored Africa’s Deep Energy Paradox – a Continent Rich in Resources Where 600m People Lack Electricity and 900m Still Rely On Biomass.

Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscored Africa’s Deep Energy Paradox – a Continent Rich in Resources Where 600m People Lack Electricity and 900m Still Rely On Biomass.

At the opening of the African #Energy Efficiency Ministerial Conference at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this morning, the Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali underscored Africa’s deep energy paradox: a continent rich in resources where 600M people lack electricity and 900M still rely on biomass. He called for urgent…

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Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscored Africa’s Deep Energy Paradox – a Continent Rich in Resources Where 600m People Lack Electricity and 900m Still Rely On Biomass.

Africa: How Sorted Concierge Is Redefining the Hospitality and Lifestyle Industry in Africa

Across major African cities, the hospitality industry is undergoing rapid transformation. Global travelers, high-net-worth clients, returning diaspora, and upwardly mobile professionals are demanding faster service, deeper personalization, and more reliable lifestyle support. In this evolving landscape, Sorted Concierge is emerging as a key player by shifting how people experience convenience, premium service, and curated living…

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Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscored Africa’s Deep Energy Paradox – a Continent Rich in Resources Where 600m People Lack Electricity and 900m Still Rely On Biomass.

Africa: Tunis, Birth Place of the Name, ‘Africa’ Hosts 6th Forum of Women, Peace and Security (WPs)

The African Union (AU) successfully convened the 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in Tunis, Tunisia. The Forum was held under the theme: “25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Leveraging Multilateral Diplomacy to Reinforce Africa’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda in a Shifting Global Order.” In his opening remarks, delivered via video…

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Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscored Africa’s Deep Energy Paradox – a Continent Rich in Resources Where 600m People Lack Electricity and 900m Still Rely On Biomass.

Africa: Millions of Africans Locked Out of Services As Biometric Digital IDs Raise Privacy and Access Concerns

Nairobi — Millions of Africans are unable to access essential services, including healthcare, education, social protection payments, and voting, as new biometric digital-ID systems continue to be imposed across the continent, a new report by the African Digital Rights Network (ADRN) warns. The systems require citizens to provide personal and biometric information, with limited safeguards…

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Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscored Africa’s Deep Energy Paradox – a Continent Rich in Resources Where 600m People Lack Electricity and 900m Still Rely On Biomass.

Africa: Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Tech-Fellowship in Uganda

Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, today announced the launch of its ‘Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship’ initiative in Uganda. The initiative will award 20 Tech Fellowships to Ugandan undergraduates from low-income households, enabling them to pursue degrees in STEM fields. The program directly tackles the financial and skills barriers that…

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Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscored Africa’s Deep Energy Paradox – a Continent Rich in Resources Where 600m People Lack Electricity and 900m Still Rely On Biomass.

Africa: Unicef Calls for Urgent Investment in Life-Saving Services for Children As Global Humanitarian Needs Reach New Extremes

New York — Surging conflicts, rising hunger, global funding cuts, and collapsing basic services are driving humanitarian needs for children to extreme levels worldwide. As UNICEF’s Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 (HAC) appeal is launched today, US$7.66 billion is urgently required to provide life-saving assistance to 73 million children – including 37 million girls and…

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Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscored Africa’s Deep Energy Paradox – a Continent Rich in Resources Where 600m People Lack Electricity and 900m Still Rely On Biomass.

Africa: Southern Africa Tackles Climate-Driven Disease Threats Through Pandemic Fund Grant

Gaborone, Botswana — Eight Southern African countries – Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are joining forces to Prevent, detect and respond to disease outbreaks before they spread to communities. The three-year, USD 35.8 million initiative, Strengthening One Health Disease Surveillance and Response in Southern Africa, coordinated by the World Health…

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