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Africa: President Ruto Presides Over NIRU’s Inaugural Graduation, Boosting Africa’s Intelligence Education

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Nairobi — President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the inaugural graduation ceremony of the National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU), marking a historic milestone for the institution and Africa’s growing intelligence and security education landscape. The first cohort comprises 31 master’s degree graduates drawn from Kenya and several African countries, positioning NIRU as a…

Icasa gears up for South Africa’s next big spectrum auction

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Icasa CEO Tshiamo Maluleka-Disemelo Communications regulator Icasa expects to appoint a service provider, or providers, next month to run South Africa’s next major radio frequency spectrum auction. However, the regulator has still not committed to a date for the auction. It was delayed in 2024 after bidders asked for more time to prepare. Icasa has…

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Africa: Could Africa’s Youth Bulge Help Fill Europe’s Military Ranks?

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Military recruitment increasingly reflects the same demand-supply dynamics that shape global civilian migration. In November 2025, Ukraine’s foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said over 1 400 African nationals from around 36 countries were fighting with Russian forces in Ukraine, warning that foreign recruits faced extreme danger. While some, such as those from South Africa, may be…

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Africa: Newly Launched AI UniPod Set to Transform Ethiopia Into Africa’s Tech Hub

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Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute has officially launched the Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pod (AI UniPod), a landmark initiative aimed at positioning Ethiopia as Africa’s leading artificial intelligence hub. The AI UniPod is a collaborative effort established by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, Addis Ababa University, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…

OPINION | Africa’s forests are undervalued, and the world will pay the price

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Young forestry champions in attendance at the Zámba Heritage Congress. PHOTO/FSC. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] When delegates from across Africa and beyond gathered in Nairobi between February 10 and 12 for the inaugural Zamba Heritage Congress, the future of African forests felt palpably on the line. I sat through three days of debate convinced that…

Diana Orembe from Tanzania Wins the 7th Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition

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Partner content: Africa’s Business Heroes Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, concluded its 7th edition in Kigali on 13th December 2025 with Diana Orembe, Co-Founder and CEO of NovFeed from Tanzania, emerging as the overall winner and Africa’s Business Hero. Diana was recognised for her pioneering biotech innovation that transforms organic…

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Africa: UAE Reaffirms Investment Drive in Africa’s Energy and Trade Sectors

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Nairobi — United Arab Emirates has emerged as Africa’s largest single-country investor in recent years, committing more than USD 110 billion across the continent between 2019 and 2023, with over USD 70 billion directed to energy, green and renewable sectors. This scale of capital — the highest by any country in that period — signals…

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Africa: China Is Catalyst for Africa’s Development and Revitalization, Says Chinese Ambassador

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Monrovia — The Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, has declared that China will continue to serve as a catalyst for Africa’s development and revitalization, emphasizing that Liberia stands to benefit significantly from the growing partnership. Ambassador Chengwu made the statement on February 13, 2026 during the Chinese New Year Reception held in Paynesville, outside…

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Africa: Nigeria Emerges Africa’s 2nd Largest Solar Energy Importer, Ahead of Egypt

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Nigeria has stepped up ahead of Egypt as Africa’s second-largest importer as solar energy and battery storage provide a practical and affordable alternative to diesel generators and unreliable grid power. The gradual removal of diesel subsidies in Nigeria in the past two years also has helped accelerate adoption of solar energy. The policy was implemented…

Expert raises alarm over Africa’s forest financing crisis and economic impact

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Peter Gondo (with a microphone) a consultant at SKYPEG Consulting Ltd, speaking during a discussion session at the Zámba Heritage Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. PHOTO/FSC. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] Investment in Africa’s forests remains well below necessary levels, impeding crucial conservation efforts and exacerbating the risks of deforestation, a leading forestry expert has said. Peter…