The UK has put specific sanctions on people connected to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) because more proof of war crimes in the Darfur region has come to light. After a BBC Verify investigation found that executions in El-Fasher were the fault of a high-ranking RSF officer, the move was made. El-Fasher is a place […]
The country of São Tomé and Príncipe, which is one of the smallest in Africa, has taken a big step towards closing its digital gap. Starlink is an internet service that uses satellites and was created by SpaceX. It has now been made available across the country. This move promises to make big changes in […]
Italy-Africa Summit Sets Stage for Development and Cooperation An important Italy-Africa summit recently took place in Rome, attracting around twenty African heads of state and government. The event centered around President Giorgia Meloni‘s ambitious “Mattei Plan,” which aims to stimulate economic development on the continent, create job opportunities, and address irregular emigration. One key focus […]
Starting a higher education path is like climbing a metaphorical Mount Everest, and the task might be much more daunting for some. As 2024 approaches, some academic fields are the Mount Everest of education, requiring an unmatched level of commitment and intelligence. Here, we examine the 10 toughest courses available worldwide, each of which stands […]
Bafana Bafana, South Africa’s national football team, has done something amazing. They have reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. This is a big win for them because they have yet to have much success in recent years. But now, they have shown they can compete with the best, beating top-ranked Morocco. […]
As we step into a new year filled with boundless possibilities, TECNO and itel are ready to make 2024 an exhilarating and transformative year for tech enthusiasts. Following their successful ventures in South Africa throughout 2023, including the highly acclaimed launch of the SPARK 10 Series, both brands are gearing up for another thrilling chapter […]
In a surprising turn of events at the Africa Cup of Nations, Ivory Coast, the host nation, managed to beat Senegal in a tense penalty shootout. This victory was unexpected because Senegal was seen as the favorite team. They had won all their games in the group stage, unlike Ivory Coast, which barely made it […]
Dada, who also serves as the executive producer at AFRIMA, emphasized the importance of collaboration among African artists during a recent visit by Cameroonian artist KO-C and Burkinabe singer Miss Tanya to AFRIMAs’ headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. Dada highlighted the diverse musical landscape of Africa as a unique platform for artists to collaborate and create […]
The Africa Cup of Nations has been full of surprises, with unexpected twists and upsets along the way. Former champions Ghana, Algeria, and Tunisia were among the teams eliminated in the group stage. Now, eight more teams will be eliminated in the round of 16, which kicks off on Saturday. The host nation, Ivory Coast, […]
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has unveiled the “Timbuktoo” initiative during the World Economic Forum in Davos. This initiative aims to raise $1 billion with the goal of transforming the lives of 100 million people and generating 10 million jobs, with Rwanda hosting the program. The launch of this initiative comes at a time […]
Ivory Coast Parts Ways with Head Coach Jean-Louis Gasset Amid Africa Cup of Nations Campaign Ivory Coast, the host nation of the Africa Cup of Nations, has decided to part ways with head coach Jean-Louis Gasset. This surprising move comes as Ivory Coast awaits the outcome of other results to determine if they will advance […]
Iran’s recent provision of combat drones to the Sudanese military has significantly escalated the nine-month-long civil war, amplifying the risks of destabilization in the region. The stakes are higher than ever as the Sudanese military loses ground to a paramilitary group. This intensification further compounds the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, pushing the nation closer to […]
Antony Blinken, US Secretary of State, Arrives in Ivory Coast After Cape Verde Visit Antony Blinken, the head of American diplomacy, made a stopover in Cape Verde before arriving in Ivory Coast on Monday to attend a meeting between Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea. On Tuesday, he was received by Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, where […]
Palworld is a new video game where players can explore an open world, survive, and craft things. It has become very popular, with over 1 million people playing it at the same time. The game is challenging, with limited resources and dangerous enemies. You can play with others online and explore different environments. Palworld is […]
During the Davos conference, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed his country’s commitment to investing in agriculture as a means to enhance productivity, improve nutritional quality, and address global food insecurity. With over 700 million people suffering from hunger worldwide, and the projected increase in food demand by more than 50% by 2050, it […]
Vodafone and Microsoft have joined forces in a $1.5 billion investment deal to boost the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing in Africa. As part of the agreement, Vodafone will invest the funds over the next decade to develop cloud and customer-focused AI services in collaboration with Microsoft. The partnership will leverage Vodafone’s […]
Oxfam International, the anti-poverty organization, has warned that the world could witness its first trillionaire within the next ten years. This prediction was made in Oxfam’s annual assessment of global inequality, coinciding with the gathering of political and economic elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos. According to Oxfam, the wealth gap has continued […]
This article delves into the integration of cryptocurrencies into online payments by AI assistants, solidifying crypto as the primary currency of the internet. The primary focus is on the practical aspects of this integration, its consequences, and the interconnectedness between AI and blockchain technology. The Rise of AI in E-Commerce and Online Payments The rise […]
After an impressive career spanning nearly four decades and earning two Oscar nominations, Angela Bassett was recently bestowed with an honorary Oscar. The prestigious award was presented to her at the 14th annual Governors Awards, a gathering of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ board of governors, which is responsible for bestowing the […]
In Fernando de la Mora, Paraguay, members of the Afro-Paraguayan community came together to pay tribute to their patron saint, Balthazar, who is one of the Three Kings. The festivities featured dynamic live dancing and invigorating drumming performances. The annual festival serves a crucial purpose of affirming and celebrating Afro-Paraguayan culture by granting it visibility […]