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Microsoft South Africa collaborates with Afrika Tikkun to launch ICT Academy

The Afrika Tikkun youth development agency has teamed up with Microsoft South Africa to launch the ICT Academy – Going Mobile initiative in Olievenhoutbosch. The initiative is designed to empower unemployed young people by equipping them with ICT skills, so that they can pursue a career in the technology sector. Leading youth development agency Afrika […]

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US Military Ends Troop Withdrawal from Niger as Instability Rises in Sahel Region

The United States military said on Monday it had completed the withdrawal of all its troops and assets from Niger by the September 15 deadline set. The pullout was gradual and started in May after Niger’s new leadership voided a military cooperation deal with Washington. The decision came in the wake of a coup in […]

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Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Introduce New Harmonized Passports to Promote Mobility

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will soon adopt new harmonized passports, the serving president of the confederation that groups the three countries has said. In a televised address on Sunday, September 15, Malian President Col Assimi Goïta said such a move would ensure the harmonization of travel documents within the confederation, enabling their citizens to […]

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Heavy Flooding in Cameroon’s Far North Leaves Mayo Danay Devastated and Isolated

Heavy rains of late have caused chaos in the Mayo Danay region of northern Cameroon, especially its worst-hit city, Yagoua. Torrential rain has caused the death of at least ten people, submerging neighborhoods and much loss in livestock and educational infrastructure. The floods have submerged 185 primary schools and 13 high schools, displaced over 200000 […]

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Cristiano Ronaldo makes digital history too

Cristiano Ronaldo took to his Twitter account to express his happiness and gratitude to his fans, stating that this milestone is a testament to the journey he and his fans have shared. In the tweet, Ronaldo emphasised that this milestone goes beyond mere numbers, describing it as a reflection of the passion, determination and love […]

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Pan-African AI Conference Explores Artificial Intelligence Future for Africa

The 2024 Pan-African AI Conference, cohosted by the United States, has brought together politicians, legislators, and businesspeople from all over Africa and beyond into a bustling tech center in Lagos, Nigeria. This is where debates on pros and cons of AI take place, thus it helps shape the future of these fields in Africa. The […]

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Nombulelo’s Grand Comeback!

ACTRESS Nombulelo Mhlongo is back on the small screens. This return comes after a break of almost two years, during which she spread her wings with music. The 31-year-old actress and musician from Pongola, KZN, who made her name in Uzalo and Durban Gen, has joined the e.tv series Scandal! and plays the role of […]

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UN Notes Total Disregard for International Law by Sudan Conflict Parties

Nada Al-Nashif, the U.N. Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, issued a sobering warning about the continuing violence in Sudan during the 57th session of the Human Rights Council gathered in Geneva. She underlined the concerning increase in sexual abuse used as a weapon of war and charged both warring groups of showing “total disregard […]

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Dubai  princess launches ‘Divorce’ perfume just weeks after her public split from her husband

Dubai Princess Mahra Mohammed Rashed Al Maktoum, who recently announced her separation from her husband, has just launched a new fragrance line, which she has aptly titled ‘Divorce’. On her Instagram page ahead of the launch, the princess shared a teaser of her brand’s fragrance, Mahra M1, according to a report in The Times of […]

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Torrential Rains Cause Deadly Floods in Morocco and Algeria, Destroying Homes and Infrastructure

Torrential rains hit normally arid mountains and deserts in North Africa over the weekend, causing devastating floods in both Morocco and Algeria that took over a dozen lives, destroyed homes, and badly affected key infrastructure. Officials in Morocco said the two days of storms eclipsed record rainfalls, in some cases more than the annual average. […]

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Apple iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro launch: Event Timing for Africa

A special ‘glowtime’ event will be held by Apple on 9 September, where the tech giant is expected to showcase its new iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10 and software updates. Read the schedule, locations and other details here.Apple iPhone 16 launch today: Apple Inc. will hold its special ‘glowtime’ event today, September 9, […]

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Ethiopia warns strongly of growing tensions with Egypt and Somalia

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed cautions against any invasion since tensions over territory disputes and the Nile dam project are rising between Egypt and Somalia. Emphasizing Ethiopia’s historical fortitude in defending itself, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sent a strong warning to any nation considering an invasion of Ethiopia. Abiy said in a broadcast speech […]

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The Filmhouse Group rewards creative excellence at FAME Week Africa 2024

Filmhouse Group is one of the participants celebrating creativity, talent and innovation on the continent at FAME Week Africa 2024, currently taking place in Cape Town, South Africa.  For Filmhouse Group, Fame Week Africa is more than just a showcase, it’s a celebration of everything that makes African film, music and media extraordinary. ‘Partnering with […]

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UAE Re-echoes Support for Sudan Peace Moves as Humanitarian Situation Deteriorates

Writing to The Economist, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlined the UAE’s unshaken commitment toward the peace process in Sudan. The letter underlined the country’s active role in recent peace negotiations, held in Switzerland, marshaling efforts toward the establishment of humanitarian-aid routes and commitments […]

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Mpox Vaccine Arrives in Congo Amidst Worsening Outbreak Across Africa

On Thursday, the initial lot of 100,000 mpox vaccine doses arrived in the Congo capital of Kinshasa, just three weeks after the declaration that mpox outbreaks across 12 African nations were a global emergency. Western partners, including the European Union and the United States, have promised supplies of about 380,000 doses of mpox vaccines toward […]

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UAE’s Foreign Aid Exceeds $98 Billion, Changing Lives All Around

Having given approximately AED360 billion ($98.09 billion) in overseas aid since its inception in 1971 till mid-2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains a lighthouse of hope and kindness. Aiming to lower poverty, ease calamities, and advance world peace, the UAE’s global humanitarian effect transcends countries, races, and religions with strong roots of compassion, solidarity, […]

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Daughter of Zuma to marry polygamous king ‘for love’.

South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma’s 21-year-old daughter is marrying the King of Eswatini for love, a spokesman for Africa’s last absolute monarchy has told the BBC. The engagement of Nomcebo Zuma to King Mswati III was made official earlier this week, following the eight-day Reed Dance ceremony, a traditional rite of passage for young […]