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Connected or Controlled: Is it time for Satellite Internet in Africa?
A few days ago, SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, broke many historical…
Africa’s Agricultural Future Hinges on Insurance Innovation, Expert Says
Insurance innovation can play a transformative role in driving economic prosperity across…
Heat and Dust Are Cutting Solar Power Output Across Sub-Saharan Africa, Study Finds
Solar power systems across Sub-Saharan Africa are suffering significant efficiency losses due…
South Africa, UAE Announce Launch of Joint Satellite Project
South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced the launch…
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WHO Designates Egypt’s Epidemiology Program as 1st Collaborating Center in Africa, Eastern Mediterranean
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated Egypt's Field Epidemiology Training Program (Egypt FETP) as a WHO Collaborating Center for…
China Boosts Africa CDC Ebola Response with Additional $2.5M for DR Congo, Uganda
China has provided an additional $2.5 million in emergency funding to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa…
Zambia’s Former Vice President Dies at 82
Guy Scott, Zambia's former vice president who briefly became Africa's only white head of state since the end of apartheid…
AfDB Launches Digital Platform to Strengthen Development Project Oversight in Liberia
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a new digital platform in Liberia aimed at improving the supervision, monitoring and…
South Africa Expands Visa-Free Entry to Citizens of 22 African Countries
South Africa has published an updated list of 22 African countries whose citizens are eligible for visa-free entry for tourism,…
UN Raises Alarm Over Expanding Terrorist Threat Across West Africa
Terrorist groups are expanding their operations across West Africa and the Sahel, increasingly targeting coastal countries in the Gulf of…
Former Senegal President Macky Sall Returns to Dakar to Rally Support for UN Chief Bid
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Senegal on Friday for his first public visit since leaving office, seeking…
