UNGA81: AfDB, UNDP Launch Free AI Training for African Public Officials
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) , together with UNDP AI Hub for Sustainable Development, Google and Apolitical, has launched, a free training programme to help public officials across Africa…
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WHO Supports Ghana’s Disease Surveillance With $256K Equipment Donation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated 205 laptop computers worth more than GHS 3 million ($256,081) to Ghana's Health…
Egypt, Rwanda Expand Healthcare Partnership with Kigali Heart Center
Egypt and Rwanda are expanding their healthcare partnership through the construction of the Magdi Yacoub Rwanda-Egypt Heart Center in Kigali,…
AI Fuels 55% of Cybercrime Across Africa as Losses Surge to $484M: INTERPOL
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now enabling 55% of reported cybercrimes across Africa, making attacks faster, more scalable and harder to…
Egypt, Liberia Sign Civil Aviation Pact to Deepen Technical Cooperation
Egypt and Liberia have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical cooperation in civil aviation, expanding Egypt's efforts…
Egypt, Namibia Deepen Health Cooperation Through Digital Transformation
Egypt and Nambia are stepping up cooperation in the healthcare sector after Egypt hosted a Namibian delegation to showcase its…
Egypt Hosts ICAO’s AFI Aviation Week for 1st Time, Spotlighting Africa’s Aviation Future
On Monday, Egypt inaugurated the 11th Africa-Indian Ocean (AFI) Aviation Week, hosting the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) flagship regional…
Connected or Controlled: Is it time for Satellite Internet in Africa?
A few days ago, SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, broke many historical records, having the largest IPO in history with…
Africa’s Agricultural Future Hinges on Insurance Innovation, Expert Says
Insurance innovation can play a transformative role in driving economic prosperity across Africa by helping banks manage agricultural risks and…
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 to extreme heat, heavy dust accumulation and weak…
South Africa, UAE Announce Launch of Joint Satellite Project
South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced the launch of a joint project to develop a national…
Starlink Expands Across Africa, Now in 18 Countries
In a move aimed at strengthening Africa’s telecommunications infrastructure, Elon Musk’s Starlink has announced the expansion of its satellite internet…
Ethiopia to Launch Third Earth Observation Satellite by 2026 in Partnership with China
Ethiopia is advancing its ambitions in space technology, with plans to launch its third Earth observation satellite by 2026, according…
