BasiGo CEO Jit Bhattacharya and Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror, Kenya Power Managing Director and Chief Executive
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BasiGo Secures $42M to Expand Electric Bus Fleet Across East Africa

BasiGo, the leading provider of electric bus solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, has raised $42 million in new capital to scale

African Health Ministers Pledge to End Malaria Deaths
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African Health Ministers Pledge to End Malaria Deaths

Ministers of Health from African countries grappling with the highest burden of malaria have made a steadfast commitment to intensify

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
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Italy PM Giorgia Meloni Expresses Ukraine And Immigration Fatigue In Call With Russian Pranksters Posing As Head Of African Union

In a recent prank call, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni shared candid thoughts on international issues. The 13-minute audio, released

(Left to right) Princess royals Ncedisa Maqoma and Princess Mamtshawe Zukiswa Kona of the Xhosa nation holding their ancestor Chief Maqoma's warrior stick in Collins Barracks on Tuesday, January 9. Photo: Maciek Bator
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South African Princesses Seek Return of Stolen Family Heirloom From Ireland

Two South African princesses, Ncedisa Maqoma and Mamtshawe Zukiswa Kona, have made a direct appeal to President Michael D Higgins

Alarming Rise of New Drug "Kush" is Causing Havoc in West Africa
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Alarming Rise of New Drug “Kush” is Causing Havoc in West Africa

In West Africa, a new drug called “kush” is causing widespread havoc, particularly in Sierra Leone, where it is estimated

Starlink Faces Regulatory Hurdles in Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe
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Starlink Rejected in Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe

Starlink, the low-orbit satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has encountered regulatory challenges in Southern Africa, particularly in

African Film Industry Sees Surge in Japanese Anime Influence
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African Film Industry Sees Surge in Japanese Anime Influence

Africa’s film industry is undergoing a profound transformation, propelled by increased Western investment and a growing fascination with Japanese anime

New Motorway Halves Travel Time between Libya and Tunisia
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New Motorway Halves Travel Time between Libya and Tunisia

The recent commissioning of a new motorway connecting the Tunisian coastal cities of Gabès and Medenine to the Libyan border

Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director
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Most New HIV Infections Occurred Outside sub-Saharan Africa

For the first time in history, the majority of new HIV infections have occurred outside sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting both significant