AfDB Funds $12M African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation in Rwanda
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Rwanda: AfDB Funds $12M African Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation

The African Development Fund has approved a grant of $11.96 million to expedite the establishment of the African Pharmaceutical Technology

West African Submarine Internet Cables Now Repaired, Restoring Connectivity Across Africa
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Botswana Expands Free Wi-Fi Access Amidst High Internet Costs

In a significant move to bridge the digital divide, Botswana’s SmartBots initiative continues to transform public access to the internet,

Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella (right), with Vodafone CEO, Margherita Della Valle.
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Vodafone and Microsoft Partner to Revolutionise Digital Services in Africa and Europe

Vodafone (VOD.L) and Microsoft (MSFT.O) have joined forces in a transformative 10-year partnership set to impact more than 300 million

Devastating Floods Wreak Havoc Across East Africa
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Urban planning at the heart of increasingly severe East African flood impacts in a warming world

Severe flooding on the Rufiji River in Tanzania, photographed on May 2 by NASA The 2024 long rains in East

Nigeria, Lagos State Bans Styrofoam and Single-Use Plastics
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Nigeria, Lagos State Bans Styrofoam and Single-Use Plastics

Lagos State has taken a decisive step towards environmental sustainability by enforcing a ban on Styrofoam and single-use plastics. The

Gotion High Tech to Establish Africa’s First Gigafactory in Morocco
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Gotion High Tech to Establish Africa’s First Gigafactory in Morocco

In a landmark development, China’s Gotion High Tech has announced the construction of Africa’s first gigafactory in Morocco, with production

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

Mauritius Quarantines Norwegian Cruise Ship
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Mauritius Quarantines Norwegian Cruise Ship

The Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) has taken a precautionary measure by denying docking access to a Norwegian cruise ship, the

FEDA Partners with Team Drogba for Inaugural E1 Series, All-electric Boat Racing
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FEDA Partners with Team Drogba for Inaugural E1 Series, All-electric Boat Racing

The Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), the development impact investment arm of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced