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Mysterious African manatees inspire a growing chorus of champions
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Mysterious African manatees inspire a growing chorus of champions

Cameroonian conservationist Aristide Kamla recently won the prestigious Whitely Award for his ongoing work to understand and conserve the African

When “AI for Good” Goes Wrong
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When “AI for Good” Goes Wrong

This guest article is adapted from the author’s new book From Pessimism to Promise: Lessons from the Global South on

Botswana Unveils Second-Largest Diamond in History: A 2,492-Carat Marvel
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One Africa News Today Video Summary – week 06 September 2024

One Africa News Today – your go-to source for the latest news and updates from across the African continent. Unite,

Burkina Faso Launches New Biometric Passports Without ECOWAS Logo
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Burkina Faso Launches New Passports Without ECOWAS Logo

Burkina Faso has introduced new biometric passports that no longer feature the logo of the Economic Community of West African

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DR Congo Receives First Batch of Mpox Vaccines

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has received its first shipment of 100,000 mpox vaccines from the European Union (EU),

Ghana Takes Lead in African Nuclear Energy with First Small Modular Reactor
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Ghana Takes Lead in African Nuclear Energy with First Small Modular Reactor

During the US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit (USANES) in Nairobi, Kenya, Nuclear Power Ghana and U.S. nuclear technology developer Regnum 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,

President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso
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Burkina Faso Nationalises Two Gold Mines

Burkina Faso has reached an agreement to nationalise two gold mines, Boungou and Wahgnion, in a deal worth approximately $80

BRICS Bank Approves R5 Billion to Boost South Africa's Rail Sector
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BRICS Bank Approves R5 Billion to Boost South Africa’s Rail Sector

In a significant move aimed at modernising South Africa’s transport infrastructure, the New Development Bank (NDB) has approved a R5

Global Cocoa Prices Surge to Record Highs
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Ghana Set to Raise Cocoa Farmers’ Pay by 45%

In a significant move to support its cocoa farmers and curb the rising issue of bean smuggling, Ghana is preparing