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Kenya Elevated to Major Non-NATO Ally Status by the United States
- By the Editor
- . 30 May 2024
The recent designation of Kenya as a major non-North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) ally by the United States marks a
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Google’s Umoja Undersea Cable to Connect Africa to Australia
- By the Editor
- . 30 May 2024
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is taking a significant step forward in enhancing global connectivity with the construction of the Umoja fiber
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Nigeria Reactivates Abuja Light Railway with Free Commuter Services Until Year-End
- By the Editor
- . 30 May 2024
In a significant development aimed at alleviating transport woes and boosting connectivity within Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has
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Nigeria Reverts to Colonial National Anthem Amid Economic Challenges
- By the Editor
- . 30 May 2024
In a controversial move, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu signed into law a bill that reinstates “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” as
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Over a Tonne of Gold a Day Leaves Africa: The UAE’s Central Role in Africa’s Gold Smuggling Crisis
- By the Editor
- . 30 May 2024
Recent reports from Swissaid have put the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the spotlight as the primary destination for a
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A Project in History: The Transformational Journey of the African Development Bank
- By the Editor
- . 29 May 2024
When the African Development Bank was established in 1964, its founders committed to the task of leveraging Africa’s natural and
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Mozambique Launches First Tier III Uptime-Certified Data Center, Raxio MZ1
- By the Editor
- . 29 May 2024
In a significant boost to Mozambique’s digital infrastructure, Raxio Data Centres has inaugurated Raxio Mozambique (Raxio MZ1), the country’s premier
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South Africa Faces Most Competitive Elections Since the End of Apartheid
- By the Editor
- . 29 May 2024
South Africans are heading to the polls in what is anticipated to be the most competitive election since the end
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Egyptian Opposition Leader Ahmed Tantawy Arrested Amid Controversial Election Related Charges
- By the Editor
- . 28 May 2024
In a significant development that has stirred international concern, Egyptian opposition politician Ahmed Tantawy was arrested during a court session
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Burkina Faso Extends Military Rule By 5 More Years Until 2029
- By the Editor
- . 28 May 2024
In a pivotal national consultation in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s military rulers have declared a significant extension of their transitional government