Google switches on its first Africa cloud region
Google’s first African cloud region is now up and running in South Africa
WHO: New cancer cases to soar 77% by 2050
There were estimated 20M new cancer cases, 9.7M deaths in 2022, says UN agency’s latest report
Countries with the Highest Criminality rate in Africa
Crime has a global reach, and Africa is not exempt from its impact. The continent grapples with crime rates influenced by socio-economic disparities.
Neuralink implants brain chip in 1st human, says Elon Musk
‘Initial results show promising neuron spike detection,’ says US tech billionaire
Who is Julia Sebutinde? The judge against all ICJ rulings in Israel
ICJ Judge Sebutinde voted against emergency measures requested by South Africa against Israel over its war on Gaza.
Australia Day is freedom for some, invasion for others
Jan. 26 signifies momentous occasion in 1788 when first British fleet landed
Bobi Wine’s documentary receives Oscar nomination
A documentary by Uganda’s Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine, titled ‘The People’s President’ has received a nomination at the 2024 Oscars.
Ex-colonial nations open to returning more looted Africa items
France and Germany have set wheels in motion to return more items plundered from former African colonies.
The art of West Africa’s talking drums
What sets talking drums apart is their remarkable ability to mimic the tonal patterns of speech
The magnificent pyramids of Meroe
The Kingdom of Kush, with its capital in Meroe, was a powerful and sophisticated civilization
Ax-3 space mission begins journey to International Space Station
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifts off at 2149GMT with 4-person crew.
Turkish companies wining African superstructure projects
Companies have completed 1,864 projects on African continent, says Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye
Amazon deforestation down 50% in 2023: Brazil
Brazilian government reports drastic reduction following 4 years of setbacks
Russia, China rejects of West’s ‘confrontational policy’
Russian, Chinese foreign ministers speak by phone, address issues in bilateral and international agenda
Over 50 countries go to the polls in 2024
More than 50 countries that are home to half the planet’s population are due to hold national elections in 2024
Liverpool’s Egyptian star Salah shines with goals, support for Gaza
Salah does not hesitate to ask for support on social media for Gazans under Israeli aggression
Profile of Salah al-Arouri, Hamas deputy leader
Senior Hamas official was one of founders of Hamas’ armed wing, had storied history of involvement with Hamas, enduring imprisonment and exile.
Activists welcome SA’s move to bring Israel to international court
South Africa files application instituting proceedings against Israel before International Court of Justice
Ghanaian Asantewaa sings for 126 hours in world record attempt
Current Guinness record for longest sing-a-thon held by Indian singer since 2012
Concerned Over Tensions in the Red Sea
Somaliland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced serious concerns over the Red Sea tension, citing its detrimental effects on the regional and global economies.
Apple banned from selling its latest watches in US
Biden administration declines to veto ban on sale of Watch Ultra 2 and Watch Series 9
African Bishops reject same-sex marriage
In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples.
Algeria’s Constantine Clowns, Skikda: FNTP theatre intrigue unfolds
The festival extends beyond the competitive arena, offering “out-of-competition” shows at the Théâtre communal d’Alger-centre.
Al Ahly, Urawa Red reach semifinals of 2023 FIFA Club World Cup
Egyptian side Al Ahly to face Fluminese; Japanese club to take on Manchester City in next round
Worst crimes against children reach highest level
A new report shows that the number of ‘grave violations’ committed against children in war rose 13% in 2022, to the highest level since reporting started in 2005.
Burkina abandons French as an official language
Since Captain Traoré came to power, Burkina has moved away from France, a former colonial power and historic partner
Egypt’s Sisi: A decade at the top
A decade after coming to power in a coup that ousted Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is poised to run for a third term