Africa’s business leaders push for smarter growth at Paris forum {Business Africa}/in /by
Across all discussions at the Business Africa Forum, a common thread emerged: self-determination. Whether through fintech innovation, practical AI adoption, or network-driven investment strategies, African entrepreneurs are actively reshaping the rules of engagement.
Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi injured with just weeks to go to World Cup/in /by
The Paris Saint Germain player injured his right thigh during a Champions League semi-final first leg match against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Poor battery recycling drives lead poisoning risks in Africa’s solar energy boom/in /by
Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk as Africa’s clean energy boom drives a surge in battery use.
Burkina Faso ups security after Mali attacks/in /by
The ruling junta in Burkina Faso has tightened security in the capital Ouagadougou in the wake of coordinated attacks in its neighbour and ally Mali, security sources told AFP on Wednesday
Record-breaking marathoner Sawe receive hero’s welcome in Kenya/in /by
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome on Wednesday when he returned to Nairobi after his record-breaking win at the London Marathon.
Record-breaking marathoner Sawe receive hero’s welcome in Nairobi/in /by
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome on Wednesday when he returned to Nairobi after his record-breaking win at the London Marathon.
Republic of Congo president holds talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin/in /by
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Republic of Congo, at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday.
Libya, Algeria, Tunisia sign agreement to share Sahara aquifer water/in /by
The mechanism is also intended to prevent pollution and overexploitation of the water, with management and monitoring to be carried out jointly by the three countries.
US reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara/in /by
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau reiterated Washington's support for Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in Rabat, urging a "swift" resolution to a conflict that has been ongoing since 1975.
South Africa court orders deportation of Mugabe’s son in shooting case/in /by
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of Zimbabwe's former president Robert Mugabe, has been given a deportation order after admitting to being in South Africa illegally. He had been in custody since mid February due to involvment in a shooting.