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#entrepreneurship
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago
London startup

Jean-Claude Bastos on the Importance of the 'For Africa By Africa' Movement for a New Generation of Thought Leaders

fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago
London startup

Jean-Claude Bastos on the Importance of the 'For Africa By Africa' Movement for a New Generation of Thought Leaders

#public-health
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 study

Obesity in Africa is rising at alarming rates, particularly among women, prompting urgent health concerns and comparisons to the HIV epidemic.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

US shutdown of HIV/Aids funding could lead to 500,000 deaths in South Africa'

The US government's funding cuts to HIV projects in Africa will significantly increase mortality rates and jeopardize vital health services for at-risk populations.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Africa's medical system risks collapse in next few years', warns health leader

Health services in Africa risk collapse due to rising chronic diseases, calling for increased focus and funding beyond infectious diseases.
Coronavirus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

African researchers are working to cure HIV, but US aid cuts are in the way

US funding cuts halted critical HIV trials in Africa, threatening public health and vital research.
The abrupt funding withdrawal severely impacted ongoing health initiatives and employment in HIV clinics.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 study

Obesity in Africa is rising at alarming rates, particularly among women, prompting urgent health concerns and comparisons to the HIV epidemic.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

US shutdown of HIV/Aids funding could lead to 500,000 deaths in South Africa'

The US government's funding cuts to HIV projects in Africa will significantly increase mortality rates and jeopardize vital health services for at-risk populations.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Africa's medical system risks collapse in next few years', warns health leader

Health services in Africa risk collapse due to rising chronic diseases, calling for increased focus and funding beyond infectious diseases.
Coronavirus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

African researchers are working to cure HIV, but US aid cuts are in the way

US funding cuts halted critical HIV trials in Africa, threatening public health and vital research.
The abrupt funding withdrawal severely impacted ongoing health initiatives and employment in HIV clinics.
#basketball
#architecture
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
London startup

Lesley Lokko Launches Nomadic African Studio to Lead Architecture Workshops Across Africa

fromArchDaily
5 days ago
Online Community Development

From Fragility to Resilience: Organizing the Inaugural Pan-African Architecture Biennale

fromArchDaily
1 week ago
London startup

Lesley Lokko Launches Nomadic African Studio to Lead Architecture Workshops Across Africa

fromArchDaily
5 days ago
Online Community Development

From Fragility to Resilience: Organizing the Inaugural Pan-African Architecture Biennale

fromMail Online
5 days ago

Scientists detect deep Earth pulses that are tearing Africa in HALF

"The split will eventually go all the way down Africa... it has already begun now but at a slow rate - 5-16 mm per year in the north of the rift."
OMG science
#wagner-group
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Simbi Wabote's Blueprint: How African Oil Nations Can Build Effective Local Content Frameworks

"A lot of these countries, particularly African countries, come to study what we have done in Nigeria..."
Online Community Development
#healthcare
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Even The Best-Funded Military in Africa Only Has 3% of the US Budget

Countries like Egypt, Algeria, and South Africa are increasing their defense budgets, demonstrating a shift in military strategy and regional influence across Africa.
Retirement
#security
#international-relations
#tariffs
fromCyclingnews
3 weeks ago

'It's a safe country' - Rwandan Cycling President seeks to calm Kigali World Championships safety concerns

In February, we opened the UCI satellite, the second one in the continent of Africa. It's a good opportunity not only for the riders, but also for everybody else involved, commissaires, coaches, mechanics.
Soccer (FIFA)
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries goes into effect

Trump's new travel ban restricts nationals from twelve countries, with broader implications and expected legal resilience compared to the 2017 ban.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries goes into effect

Trump's new travel ban restricts nationals from twelve countries, with broader implications and expected legal resilience compared to the 2017 ban.
#journalism
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

The ghost reporters' writing pro-Russian propaganda in West Africa

Fabricated online identities are promoting anti-France narratives across West and Central Africa, as revealed by Al Jazeera's investigation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer aid cuts threaten UK's reputation' abroad, Foreign Office admits

The UK government's aid cuts threaten its global reputation and credibility, especially among African leaders.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

The ghost reporters' writing pro-Russian propaganda in West Africa

Fabricated online identities are promoting anti-France narratives across West and Central Africa, as revealed by Al Jazeera's investigation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer aid cuts threaten UK's reputation' abroad, Foreign Office admits

The UK government's aid cuts threaten its global reputation and credibility, especially among African leaders.
#fintech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Y Combinator neobank Djamo raises $17M with 1M users across Francophone Africa | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

Profitable African fintech PalmPay is in talks to raise as much as $100M | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
European startups

Ex-Network International execs raise $6M for Enza, an African fintech serving banks | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Y Combinator neobank Djamo raises $17M with 1M users across Francophone Africa | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

Profitable African fintech PalmPay is in talks to raise as much as $100M | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
European startups

Ex-Network International execs raise $6M for Enza, an African fintech serving banks | TechCrunch

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Why are humanitarian crises in African countries so ignored?

African nations are experiencing the most neglected humanitarian crises, receiving minimal aid despite severe needs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca's finance hub a model for African development?

The financial hub that the CFC represents, as well as the related tax advantages, are assets that can attract the relocation of production chains to Morocco and Africa.
European startups
#migration
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

They Left Africa to Survive, but Lost Themselves

Out-migration from Africa disrupts families and cultural identity, especially post-COVID.
There's a significant shift towards professionals and students leading migration trends from Africa.
Cognitive immobility affects migrants' mental health as they struggle to adapt.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

They Left Africa to Survive, but Lost Themselves

Out-migration from Africa disrupts families and cultural identity, especially post-COVID.
There's a significant shift towards professionals and students leading migration trends from Africa.
Cognitive immobility affects migrants' mental health as they struggle to adapt.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US, China, India can all fit into Africa': On a quest to fix the world map

Many people see maps as simple tools for navigation, but the choice of projection significantly affects the perception of a region's size and importance.
World politics
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Meet KD Squares, Winner of Startups of The Year 2024 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria | HackerNoon

Through our training programs, we're creating a new class of African tech talent skilled in automation, systems integration, and no-code tools.
NYC startup
#pfl
fromSherdog
1 month ago
MMA

Professional Fighters League Announces PFL Africa Launch; Debut Set for July 26 in Cape Town

fromSherdog
1 month ago
MMA

Professional Fighters League Announces PFL Africa Launch; Debut Set for July 26 in Cape Town

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Velum Studios African Content Creators

Our goal is simple, to show creators you don't need limitless resources to succeed. You need an idea, the courage to execute it, and the right support system.
Social media marketing
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Q&A: Botswana's Letsile Tebogo on his Olympic triumph; African sprinters

In so many ways. To begin with, there's increased awareness of the scale of my achievement, which has brought along commercial interest. I now have multiple opportunities to support myself as multiple brands want to be associated with my name.
Black Lives Matter
#economic-growth
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli and Charlize Theron: Young Africans Are Ready to Lead. We Must Protect Their Health

fromtime.com
1 month ago
Online Community Development

Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli and Charlize Theron: Young Africans Are Ready to Lead. We Must Protect Their Health

#cape-town
#catholic-church
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Reparations for empire: What the new pope owes to Africa

Pope Francis' successor must prioritize justice for Africa, addressing slavery, colonization, and white supremacy in the Church's relationship with the continent.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Francis Challenged and Embraced Africa's Rising Catholic Population

Pope Francis's actions showcase his strong commitment to African Catholics amid a growing number of church members on the continent.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Reparations for empire: What the new pope owes to Africa

Pope Francis' successor must prioritize justice for Africa, addressing slavery, colonization, and white supremacy in the Church's relationship with the continent.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Francis Challenged and Embraced Africa's Rising Catholic Population

Pope Francis's actions showcase his strong commitment to African Catholics amid a growing number of church members on the continent.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

African diplomats want British government to back bill to speed up debt restructurings

African diplomats urge UK to support debt restructuring bill for struggling countries.
Rising global economic pressures necessitate urgent action on debt crises.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Meta faces Ghana lawsuits over impact of extreme content on moderators

Meta is being sued again for the mental health issues faced by content moderators in Africa, who suffer from severe psychological distress due to disturbing content.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Should Africa be worried about earthquakes? DW 04/19/2025

"I don't hire an apartment in a tall building beyond the first floor in Nairobi," Kianji said, emphasizing the urgent need for greater awareness of Africa's seismic risks.
World news
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
2 months ago

What should Europe do as Russia gains influence in Africa's Sahel?

Disinformation regarding Putin's historical role in Africa is spreading among anti-colonial sentiments, particularly in the Sahel region.
#climate-change
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump's drill, baby, drill' agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas

Trump advocates for increased fossil fuel extraction to maintain global dependency on these energy sources.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump's drill, baby, drill' agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas

Trump advocates for increased fossil fuel extraction to maintain global dependency on these energy sources.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Have Trump's tariffs killed US-Africa preferential trade?

Trump's tariffs threaten the AGOA framework, adversely impacting African economies and trade relations.
Increased tariffs may lead African producers to seek markets in China.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Snakes, border madness' and solo trips: five Nigerian female travellers on their top tips and trickiest moments

Encountering a highly venomous snake was a heart-stopping moment, but it did not put her off travelling. If anything, it made her more determined, and left her feeling that impossible is nothing.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The field of human ancestry is rife with racism': pioneering project to build cancer database in Africa

Yaw Bediako, an immunologist, founded Yemaachi Biotech to address the significant lack of cancer research in Africa, highlighting the continent's hidden cancer burden.
London startup
France news
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French billionaire Bollore targeted in fraud case over Africa ports

Bollore and his son face fraud accusations related to illegal port concessions in several African countries.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report

Armed drone attacks in Africa have resulted in over 1,000 civilian deaths, highlighting the urgent need for international regulation.
#political-instability
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders

African energy ministers and tech founders gathered to discuss electricity access amid uncertain U.S. foreign policies under Trump.
#wildlife
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The secret life of the Congo rainforest in pictures

The African golden cat is a vulnerable species and showcases the rich yet elusive wildlife of Africa's forests.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The secret life of the Congo rainforest in pictures

The African golden cat is a vulnerable species and showcases the rich yet elusive wildlife of Africa's forests.
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

COTI Unveils Africa Tokenization Council to Leapfrog Africa into the Future of Finance | HackerNoon

Africa is positioned to become a leader in blockchain innovation through collaborative efforts and investment.
COTI's initiative seeks to leverage the region's youthful demographic and existing tech adoption for economic transformation.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

African VC LoftyInc Capital launches third fund for seed and Series A, reaches $43M first close | TechCrunch

LoftyInc Capital secures $43 million to focus on late-seed and Series A startups across Africa amidst a slight dip in funding deals.
Film
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Jazz, politics, continents collide in Oscar-nominated 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat'

1960 marked a significant year for African independence and the cultural resonance of Black musicians during the Cold War, as explored in 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat.'
#history
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Colonising Africa: What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

The Berlin Conference marked a significant moment in the colonization of Africa, sidelining indigenous peoples in favor of European powers.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Colonising Africa: What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

The Berlin Conference marked a significant moment in the colonization of Africa, sidelining indigenous peoples in favor of European powers.
English Premier League
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Poor Mo Salah, scoring all these goals without hope of a Ballon d'Or...

Mohamed Salah's remarkable season highlights his talent but raises concerns about his chances for the Ballon d'Or due to the absence of major tournament play.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

How do global perceptions of Africa affect the continent?

According to research by Africa Practice and Africa No Filter, the negative stereotypes perpetuated about Africa in global media are costing the continent a staggering $3.3 billion each year.
Black Lives Matter
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

African leaders move to end DR Congo conflict DW 02/08/2025

African leaders must act decisively to resolve the ongoing conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to avoid historical judgment.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Modernism in Africa: Shedding Light on Nigeria's Rich Heritage of Education Buildings

The book 'Modernism in Africa' highlights the significance of educational architecture in shaping identity and development in various African nations through historical narratives.
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