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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 week ago
MMA

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

fromSherdog
1 week ago
MMA

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

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 day 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
#basketball
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days 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 week ago
Online Community Development

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

fromtime.com
1 week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.
#public-health
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 weeks 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 weeks 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
#disinformation
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
1 month 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.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
1 month 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
2 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
2 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.
#trade-policy
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month 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.
#fintech
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

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

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

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

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

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

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
European startups

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

#us-foreign-policy
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
#innovation
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
2 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.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago
London startup

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

Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
2 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.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago
London startup

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
#russia
France news
fromThe Local France
2 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
2 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
#wildlife
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
2 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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

People want clothes that match their values': sustainability takes centre stage at Nairobi fashion week

Recycled wide-leg denims and Afrofuturistic designs at Nairobi Fashion Week showcase a new wave of sustainable fashion focused on reducing textile waste in Africa.
Design
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Looking to a Time When Most of the World's Babies Will Be African

Africa's demographic trends indicate a shift towards a larger global population share, with significant economic growth potential.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A Training School for Elephants by Sophy Roberts review the haunting story of a doomed expedition

Sophy Roberts’ luminous journey traces Africa, uncovering stories of a long-forgotten expedition led by King Leopold, revealing both history’s allure and its grim realities.
Writing
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

How Is Crypto Regulation Shaping Up In The 2nd Largest Continent in the World? | HackerNoon

Africa's diverse landscape shows significant strides in crypto regulation, particularly in Nigeria, South Africa, and Mauritius in 2024.
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