Africa
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Health/Lifestyle
WHO warn of surge in diabetes cases in Africa, urges immediate actions
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has projected a dramatic rise in diabetes cases in Africa, warning that the number of…
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Entertainment
Idris Elba plans to relocate to Africa to revolutionize film industry
In a bold move to empower African storytellers and challenge harmful narratives, British actor Idris Elba has announced plans to…
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Tech
Intelsat launches CellBackhaul in Nigeria to boost connectivity in Africa
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Intelsat, a satellite services provider, announced the launch of a new satellite cellular backhaul service…
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World/Foreign News
US backs UN security council permanent seats’ bid for Nigeria, Africa
The United States would support two permanent seats for African states on the UN Security Council, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the American…
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Tech
Synapse Analytics secures funding for expansion in GCC, Africa
Synapse Analytics, an Egyptian artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has successfully raised $2 million to support its expansion into the Gulf…
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Business
Google to launch fiber optic route connecting Africa to Australia
Google has announced Umoja, a fiber optic cable project that will directly connect Africa to Australia.
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Tech
Accion launches fund to support institutions in Africa
Accion, a non-profit organization focusing on creating a fair and inclusive economy, has announced launching the Accion Digital Transformation Fund.
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Tech
Meta launches own AI chatbot for WhatsApp, Instagram in Africa
Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has launched Llama 3, a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistant designed to improve social connections, engage…
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World/Foreign News
Ukraine Opening Embassies Across Africa To Counter Russia
Ukraine inaugurated an embassy in Ivory Coast on Thursday, a day after opening an embassy in the Democratic Republic of…
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Health/Lifestyle
2024 World Happiness Report: Nigeria plummets to 102 in world rankings
Finland, unsurprisingly, retained the number one spot seven years in a row, while Nigeria placed 102 in the global ranking,…
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