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W/African rights defenders tackle climate crisis at regional training
The Point
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The three-day workshop brings together defenders from across West Africa to build their capacity to confront climate challenges through a human rights-based lens. The opening ceremony welcomed a diverse gathering of civil society leaders,...
The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Celebrates Its 50Th Anniversary At A High-Level Event At The United Nations Headquarters In New York
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ABUJA, Nigeria, July 30, 2025/APO Group/ -- On the 25th of July 2025, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrated its 50th anniversary at a high-level event organised at the United Nations...
African Union says does 'not recognise' Sudan parallel govt
Eye Witness News
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ADDIS ABABA - The African Union said on Wednesday it would not recognise a "so-called parallel government" in Sudan, urging its members to follow suit. A bitter two-year civil war in Sudan has pitted the government against the Rapid Support Forces...
Former African Record holder urged to prioritise training next generation of sports administrators
Premium Times
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July 30, 2025
In Nigeria’s sports landscape, many celebrated athletes have struggled to transition into effective roles in management and administration. As the country seeks lasting solutions to its leadership gaps in sports governance, attention is turning to...
How AI Could Spark A Jobs Revolution In Africa: Sam Alemeyahu’s Vision
Forbes
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While the world debates whether AI will destroy jobs, Sam Alemayehu wants to talk about the ones that never existed in the first place. The Ethiopian-American investor and entrepreneur has built his career around challenging assumptions — whether...
Africa’s climate adaption: How Zimbabwe is reimagining agriculture?
Zawya
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Climate change-related conditions such as heatwaves, droughts & floods are leading to reduced crop yields, sanitation problems, disrupted power generation and wildlife crisis. Now, efforts are underway towards climate adaptation After bridges were...
AI chatbots can boost public health in Africa
Zawya
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Language technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI) hold significant potential for public health. From outbreak detection systems that scan global news in real time, to chatbots providing mental health support and conversational...
UN reports Africa experiencing escalating hunger predicament
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The United Nations has raised alarm over a deepening hunger crisis across Africa, with its latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI 2025) report revealing that more than one billion people—about two-thirds of the...
PFL Africa fight card for Carnival City revealed
IOL
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It’s official! The PFL Africa fight card for Johannesburg is confirmed! Following a groundbreaking inaugural event in Cape Town two weeks back, the Professional Fighters League will roll out its second show of the newly-launched PFL Africa...
Africa’s Development at a Crossroads: Report Warns of Missed SDG Targets Without Urgent Action on Jobs, Equity, and Financing
Inter Press Service
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July 30, 2025
Africa, Aid, Civil Society, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Population, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Youth Africa Leaders, policymakers, and partners unite at Africa Day 2025....
These Nigerian Designers Are Making Cool Clothes Right Now
Pulse
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July 30, 2025
There’s something about the right outfit that makes everything click. Not just in a “does this color suit me?” way. These days, clothes are a form of self-expression, and Nigerian brands like Orange Culture or Red Button invite you to dress not...
Powerful quake in far eastern Russia ranks among 10 strongest earthquakes in recorded history
Yeni Safak
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An 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, ranking among the 10 strongest quakes ever recorded. The powerful quake, which triggered a state of emergency in the region and tsunami warnings in...
Inside MTN’s Cloud Accelerator Programme Empowering Africa’s Startup Founders
TechEconomy
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July 30, 2025
Advertisements In the heart of Africa’s tech revolution, a quiet storm is brewing, one powered not just by brilliant ideas, but by fearless founders building tomorrow’s solutions today. Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya are leading the charge,...
Logistics Marketplace Launches Promising Speed to Health Supply Chains in Africa
TechEconomy
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July 30, 2025
Advertisements In a significant step toward fixing some of the most persistent inefficiencies in health and humanitarian supply chains, the Logistics Marketplace has officially launched, bringing with it a wave of innovation, transparency, and...
ICC prosecutes African cases, overlooks Western crimes
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) The International Criminal Court (ICC) is facing mounting criticism for allegedly ignoring current global atrocities while continuing to focus on older cases involving African figures, according to geopolitical analyst and author Kim...
Logistics Marketplace launched to boost health supply chains in Africa
Logistics Update Africa
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July 30, 2025
The Logistics Marketplace, a digital platform designed to strengthen health and humanitarian supply chains in Africa and other underserved markets has been officially launched. The platform, conceived by Scott Dubin, Supply Chain Private Sector...
Column: Find right fit for geothermal financing
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 30, 2025
Hawaii has committed by law to power its entire electrical grid with renewable energy by 2045. Yet we still rely heavily on imported petroleum, burning it daily to keep the lights on. Beneath our islands lies the untapped potential to change that...
‘We’re deeply worried’ — IPC condemns press freedom violations in Nigeria
The Cable
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July 30, 2025
The International Press Centre (IPC), through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) hub, has raised the alarm over the “continuous clampdown” on press freedom in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organisation said its...
Nigeria claim boys’ U-15, U-19 gold medals at ITTF African Youth Championships
The Cable
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July 30, 2025
Team Nigeria dominated the boys’ team events at the 2025 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) African Youth Championships. Nigeria clinched gold medals in both the boys’ U-19 and U-15 events on Tuesday at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall,...
Is ISIL a growing threat in the DR Congo and East Africa?
Al Jazeera
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July 30, 2025
In the early hours of Sunday, July 27, armed fighters attacked a Catholic church in the Komanda region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where about a hundred people had gathered for a night vigil. Dozens of people were killed and...