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'I am very ruthless': EFF's Malema warns Shivambu on conspiring against him
Describing himself as 'ruthless' against people who conspire against him, EFF leader Julius Malema says his deputy and closest ally, Floyd Shivambu, should be frank with him if he wants to see Malema gone. ...
Africa Views Gas as Most Promising Course for Energy Cooperation With Russia - Association
ST. PETERSBURG (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 28th July, 2023) Africa sees natural gas as a promising direction of cooperation with Russian energy companies in order to become an energy self-sufficient continent, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber
Women's World Cup: Argentina comeback earns draw with South Africa
Argentina come from two goals down to draw with South Africa and deny them a first ever Women's World Cup victory. ...
Offering free AI training for everyone in the UK
Jonny Cottom knows the juggle involved with running a start-up single handedly. Since launching BreakBottle, an eco-friendly water bottle brand, last year, he has been solely responsible for speaking to investors, pitching retailers and running digital
Nigeria: World Hepatitis Day 2023 - Despite Vaccine Availability, Disease Remains Threat in Nigeria
Of the five strains of hepatitis, B and C have been described as global public health threats and the world's most common causes of liver infection. ...
Nigeria: Doctors' Strike Disrupt Activities in Abuja, Lagos Hospitals
The strike commenced following the failure of the government to meet the doctors' demands at the expiration of a two-week ultimatum earlier declared by their union- NARD. ...
Rwanda: Minister Urges Diaspora Parents to Teach Their Children Kinyarwanda
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Namibia: Swakopmund to House Africa's First Hydrogen Power Plant
Swakopmund is set to host Africa's first-ever green hydrogen power plant. ...
Zimbabwe: Opposition to Appeal Court's Disqualification of Parliamentary Candidates
MAIN opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has revealed the party will appeal against the Bulawayo High Court judgment disqualifying 12 of its aspiring MPs. ...
DRC : Fortescue pays top dollar to Tshisekedi pal to lobby on Grand Inga
Despite the memorandum of understanding it signed with the DRC government in 2020, the chances of the mining giant Fortescue ...
MOROCCO : OCP Africa boss Mohamed Jamali juggles business and diplomacy
The leading Moroccan fertiliser company OCP – previously Office
DRC : Kazakh miner ERG clashes with presidential family in Lualaba
After battling a threat from the Emirates on its permits, the Kazakh mining conglomerate Eurasian Resources Group, which is headquartered ...
SENEGAL : Axian poised to secure financing for Kolda solar power plant
La Senelec a pour projet de construire une centrale solaire de 30 MW, � Kolda, dans le sud du S�n�gal. Port�e par le conglom�rat malgache Axian, cette infrastructure d'un montant de 55 millions d'euros pourrait avoir trouv� ses financeurs. ...
GUINEA : Conakry's concerns grow over MINUSMA departure
Behind the scenes, Guinean diplomats have opened up to a handful of western partners, including France, to voice Conakry's concerns over the departure of MINUSMA. The United Nations peacekeeping force is set to leave before the end of 2023. ...
MADAGASCAR : EDF poised to join Volobe dam project
Discussions are currently underway, and the French state-owned company EDF is expected to give its answer at the end of ...
LIBYA : Initial ruling in Expertise Consultancy Libya dispute
The High Court in London has handed down an initial ruling in a dispute between Tamim Rashed and Peter Deane ...
EGYPT : Cairo loses out on UNESCO Priority Africa leadership role
Egyptian Mohamed Elfarnawany, tipped for the role of Assistant Director General for Priority Africa and External Relations at UNESCO, is expected to remain in his current post instead. ...
ETHIOPIA : Deloitte back in Addis after six-year absence
British consultancy Deloitte is set to open a new office in the Bole district of Addis Ababa in the coming ...
MOROCCO : CDG pension fund focuses on rental property market
The Caisse de d�p�t et de gestion (CDG) is set to increase its investments in the rental property market and ...
GABON : Handling Partner Gabon fights for its survival
Handling Partner Gabon (HPG), which operates at Libreville airport, is facing an uncertain future. Its board of directors, chaired by ...
Contemporary African Photography prize 2023 winners – in pictures
A selection of work from the five winning photographers – Nadia Ettwein, Yassmin Forte, Maheder Haileselassie, Carlos Idun-Tawiah and Léonard Pongo The CAP prize is the international award for Contemporary African Photograpy and has been presented annually
NASA delegation in SA to ‘rekindle’ its relationship with the country
A delegation of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) representatives is in South Africa to rekindle its relationship with the country. ...
Macron Says Niger’s Bazoum 'Reachable,' in 'Good Health’
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum early Friday, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna told Agence France-Presse. According to Colonna, Macron said Bazoum is "reachable" and "in good health." Leaders of Niger’s army
Africa: Climate Litigation Report Reveals Spike in Cases Demanding Action #AfricaClimateHope
The total number of court cases focused on climate action has more than doubled since 2017 and is growing worldwide, according to a new report published on Thursday by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). ...
Nigeria: Nigerian Analysts Criticize Detention of Central Bank Governor
Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigeria's Department of State Services, or DSS, has launched an investigation into the chaotic arrest of Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. ...
Nigeria: Seven Women Nominated for Cabinet Posts
The only female presidential aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Uju Kennedy Ohaneye, who stepped down for President Bola Tinubu at the party's primaries in June last year, was included in the ministerial list. ...
South Africa: G4S in Last-Ditch Bid to Keep Mangaung Prison Contract
Employees uncertain if they will still have jobs at the prison where Thabo Bester escaped ...
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Leaders to Engage in Peaceful Politics
Lamu -- President William Ruto has appealed to leaders to engage in peaceful politics. ...
