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AU chief supports ICC warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
THE head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders. In an interview with Doha News, Mahamat described the ICC’s action as ‘absolutely logical.’ A short video of his comments was…
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africabriefingsblog · 8 hours
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Report: EU funds used to dump asylum seekers in Sahara
THE European Union is grappling with criticism following a report by a journalism consortium that Tunisia, Morocco, and Mauritania are dumping irregular refugees in desert areas with the assistance of EU funds. ‘This is a difficult situation. It’s a fast-moving situation, and we will continue to work on it,’ said European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer on Tuesday, addressing the findings…
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africabriefingsblog · 10 hours
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DR Congo discloses third American in coup plot
CONGO’S army spokesperson unveiled the identity of the third American involved in the thwarted coup plot in Kinshasa, as family members in Utah, United States,  gathered to mourn Christian Malanga, the audacious leader of the failed attack on the presidential palace over the weekend. Brig. Gen. Sylvain Ekenge disclosed to The Associated Press that the third American was Taylor Thomson, although…
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africabriefingsblog · 10 hours
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Ruto seeks debt relief in talks with Biden
US President Joe Biden is set to welcome Kenyan President William Ruto this week for extensive discussions covering a range of topics, including debt relief for Kenya and addressing challenges in Haiti, Ukraine, Sudan, and other regions. Kenya has been facing severe liquidity challenges, prompting calls from Washington for major creditor countries like China, Kenya’s largest creditor, to provide…
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Dangote bemoans need for 35 African visas
AFRICA’S wealthiest entrepreneur, Aliko Dangote, has raised alarm over the challenges encountered by investors traveling within the continent, revealing that he requires 35 visas on his Nigerian passport. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, Dangote highlighted the disparity between visa requirements in Africa compared to other regions, citing an example of the ease…
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French, Russian, Chinese firms bid for Ghana's first nuclear plant
GHANA is set to select a contractor by December to build its first nuclear power plant, with contenders including France’s EDF, US-based NuScale Power, Regnum Technology Group, and China National Nuclear Corporation, an energy ministry official announced. Robert Sogbadji, deputy director for power in charge of nuclear and alternative energy, revealed that South Korea’s Kepco and its subsidiary…
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TotalEnergies advances $6bn Kaminho oil project in Angola
FRENCH oil major TotalEnergies announced on Tuesday that it is moving forward with the development of the Kaminho oil project, located 100 kilometres off the coast of Angola, following a final investment decision. This significant project, valued at $6bn, involves the development of the Cameia and Golfino oil fields within Block 20/11, as confirmed by Angola’s national hydrocarbon agency,…
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africabriefingsblog · 11 hours
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TOA Tanzania expands telecom infrastructure with $30m funding
TowerCo of Africa Tanzania (TOA Tanzania), a prominent provider of passive telecom infrastructure, has announced the signing of a $30 million financing agreement with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. This substantial investment will enable TOA Tanzania to embark on an ambitious plan to erect approximately 200 additional…
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PAIX Data Centres expands Accra facility to 1.2 MW, boosting Ghana's digital economy
PAIX Data Centres, a leading provider of data centre solutions, has announced the expansion of its facility in Accra to 1.2 MW. This critical development is expected to significantly boost Ghana’s digital economy and create new job opportunities. The expanded data centre, now one of the largest in Ghana, will support internet service providers (ISPs), cloud providers, and enterprises, enabling…
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Liquid & Eutelsat partner to launch LEO satellite services in Africa
LIQUID Intelligent Technologies, a leading pan-African technology group, has announced a new distribution partner agreement (DPA) with Eutelsat Group. This collaboration will bring enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services to Africa, marking a significant advancement in the continent’s connectivity landscape. Eutelsat Group is renowned as the world’s first satellite operator to…
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Kenyan President Ruto meets Biden for historic talks
KENYAN President William Ruto embarks on a significant state visit to the United States, marking the first such visit by a Kenyan president in two decades and the first by an African leader since 2008. The highly anticipated meeting between Ruto and US President Joe Biden in Washington is expected to address pressing issues, including the crisis in Haiti and efforts to strengthen trade…
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AU condemns attempted coup in DRC
THE head of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has strongly condemned the recent attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), emphasising the unacceptability of any actions aiming to alter constitutional order through force within African states. The DRC military announced on Sunday that it had successfully thwarted an attempted coup in the capital city of Kinshasa,…
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Zimbabwe pursues local lithium production boost
ZIMBABWE, Africa’s leading lithium producer, is intensifying efforts to refine battery-grade lithium domestically, aiming to strengthen its economy. According to a government official on Monday, four prominent lithium mining companies have presented proposals to commence production of battery-grade lithium within the country. The move comes as Zimbabwe aims to capitalise on its significant…
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South Africa's court bars Zuma from running in election
IN a landmark decision on Monday, South Africa’s constitutional court ruled that former president Jacob Zuma is barred from running for parliament in this month’s election. The judgment, which could influence the election outcome and potentially trigger unrest among Zuma’s supporters, stems from his 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021. The court’s ruling stated, ‘It is declared…
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Op-Ed: Tech leadership: navigating transformation challenges
IN the fast-paced and dynamic world of technology, leaders and managers are constantly faced with challenges and opportunities for transformation. From rapidly evolving markets and technologies to shifting customer expectations and competitive pressures, the landscape of tech leadership and management is fraught with complexity. In this environment, tech leaders must understand the leading…
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Smartphones transform lives in sub-Saharan Africa
ANITA Akpeere bustled in her kitchen in Ghana’s capital, Accra, preparing her signature fried rice. Her phone buzzed continuously with notifications from restaurant order apps. ‘I don’t think I could work without a phone in my line of business,’ she said, glancing at the latest request for a traditional fermented dumpling. Internet-enabled phones have revolutionised many aspects of life globally,…
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DRC starts €66.55m fibre optic project to be digital hub
THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has embarked on an ambitious €66.55 million ($72.5 million) fibre optic cable project, aiming to establish the nation as a digital hub in Central Africa. This initiative is set to significantly enhance Internet penetration across the DRC. A key component of the plan involves the construction of a state-of-the-art National Data Centre in Brazzaville,…
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