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fromThe Cipher Brief
5 hours ago

Expert Q&A: The Major African Terror Group You've Probably Never Heard Of

JNIM is likely the most powerful al-Qaeda affiliate, but this designation is relative, as al-Qaeda's influence and operational capacity have diminished significantly.
World news
#education
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
London startup

Lesley Lokko Launches Nomadic African Studio to Lead Architecture Workshops Across Africa

fromArchDaily
1 month ago
London startup

Lesley Lokko Launches Nomadic African Studio to Lead Architecture Workshops Across Africa

#international-relations
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

China-Linked Hackers Launch Targeted Espionage Campaign on African IT Infrastructure

APT41 has initiated a campaign targeting government IT services in Africa, utilizing hardcoded internal service names and embedded proxy servers in their malware.
Privacy professionals
#sports
fromSherdog
2 months ago
MMA

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

fromSherdog
2 months ago
MMA

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

#innovation
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
4 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
4 months ago
London startup

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

fromtime.com
2 months ago
Online Community Development

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

fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago
Social justice

How The NBA and a Top African University Are Building Player Legacies Off the Court | Entrepreneur

Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
4 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
4 months ago
London startup

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

fromtime.com
2 months ago
Online Community Development

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

fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago
Social justice

How The NBA and a Top African University Are Building Player Legacies Off the Court | Entrepreneur

#egypt
fromCN Traveller
1 week ago

UNESCO's newly-designated World Heritage Sites have us reaching for our passports once again

Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO's director-general, said: "When sites are removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger, it is a great victory for all. For the countries and communities directly concerned, for UNESCO and, more broadly, for the shared heritage of humanity. We are pursuing a special effort for Africa, both to train experts and facilitate new inscriptions, and to support strategies to bring some sites out of danger. These efforts are paying off today."
World news
#sadiq-khan
#fintech
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

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

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Profitable African fintech PalmPay is in talks to raise as much as $100M | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
European startups

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

fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

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

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Profitable African fintech PalmPay is in talks to raise as much as $100M | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
4 months ago
European startups

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

#cycling
fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'It's a safe country' - Rwandan Cycling President seeks to calm Kigali World Championships safety concerns

fromCyclingnews
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'It's a safe country' - Rwandan Cycling President seeks to calm Kigali World Championships safety concerns

#healthcare
#climate-change
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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
4 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.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries goes into effect

Trump's new travel ban restricts nationals from twelve countries, with broader implications and expected legal resilience compared to the 2017 ban.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries goes into effect

Trump's new travel ban restricts nationals from twelve countries, with broader implications and expected legal resilience compared to the 2017 ban.
#travel
#entrepreneurship
#public-health
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Coronavirus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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
4 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.
Coronavirus
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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.
#basketball
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

From Fragility to Resilience: Organizing the Inaugural Pan-African Architecture Biennale

The Pan-African Biennale of Architecture set for 2026 in Nairobi aims to showcase Africa’s architectural prowess, emphasizing urban resilience and sustainability in the global context.
Online Community Development
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Scientists detect deep Earth pulses that are tearing Africa in HALF

"The split will eventually go all the way down Africa... it has already begun now but at a slow rate - 5-16 mm per year in the north of the rift."
OMG science
#wagner-group
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Simbi Wabote's Blueprint: How African Oil Nations Can Build Effective Local Content Frameworks

"A lot of these countries, particularly African countries, come to study what we have done in Nigeria..."
Online Community Development
#security
#tariffs
#journalism
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer aid cuts threaten UK's reputation' abroad, Foreign Office admits

The UK government's aid cuts threaten its global reputation and credibility, especially among African leaders.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer aid cuts threaten UK's reputation' abroad, Foreign Office admits

The UK government's aid cuts threaten its global reputation and credibility, especially among African leaders.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why are humanitarian crises in African countries so ignored?

African nations are experiencing the most neglected humanitarian crises, receiving minimal aid despite severe needs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca's finance hub a model for African development?

The financial hub that the CFC represents, as well as the related tax advantages, are assets that can attract the relocation of production chains to Morocco and Africa.
European startups
#migration
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

They Left Africa to Survive, but Lost Themselves

Out-migration from Africa disrupts families and cultural identity, especially post-COVID.
There's a significant shift towards professionals and students leading migration trends from Africa.
Cognitive immobility affects migrants' mental health as they struggle to adapt.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

They Left Africa to Survive, but Lost Themselves

Out-migration from Africa disrupts families and cultural identity, especially post-COVID.
There's a significant shift towards professionals and students leading migration trends from Africa.
Cognitive immobility affects migrants' mental health as they struggle to adapt.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US, China, India can all fit into Africa': On a quest to fix the world map

Many people see maps as simple tools for navigation, but the choice of projection significantly affects the perception of a region's size and importance.
World politics
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
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months 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
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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
#cape-town
#catholic-church
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Who is the next head of the African Development Bank? DW 04/29/2025

"Despite the headwinds that Africa has faced globally in terms of global inflation, Africa continues to post very resilient growth."
Europe news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months 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
2 months 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
fromCageside Press
3 months ago

PFL Africa Set To Launch In July With 4 Single-Elimination Events

The PFL's venture into Africa will begin this July with 32 fighters from 14 nations competing in four single-elimination events for the PFL 2025 Africa Champion title.
MMA
fromwww.dw.com
3 months 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
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromeuronews
3 months 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.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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
France news
fromThe Local France
4 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
4 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.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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
4 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
4 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.'
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