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Access to power is not ubiquitous in Africa [Business Africa]

Africa is the world’s least electrified continent. Nearly 600 million people remain without access to electricity in Africa. Yet the pandemic, with its attendant lockdowns, supply chain disruptions and diversion of fiscal resources by governments did even further damage. According to...

Comoros will preside over the African Union in 2023

Comoros will assume the chairmanship of the African Union in 2023, the first time the island nation is being entrusted with the assignment. Comoros was handed the responsibility after Kenya withdrew its bid. President Azali Assoumani and his Kenyan counterpart William...

Two more supplies of the Ebola vaccine arrive in Uganda.

Health authorities in Uganda have announced changes in the strategy used to tackle the Ebola outbreak in the country.  The announcement follows the arrival in Uganda of two more shipments of the Ebola-trial vaccine. "The trial will not stop. What will be done is only a revision of the protocol to change the methodology from giving...

Three lions were shot dead in Sudan after attempting to flee a paramilitary outpost.

Three lions were shot dead in Sudan after trying to escape from their enclosure inside a base of Sudan's feared paramilitary forces, an animal shelter official said Thursday. Named Leo, Renas and Amani, the felines were born two years ago...

The selling of green hydrogen might bring in $1.1 for Africa. – Document

A new report by the European Investment Bank says Africa could make $1.1 trillion from the sale and use of green hydrogen. It says harnessing Africa’s solar energy to produce 50 million tons of green hydrogen a year by 2035...

Somali journalists protest the government’s attempt to limit press freedom

Journalists in Somalia have denounced the latest media directive issued by the government. Last week the Somali authorities ordered all news outlets to submit content for approval before it goes on air. The decision follows recent warnings by the government against publishing al-Shabab content. The Somali government is currently engaged in a military campaign against al-Shabab extremists. Journalists claim...

Legendary Brazilian footballer Pelé will spend Christmas in the hospital as his cancer worsens.

The condition of Brazilian football legend Pelé is said to have deteriorated and he is expected to remain in hospital where has been for the last three weeks. The 82-year-old is being treated for colon cancer. The Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in São Paulo said Pelé "presents cancer disease progression and requires greater...

IMF and Uganda reach a $240 million funding arrangement.

Uganda and the International Monetary Fund have reached an agreement for 240 million US dollars in financing. The IMF staff made the announcement Wednesday (Dec. 21). The deal on economic policies concludes the 2nd & 3rd reviews under the Extended...

2022 FIFA WC: Messi wins 2022 Golden Ball award after World Cup success 

Argentine forward Lionel Messi has been named the best player in the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament for the second time after defeating France on penalties to win the coveted trophy.  The striker made history with his side in this year’s...

2022 FIFA WC: Lionel Messi leads Argentina to land World Cup trophy at last

Magical Lionel Messi proved his greatness as he led Argentina to defeat France 4-2 in a penalty shootout in the final of the FIFA World Cup played at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on Sunday. After a thrilling and entertaining...
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Next NPP gov’t to establish Hall of Fame in all regions, Tourism Minister reveals.

If given another mandate at this year’s general election, the next New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will establish Creative...
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