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WHO

African countries pledge over $45M to WHO

African Countries Pledge Over $45M to WHO Several African nations have collectively pledged over $45 ...

Moussa

Guinea’s most wanted fugitive extradited from Liberia

Guinea’s most wanted fugitive, Claude Pivi, has been extradited from Liberia, marking a significant moment ...

Role relevance in the face of AI revolution

Role relevance in the face of AI revolution

In the early days of the digital revolution, the most noticeable effect was on manufacturing ...

ECOWAS Imposes Sanctions on Mali Following Coup

ECOWAS imposes sanctions on Mali following a military coup, suspending financial aid and imposing trade ...

Sierra Leone Adopts AI to Improve Public Health Data Management

On May 28, 2021, Sierra Leone adopted AI technology to enhance public health data management, ...
An organization gives rural communities first glimpse into wonders of metaverse

An organization gives rural communities first glimpse into wonders of metaverse

Kenya-based Africa VR Campus and Center is on a mission to introduce remote communities to ...

Kenya extradites man wanted for murder in US

Kenya extradites man wanted for murder in US

A Kenyan man wanted for murder in Massachusetts has been extradited almost a year after ...

China-aid port in Cameroon benefits local community

China-aid port in Cameroon benefits local community

The Kribi Deepwater Port in Cameroon, built with the assistance of a Chinese company, has ...

UWA

UWA Sets 3 Months to Asses Impact of Gorilla Permit Fraud on Tourism

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has called on media organizations to exercise caution when reporting ...

Heavy rains, landslides claim 37 lives in northern Ethiopia

Heavy Rains, Landslides Claim 37 Lives in Northern Ethiopia

Severe rains and landslides have claimed the lives of 37 people in northern Ethiopia, causing ...

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