Faith Nyasuguta Ghana has taken a major step towards building its first nuclear power plant, signing an agreement with a U.S. developer to deploy NuScale Power’s small modular reactor (SMR) technology. The deal, finalized between Nuclear Power Ghana and Regnum Technology Group at the U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Nairobi, involves the deployment of a […]
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Avellon Williams Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso- Ibrahim Traoré, a name that resonates with leadership and resilience, has emerged as a formidable figure in Burkina Faso and beyond. Born on March 14, 1988, in Bondokuy, Burkina Faso, Traoré’s journey from a quiet student to the youngest head of state in the world is a testament to his determination and courage. Early Life […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Siberian city of Novosibirsk in southern Russia has proposed a twinning relationship with Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. This initiative was suggested by Burkina Faso’s Ambassador to Russia, Aristide Rapugdondba Ludovic Tapsoba, during the Technoprom-2024 conference currently being held in Novosibirsk from August 27 to 30. Both cities have been nurturing […]
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Faith Nyasuguta China has launched the first batch of its “Thousand Sails” internet satellites, aiming to rival SpaceX’s Starlink with its own global satellite network. A Long March 6A rocket successfully lifted off from the Taiyuan launch center in Shanxi Province, deploying 18 satellites into low-Earth orbit, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This […]
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Faith Nyasuguta China’s financial footprint in Africa is growing again, as Chinese lenders approved $4.61 billion in loans to the continent last year. This marks the first increase in lending since 2016, according to a recent independent study by Boston University’s Global Development Policy Centre. The increase comes after years of declining loans, signaling a […]
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Avellon Williams Trinidad and Tobago- The Oropouche virus, colloquially known as “Sloth Fever,” has recently been detected in the United States, marking a significant public health concern. This virus, primarily transmitted by mosquitoes and midges, has been identified in travelers returning from Cuba, with cases reported in Florida and New York. Origin and Spread The Oropouche virus was first identified […]
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Avellon Williams Trinidad and Tobago – In a significant political moment, a call has been made for Caribbean and African women to rally behind Kamala Harris as she steps into the spotlight as the Democratic presidential candidate. This movement is gaining momentum as Harris, the first Black woman and person of Caribbean descent to potentially become […]
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Avellon Williams Paris, France- Kylian Mbappé, the renowned Real Madrid and France football star, found himself at the center of a social media storm when his X account (formerly Twitter) was hacked. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, unleashed a series of provocative and controversial posts that quickly went viral, sparking widespread reactions […]
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Faith Nyasuguta SpaceX’s Starlink, the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, has now officially launched in Botswana, making it the latest African country to join Starlink’s expanding network. After months of regulatory back-and-forth, Botswana’s government has granted the satellite service an operating license, joining Zimbabwe and other southern African nations already benefiting from Elon Musk’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Spain is preparing to launch a new strategy to redefine its relations with Africa, focusing on West Africa and the Sahel region. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced this move on Wednesday during a three-day tour across West Africa. However, Sanchez did not provide specific details about the strategy, which is expected to […]
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