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- Egypt: Egypt, EU Probe Means to Boost Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen Cooperationvon Egypt Online am 04/02/2023 um 21:22
[Egypt Online] Egypt's ambassador to the European Union and Belgium Badr Abdel Ati has reviewed means to cement cooperation with the EU in the domains of renewable, traditional and clean energy and green hydrogen.
- Ethiopia: Measles, Cholera Outbreaks Pose Deadly Threat to Already Malnourished Children in Ethiopiavon Addis Standard am 04/02/2023 um 21:18
[Addis Standard] Addis Ababa -- Children are facing a growing risk of disease as cholera and measles outbreaks tighten their grip on Ethiopia, raising fears for the many vulnerable children already suffering from malnutrition, Save the Children said.
- South Africa: South African Tourism Wants to Sponsor Football Club Tottenham Hotspur - Is It a Good Idea?von The Conversation Africa am 04/02/2023 um 21:07
[The Conversation Africa] South African Tourism (SA Tourism) is reported to be planning to spend US$52 million (about R900 million) to sponsor UK football team Tottenham Hotspur over three years. The proposal gives the country branding on the club's kit, backdrop branding in interviews, advertising on match days, partnership status, local training camps and access to tickets and stadium hospitality. Football has a massive TV viewership and can attract big spending and big eyeballs. But is it an effective way to market a country? An
- Tanzania: Samia Suluhu Hassan Is Reforming Tanzania - It's Winning Her Fans but Boosting the Oppositionvon The Conversation Africa am 04/02/2023 um 21:04
[The Conversation Africa] A series of political manoeuvres by Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan have set the east African country on an unfamiliar, yet hopeful, political path. Since her elevation to the presidency two years ago following the death of John Pombe Magufuli, the new president has struck a reformist political tone and led reconciliation with a previously marginalised opposition. None of this would have been possible under Magufuli.
- South Africa: Robberies Surge As Criminals Take Advantage of South Africa's Power Outagesvon The Conversation Africa am 04/02/2023 um 21:01
[The Conversation Africa] The acute energy crisis in South Africa has adversely affected all aspects of the society. Regular and lengthy power outages - which started in 2007 are also contributing to an escalation in the levels of criminal activity, especially street crime. The most recent quarterly crime statistics - have undermined an ailing economy and food security, as well as health and educational outcomes.
- South Africa: Unstoppable Sundowns Too Much for Piratesvon Scrolla am 04/02/2023 um 20:42
[Scrolla] Cassius Mailula's early goal fired Mamelodi Sundowns to a record-extending 15 consecutive Premier Soccer League wins following a 1-0 victory over Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium on Saturday.
- Sudan: Tripartite Mechanism - Calls On Join Non-Signatory Parties to Join Political Processvon SNA am 04/02/2023 um 20:32
[SNA] Khartoum -- The Head of the African Union office in Khartoum, Ambassador Mohamed Belaiche, has affirmed the continuation of the tripartite mechanism in its efforts and consultations with the non-signatory peace parties to join the framework agreement to and the political process.
- Sudan: Six International Envoys to Visit Sudan Next Wednesdayvon SNA am 04/02/2023 um 20:31
[SNA] Khartoum -- Six international envoys will arrive in Khartoum next Wednesday on a two-day official visit.
- Angola: Govt Works to Turn Electoral Pledges Into Concrete Actions - Officialvon ANGOP am 04/02/2023 um 20:29
[ANGOP] Mbanza Kongo -- Angolan Executive is working to materialise the electoral promises made during the general elections held on 24 August 2022 in the country, the minister of State and head of the Military Affairs Office to the President of Republic has said.
- Nigeria: Actress Simi Gold Arrested for Allegedly Selling New Naira Notesvon Premium Times am 04/02/2023 um 20:25
[Premium Times] The 31-year-old actress was arrested after the video of her spraying and stepping on the newly redesigned Naira notes at a party surfaced online.
- Nigeria: Kenyan Runner, Kibet Wins 8th Lagos City Marathonvon Premium Times am 04/02/2023 um 20:20
[Premium Times] In the women's category, it was an all-Ethiopian affair
- Nigeria: Suspected Kidnappers Kill Wives, Children of Taraba Traditional Rulervon Premium Times am 04/02/2023 um 20:15
[Premium Times] The traditional ruler is also known for asking residents of the area not to pay ransom to outlaws who kidnapped their loved ones.
- Nigeria: Nigeria Confers Highest Rank On 115 Career Diplomatsvon Premium Times am 04/02/2023 um 14:15
[Premium Times] "It is the recognition of work already done and positions they have attained. Automatically, when you achieve a certain level in the diplomatic service, you earn the right to be conferred by Mr President with the honour of ambassador-in-situ," Mr Onyeama explains.
- Nigeria: Ibom Air to Begin Commercial Flight to Seven African Countriesvon Premium Times am 04/02/2023 um 14:13
[Premium Times] Ibom Air, which launched its maiden flight in June 2019, is rated as one of the most successful airlines in Nigeria.
- Nigeria: Inside Details of Terrorism Charges State Security Filed against Reserve Bank Governorvon Premium Times am 04/02/2023 um 13:52
[Premium Times] The documents provide, for the first time, the missing details of the terrorism financing allegation which the SSS levelled against Mr Emefiele.
- Liberia: U.S. Embassy Sends Security Alert on Roberts International Airportvon New Republic am 04/02/2023 um 13:38
[New Republic] The U.S. Embassy in Monrovia says it is aware of several recent audits of the Roberts International Airport (RIA), all of which have revealed significant shortcomings in airport safety, security, and operational standards.
- Zimbabwe: Day, Week Group Trips - Boon for Domestic Tourismvon The Herald am 04/02/2023 um 13:13
[The Herald] Leave nothing, but footprints, take nothing but photos, kill nothing, but time - this sounds familiar for those that enjoy exploring.
- Nigeria: 'British Council Will Continue to Support Nigeria's Creative Industry'von This Day am 04/02/2023 um 12:50
[This Day] The British Council has indicated its willingness to continue to support Nigeria's creative industry, insisting that with the right investment and support, it has the potential to be the highest employer of labour and contributor to the nation's wealth.
- Nigeria: Financial Inclusion, Youth and the Future of Bankingvon This Day am 04/02/2023 um 12:47
[This Day] The COVID-19 pandemic may have disrupted global systems across trade, finance, health, and education, over the last three years, but for financial inclusion, it was a significant growth enabler, which accelerated the adoption of digital payments and online banking, amidst the global expansion of formal financial services.
- Zimbabwe: Expat-Guilt Painful When Dealing With Bereavement Back Homevon The Herald am 04/02/2023 um 12:44
[The Herald] It has been a challenging journey. There are issues which have painted going abroad a nightmare.
- Africa: Madagascar Beat Niger to Clinch TotalEnergies CHAN Third Placevon CAF am 04/02/2023 um 12:22
[CAF] Madagascar striker Jean Razafindrakoto hit a late goal to give them a hard-fought 1-0 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) win against Niger on Friday to clinch third place of the competition.
- Africa: World Will Miss Target of Ending FGM By 2030 Without Urgent Action - Including From Men and Boysvon Unicef am 04/02/2023 um 06:49
[Unicef] New York -- Joint Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem and UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
- Kenya: 800,000 Hustler Fund Loan Borrowers Have Defaulted in Repayment, President Ruto Saysvon Capital FM am 03/02/2023 um 14:58
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto now says 800,000 Hustler Fund loan borrowers have defaulted in their payments.
- South Africa: New Twist in South Africa's Tottenham Hotspur Sponsorship Deal Opens Can of Wormsvon allAfrica am 03/02/2023 um 14:39
[allAfrica] Harare -- Lindiwe Sisulu, the Minister of Tourism, distanced herself from the reported R1 billion deal to sponsor Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, which has sparked widespread outrage.
- Nigeria: Abuja Building Collapse - Death Toll Rises As More People Are Rescuedvon Premium Times am 03/02/2023 um 14:26
[Premium Times] Residents and passersby gathered as night fell on Thursday as they joined a team of emergency and aid workers who searched through the rubble looking for survivors.
- Cameroon: Cameroon Says Separatists Relaunch Attacks, IED Use After Death of Self Proclaimed Generalvon VOA am 03/02/2023 um 14:22
[VOA] Yaoundé, Cameroon -- Cameroon says separatists have killed and abducted villagers in the troubled South-West region in retaliation after the military this week killed a rebel leader and three of his men. The military blamed the self-declared general, nicknamed Transporter, for several atrocities, which the rebels deny.
- Kenya: Death Sentence for Ex-Cop in Willie Kimani Murder, 3 Others to Serve Up to 30 Yearsvon Capital FM am 03/02/2023 um 13:59
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Policeman Frederick Leliman has been sentenced to death in the murder of Willie Kimani, his client and a driver.
- Kenya: Court Orders South African Retailer Massmart to Stop Victimizing Union Workersvon Capital FM am 03/02/2023 um 13:56
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Employment and Labour Relations Court has warned South-African retailer MassMart against victimizing employees opting to join unions.
- Uganda: Bobi Wine Urges Leaders to Speak Up for Release of Political Prisonersvon Nile Post am 03/02/2023 um 13:55
[Nile Post] The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine has challenged leaders at all levels in Uganda to demand for the unconditional release of all political prisoners.
- Africa: Will New 'Peacemaking Covenant' Offer Path to Sustainable Peace at a Moment of Heightened Conflict?von allAfrica am 03/02/2023 um 12:36
[allAfrica] After two years of intense consultations around the world, the Principles for Peace Initiative has developed the Peacemaking Covenant that provides a framework for action to negotiate sustainable peace. The Geneva-based Principles for Peace initiative is a global participatory initiative that was set up to develop new principles, standards, and norms to fundamentally reshape peace processes and chart a path to sustainable peace.