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Nigeria: As Emirates Resumes Flights to Nigeria

[ad_1] After a two-year hiatus, the Dubai based Emirates has resumed flights to Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria. The Middle East mega carrier inaugural flight touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on October 1, 2024, as Nigeria was celebrating its 64th Independence anniversary. Commenting on the return of services, the Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airlines, Adnan Kazim, said: "This has been a long-awaited moment, and we are excited to resume operations to […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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Kenya: Ruto Gears Up for Mashujaa Day With Focus On Housing Agenda

[ad_1] President William Ruto has reaffirmed the importance of housing in the Kenya Kwanza government's agenda, emphasising its potential to create jobs, eliminate slums, and safeguard the country's agricultural land. In preparation for Mashujaa Day on October 20, which will be themed around housing, the president held a strategic meeting at State House, Nairobi, with key stakeholders in the housing sector. The gathering included architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, bankers, manufacturers, industrialists, and Jua Kali representatives. Their discussions centered on advancing […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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Uganda: Lord Mayor Lukwago Roots for Protection of Kampala’s Prestigious Heritage Sites At All Costs

[ad_1] Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago has sounded a call for the protection of the city's prestigious heritage sites at all costs. Speaking during the 6th edition of the heritage awards by the Cross Cultural Foundation Uganda held at the Mayor's Palour in Kampala, Lukwago said he is irked by a lack of a sense of preservation by most leaders in the city. Cultivating and appreciating our heritage within our current generation is still lacking.We still have a big challenge […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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Nigeria: 2024 AMAA – ‘The Weekend’, ‘The Queenstown Kings’, ‘Jagun Jagun’ Are Top Contenders

[ad_1] This year's AMAA nominees hail from countries across Africa, including Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, and Libya, and represent a wide range of cultures and perspectives, fitting into 26 award categories. The organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) have unveiled the list of nominees for its prestigious 20th edition, which will showcase an exciting array of talent across Africa. The nominees were announced during a press conference held on Wednesday at the Sheraton Hotel. This year's […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

Africa

African Startups Raise $306m in Third-Quarter As Downturn Persists

[ad_1] TLDR African tech startups secured $306.4 million in Q3 2024, totaling $836.5 million for the year with a 40% decline from 2023. Global capital shortage slows tech ecosystem funding, with Q1 & Q2 2024 witnessing a 50% drop compared to 2023. Notable funding from NALA, MNT-Halan, and Paymob hint at potential recovery as new funds emerge. African tech startups secured $306.4 million in funding during Q3 2024, bringing the total for the year so far to $836.5 million, a […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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Namibia: Ovaherero Community Urges Action Against Desecration of Ancestral Graves At Swakopmund Heritage Site

[ad_1] The Ovaherero community is concerned about the continued desecration of ancestral graves at a heritage site at Swakopmund. Community members are accusing both the Swakopmund municipality and developers of disregarding the historical significance of the land where their ancestors' remains lie. Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) paramount chief Mutjinde Katjiua said this while speaking at a genocide commemoration event at Swakopmund yesterday. "We are standing on one of the many dumping grounds of the remains of our ancestors who died […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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Africa’s week in pictures: 27 September-3 October 2024

[ad_1] A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond:JOSE COELHO / EPAWith a week to go before Mozambique's general election, flyers from political parties are seen plastered on walls in the city of Chimoio on Monday.GERALD ANDERSON / GETTY IMAGESClassic cars go on show at this event in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday. It attracted visitors and competitors from across East Africa.LUC GNAGO / REUTERSIn […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

Africa

Africa: Chairperson of the AUC Applauds Historic Agreement Between Between Mauritius & the United Kingdom Recognising Mauritius Sovereignty Over Chagos Archipelago, Including Diego Garcia

[ad_1] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat applauds the historic political agreement between the Republic of Mauritius and the United Kingdom in which they agreed that Mauritius is sovereign over the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia. This significant milestone marks a major victory for the cause of Decolonization, International Law, and the rightful self-determina- tion of the people of Mauritius, bringing an end to decades of dispute. In this regard, the Chairperson recalls the active […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

Africa

Africa: WHO Approves First Mpox Diagnostic Test for Emergency Use, Boosting Global Access

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the first mpox in vitro diagnostic (IVD) under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure, an important step in improving global access to mpox testing. The approval for emergency use of the Alinity m MPXV assay, manufactured by Abbott Molecular Inc., will be pivotal in expanding diagnostic capacity in countries facing mpox outbreaks, where the need for quick and accurate testing has risen sharply. Early diagnosis of mpox enables timely treatment and care, […]

todayOctober 4, 2024

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