Africa: Gates Foundation Says 0.5% of World Billionaires’ Wealth Could Prevent 7 Million Deaths

[ad_1] The foundation said there are existing and emerging solutions that will improve and save lives despite challenges. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has said as small as 0.5 per cent of the wealth of billionaires around the world can save millions of lives if invested in meaningful philanthropism. The organisation said this in its recent call for increased philanthropism among global rich individuals and organisations to advance solutions to improve lives. Giving a breakdown in the latest 2024 […]

January 29, 2024

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Africa: Afropop Top Videos for January 2024

[ad_1] Kickoff 2024 entries to the Afropop Top Video playlist with six great new entries. Topping the list are two featuring today's Mama Africa, Angelique Kidjo, continuing her role as generational bridge-builder through superb collaborations with current Afrobeats stars Mr. Eazi and Davido, the latter video also featuring The Cavemen. Remember, if you have suggestions of videos our fans would love, send them to info@afropop.orgwith the subject line "Top Videos 2024." Enjoy! Mr Eazi feat. Angelique Kidjo: Òròkórò' This video […]

January 29, 2024

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Africa: 5 Key Talking Points As Afcon Enters the Knock-Out Phase in Côte d’Ivoire

[ad_1] Judging from media and online activity, this has been the most talked about Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in many years. That's not just because the tournament, held every two years, is becoming a significant event on the international football calendar. It's also because there was a lot at stake this year - for competing nations, teams, organisers (the Confederation of African Football or Caf) and hosts (Côte d'Ivoire). This is, after all, the third Afcon to test the […]

January 29, 2024

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Africa: Blinken Recalibrates U.S. Focus in Africa

[ad_1] US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Africa ended with a stopover in Angola. Analysts suggest Blinken sought to shore up transatlantic trade partnerships in light of instability in the Middle East. While many observers see Antony Blinken's fourth visit to Africa as an American attempt to outdo rivals China and Russia for influence on the continent, transatlantic trade must have been near the top of his agenda, according to African affairs analyst, Emmanuel Bensah: "The reason why […]

January 29, 2024

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One-time giant of African air travel mounts comeback

[ad_1] South African Airways is trying to rebuild its reputation after being plagued by corruption allegations. [ad_2] Source link

January 29, 2024

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South African Airways: Troubled airline returns to intercontinental travel

[ad_1] South African Airways is trying to rebuild its reputation after being plagued by corruption allegations. [ad_2] Source link

January 29, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Egypt 1-1 DR Congo (aet, 7-8 on pens) – Mpasi the last-16 hero for Leopards

[ad_1] DR Congo keeper Lionel Mpasi did not make a save in the shoot-out, but kept his composure to net the winning penaltyGoalkeeper Lionel Mpasi scored the 18th penalty of a nerve-shredding shoot-out as DR Congo produced the latest shock at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by knocking seven-time champions Egypt out to reach the quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time.DR Congo went ahead for the first […]

January 29, 2024

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Africa Live: Nigerians offer ‘special prayers’ over troubled economy

[ad_1] Africa Live: Nigerians offer ‘special prayers’ over troubled economy - BBC News BreakingBreaking newsClose breaking news SummaryTraders in Kano came prayed on the streets saying they need God’s interventionCholera concerns spark southern African leaders' summitFrance's Canal+ makes offer to buy MultiChoiceTinubu rejects Nigerian criminal stereotypeZambia's ex-President Lungu calls for early electionsGhana's opposition leader condemns LGBTQ practicesRussian troops could deploy to Burkina Faso - junta leaderKidnappers threaten action against abducted […]

January 29, 2024

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Afcon 2023: Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Guinea – Mohamed Bayo nets dramatic winner

[ad_1] Mohamed Bayo (right) fired Guinea into the last eight at Afcon for the first time since 2015Mohamed Bayo headed a 98th-minute winner as Guinea reached the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea, who had earlier missed a penalty.Equatorial Guinea midfielder Federico Bikoro was dismissed 10 minutes after the break for catching Bayo in the ribs with his studs.The National Thunder were awarded […]

January 29, 2024

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