Africa: Blinken Expresses U.S. Commitment to Boosting Africa Partnerships

[ad_1] State Department — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the United States is committed to growing its partnerships across the African continent and increasingly sees African countries "leading on issues of global consequence." Speaking to reporters alongside Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara after talks in Abidjan, Blinken said the discussion included growing commercial ties to create jobs and growth in both the U.S. and Ivory Coast, as well as investing in public health initiatives and addressing regional […]

January 24, 2024

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Africa: Good Lunchboxes Are Based On 4 Things – Here’s How Parents Can Prepare Healthy Food and Keep Costs Down

[ad_1] Heading back to school is a time of great anticipation for many families, but it is not without challenges. One of the big challenges is preparing healthy, easy, affordable and appealing lunchboxes. Lunchboxes are vital for supporting children's energy levels throughout the school day, which in turn helps maintain their concentration. What does a healthy lunchbox contain? How can you keep it fresh, while also keeping costs down? Making a healthy lunchbox A healthy well-balanced lunchbox should have four […]

January 24, 2024

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Aliko Dangote keeps billionaire crown despite Nigeria's struggling economy

[ad_1] Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote is Africa's richest man for the 13th year in a row, according to Forbes. [ad_2] Source link

January 23, 2024

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Thabi Leoka PhD: South Africa President Ramaphosa axes adviser

[ad_1] Thabi Leoka denies misrepresenting her qualification as journalists investigate her London doctorate. [ad_2] Source link

January 23, 2024

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Liberia's President Boakai had heat exhaustion during inauguration – spokesman

[ad_1] Joseph Boakai, 79, suffered from heat exhaustion during his inauguration speech, his office says. [ad_2] Source link

January 23, 2024

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Zambia mine: Chinese nationals among miners trapped in flooded shaft

[ad_1] Five Zambians and two Chinese nationals are trapped in a copper mine after it flooded. [ad_2] Source link

January 23, 2024

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Rita Waeni killing: Two Nigerians held in Kenya over student’s death, police say

[ad_1] The brutal killing of the 20-year-old has led to calls for more to be done to address femicide. [ad_2] Source link

January 23, 2024

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Liberia’s President Boakai well after heat exhaustion at inauguration

[ad_1] Liberia’s President, Joseph Boakai is reportedly feeling well a day after he suffered heat exhaustion during his own inauguration on Monday. The heat exhaustion forced him to cut short his inauguration speech after aides had to help him walk away from the podium, curtailing the ceremony. The 79-year-old who is Liberia’s oldest ever president has however resumed his normal duties, the presidency said in a statement. “He has resumed […]

January 23, 2024

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Africa: Meta – Protect LGBT People From Digital Targeting

[ad_1] Beirut — New #SecureOurSocials Campaign Urges Transparency from Facebook, Instagram Meta should do more to protect the safety of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and all its users, in particular on Facebook and Instagram, Human Rights Watch, Social Media Exchange (SMEX), INSM Foundation for Digital Rights, Helem, and Damj Association said in the #SecureOurSocials campaign opened today. The campaign, building on the work of various human rights organizations, is based on a February 2023 Human Rights Watch […]

January 23, 2024

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