Kenya's push to make 'boda-boda' motorbike taxis go electric

[ad_1] The government wants Kenya's three million motorbike taxi riders to go green but only a few have done so. [ad_2] Source link

January 7, 2024 2

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Earning the trust of a 40-stone silverback gorilla

[ad_1] A wildlife cameraman's close encounter with a silverback as he filmed a process designed to save the species. [ad_2] Source link

January 7, 2024 2

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Guinness World Record attempt frenzy grips Ghana

[ad_1] Ghana has suddenly been gripped with a new frenzy of breaking and setting Guinness World Records with no end in sight just yet. In December last year, the whole country was caught up in this frenzy when an event organizer and broadcaster, Afua Asantewaa Owusu Aduonum took up the challenge to break the record for signing for the longest hours. Afua did sing for for almost 127 hours and […]

January 7, 2024 2

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DR Congo election: Three minister and four governors disqualified for fraud and violence

[ad_1] The election body disqualifies three ministers and four governors from last month's chaotic vote. [ad_2] Source link

January 6, 2024 2

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Africa: Afcon 2023 – Five Stars to Follow

[ad_1] The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations takes place in Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11. Some of the biggest names in world football will feature at the tournament, and AFP Sport picks out five to follow: MOHAMED SALAH (Egypt) The 31-year-old Liverpool forward is a superstar of the English Premier League and a sporting icon across the Arab world. He is the joint top scorer in the Premier League this season with 14 goals, helping take Liverpool […]

January 6, 2024 2

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Africa: Tigray Embraces Turkish Partnership for the Restoration of Africa’s Oldest Mosque

[ad_1] Addis Abeba — The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has extended an offer to the Tigray Tourism Bureau, proposing to spearhead the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque, a historic structure that suffered damage amidst the Tigray war. Atsbha Gebreegziabher, head of the Tigray Tourism Bureau, confirmed the regional government's positive reception to the appeal, signaling potential collaboration for the mosque's rehabilitation. In an interview with Addis Standard, Atsbha revealed that the Turkish Embassy in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, reached […]

January 6, 2024 2

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Africa: Diplomatic Dip for France as African Nations Seek Out Stronger Partners

[ad_1] French diplomacy in Africa weakened considerably in 2023 as former allies steered their foreign policies elsewhere in the wake of military coups and general political upheaval. A new law making it harder for foreigners to immigrate to France has compounded matters. French interests in Africa face monumental challenges in 2024 - especially following the toppling of leaders in Niger and Burkina Faso - which, like Mali, are former French military strongholds in the restive Sahel region. A lengthy partnership […]

January 6, 2024 2

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Africa: Sudan FA Ministry Summons Kenyan Ambassador, Hemedti Visits South Africa

[ad_1] Port Sudan / Nairobi / Pretoria — Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Ali El Sadig announced yesterday that Sudan summoned the Kenyan ambassador to Sudan to protest against the official reception for Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Commander Mohamed 'Hemedti' Dagalo, organised by the Kenyan government on Wednesday. Hemedti also met the sultan of the Fur tribe in Nairobi. Continuing his Africa tour, the RSF commander visited South Africa yesterday. The minister said in a statement to the Sudan News Agency […]

January 6, 2024 2

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Africa: Bad Case of Déjà Vu As Former Oil Executive to Lead COP29 Climate Negotiations in Azerbaijan

[ad_1] This week, it was announced that Azeri Ecology Minister Mukhtar Babayev, who spent over 20 years at Azerbaijan's state-owned oil and gas company SOCAR, has been appointed as the president of this year's UN climate talks. The decision means oil executives will lead consecutive UN climate talks after Sultan Al-Jaber, boss of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), ran COP28. Last year at least 2456 fossil fuel lobbyists were granted access to the COP28 summit in Dubai, signalling an unprecedented […]

January 6, 2024 2

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