Africa: ‘South Africa 1-0 Nigeria’, Tyla’s Grammy Win Sets Tone Ahead of Afcon Semi-Final Showdown

[ad_1] To some critics, this is a forestaste of what Nigerians should expect on Wednesday, gloating that South Africa are already in an early lead ahead of the AFCON semi-final clash against Nigeria. South African singer, Tyla on Sunday defeated four Nigerian artistes to win the Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammy Awards. Tyla who had her breakthrough with the hit song 'Water' in 2023 defeated a line-up of Nigerian artistes that includes Davido, Burna boy, Asake […]

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Africa: AU – EU Health Dialogue On Strengthening Health Partnership Between Africa and Europe

[ad_1] What: High level dialogue and media briefing between the African Union Commission and the European Union to Strengthen Health Partnership between Africa and Europe When: Monday, 05 February 2024 Time: 14:00 - 14:30 EAT,11:00 - 11:30 GMT Where: African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Small Conference Hall 3) Who: The high level dialogues is jointly organized by The African Union Commission, thorough its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, and the European Union. Speakers: H.E. Minata Samate […]

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Africa: Why the World Should Not Ignore Refugee Crisis

[ad_1] Reading Time: 4 minutes Nowadays, the world is experiencing multiple challenges that shock its foundation. Recurrent and emerging conflicts and natural disasters have resulted in dire humanitarian crises. One of the most pressing global challenges is the refugee crisis. In the current climate, the crisis hits its ultimate peak as people are fleeing for multiple reasons, but the major reason is that people are fleeing to save their lives. Conflicts and climate changes are the key factors that force […]

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UK warns of risk of famine in Ethiopia

[ad_1] James Landale travels with the UK Africa minister to northern Ethiopia, where the situation is deteriorating. [ad_2] Source link

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Africa Live: Internet cut amid Senegal protests over poll delay

[ad_1] Africa Live: Internet cut amid Senegal protests over poll delay - BBC News BreakingBreaking newsClose breaking news SummaryProtesters are tear-gassed outside parliament in DakarSenegalese MPs debate postponed election dateSA’s Tyla beats Nigerian stars to win first GrammyNigeria has Africa's lowest cost of living - presidencyAbducted Nigerian schoolchildren freed but driver killedRenowned Kenyan actor 'Charlie' dies aged 38New gas leak feared days after deadly Kenyan blastMan arrested for disrupting VIP […]

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Namibia gets interim president after Geingob’s death

[ad_1] Nangolo Mbumba has been sworn in as Namibia’s interim president after Hage Geingob died in office. Mbumba took over on Sunday hours after Geingob’s death was announced. “It is poignant and reassuring to note that today, even in this time of heavy loss, our nation remains calm and stable,” Mbumba said during his swearing in. “This is owing to the visionary leadership … of president Geingob who was the […]

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Africa: World Cancer Day 2024 – WHO Releases Frightening Statistics

[ad_1] In Nigeria, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has advocated increased awareness campaigns against cancer. As nations globally mark this year's World Cancer Day, the global health body - the World Health Organisation (WHO) - has released troubling statistics about the disease. WHO, in a statement, said the number of new cancer cases globally will reach 35 million by 2050, 77 per cent higher than the figure in 2022, noting that there were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases […]

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Africa: Floods Derail AU Mission Exit Plan in Somalia

[ad_1] Mogadishu, Somalia — The rotation of the African Union force in Somalia was delayed by at least one month due to floods, as troops remained marooned in military bases that they were meant to leave more than four weeks ago after El Niño-induced rains submerged roads, and airstrips and cut off major supply routes of the Horn of Africa country, The EastAfrican has learned. The Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) expected […]

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