Africa: Power Struggle in Tigray

[ad_1] As Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed continues to renege on the Pretoria Agreement that ended hostilities two years ago, infighting within the TPLF further threatens the tenuous stability in war-shattered Tigray. Long-simmering tensions within the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) broke out into the open in August 2024. The party leadership around President Debretsion Gebremichael now stands apart from key TPLF officials in the Tigray Interim Regional Administration (TIRA) around its President Getachew Reda. Each side considers the other an […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Popular Musician Shot Dead At Enugu Police Station

[ad_1] A popular Enugu-based traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, was shot dead at the premises of the Tactical Squad of Enugu State Police Command late Friday when he reportedly went there for a 'friendly' visit. Reports said Igbo-Jah was leaving the command's premises after the visit when, for reasons yet to be ascertained, a police inspector fired his rifle, hitting him. He was immediately rushed to a hospital, according to the police, but was confirmed […]

October 30, 2024

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Africa: Huawei Calls for High-Quality Microgrid to Light Up a Greener Africa

[ad_1] Huawei Digital Power sub-Saharan Africa is excited to announce the recent showcase of FusionSolar solutions at Nigeria Energy, that took place from October 15 to 17, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria. This pivotal event brought together industry leaders, partners, and stakeholders to explore the future of solar energy and enhance collaboration in the photovoltaic energy sector. During the energy exhibition event, Mr. Xia Hesheng, President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa Digital Power Business, pointed out that "In the past two years, […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: An Artist and His Unsung Legacy

[ad_1] The Aka Circle exhibition and book, by a curious neatness of fate, highlight the pioneering art and scholarship of Chike Aniakor. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes Isn't it interesting that recent conversations around the octogenarian artist, Chike Aniakor, often tend to highlight his illustrious career as an art historian while seemingly--albeit, unintentionally--glossing over his studio life? Hence, a forthcoming group exhibition at Kó in Ikoyi, Lagos, opening on Thursday, October 31, offers a timely opportunity to rebalance this narrative. Curated by […]

October 30, 2024

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Nigeria: Clement Mudiaga Enajemo – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] African Fashion — Arguably, one of the fashion designers of his time who still commands a lot of respect and relevance, Clement Mudiaga Enajemo, better known as Mudi Africa, who recently marked his 30th in the needle and thread business tells Vanessa Obioha that probing the source of his wealth used to make him angry, but not anymore He was running late. The usual culprits, traffic and long fuel queues were to blame for his tardiness. Yet when Clement […]

October 30, 2024

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Africa: Tuberculosis Resurges as Top Infectious Disease Killer

[ad_1] The World Health Organization (WHO) today published a new report on tuberculosis revealing that approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with TB in 2023 – the highest number recorded since WHO began global TB monitoring in 1995. This represents a notable increase from 7.5 million reported in 2022, placing TB again as the leading infectious disease killer in 2023, surpassing COVID-19. WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 highlights mixed progress in the global fight against TB, with persistent challenges such as significant underfunding. […]

October 30, 2024

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East Africa: Reasserting Ethiopia’s Bid to Host Afcon 2029

[ad_1] The fact that Ethiopia has made a serious and official bid to host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2029 implies that it is committed to fulfilling all the required preconditions and making them a success. It is great news for the millions of devout Ethiopian football fans and for those who want to see their country in the spotlight of not only the African community but also in the larger international arena. Ethiopia is a founding member of […]

October 30, 2024

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Africa: Zim to Host Africa Education Summit

[ad_1] Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE is set to host the third edition of the Africa Education Summit following approval by President Mnangagwa for the international conference to be held in Victoria Falls. The Africa Education Summit is a premier event dedicated to fostering educational advancement on the continent. The summit will be jointly hosted by Global Skills Hub United Kingdom (UK), Africa Education Stakeholders, and the Government of Zimbabwe. Representatives from Global Skills Hub United Kingdom met President Mnangagwa at State […]

October 29, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Rider Nyamupfukudza Charms Kenyan Crowds

[ad_1] Kenya's leading news site, TV47 Digital, yesterday heaped praise on young Zimbabwean motocross rider Victor Nyamupfukudza for his outstanding performance at the just-ended 2024 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations Championships in Marrakech, Morocco. Nyamupfukudza was the darling of the crowd as he took their breath away with the way he handled his machine during the two-day continental Championships in which he emerged as the second-best rider in Africa in the 65cc Class. He was just like a ball […]

October 29, 2024

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