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Africa: Urgent Education Reform Key to Unlocking Faster, More Inclusive Growth in Africa

[ad_1] Washington — Despite signs of a fragile economic recovery, Sub-Saharan Africa, remains stuck in "low gear" with a large youth population at risk of being left behind. According to the latest edition of Africa's Pulse, the World Bank's twice-yearly regional economic update released on October 14, two factors are critical to jumpstart inclusive growth: stabilizing economies and transforming education to equip the region's growing workforce with stronger foundational skills and market relevant expertise. The report, which is in its […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

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Africa: KQ Expands Flights to New York and Africa Routes

[ad_1] Kenya Airways has increased its international flight frequencies, introducing additional day and night flights to various destinations including New York, as the airline seeks to cater to rising demand during the peak holiday season. The national carrier has announced two more weekly night flights to the US, seven new flights to Zanzibar, and further expansion across several African and international routes. Starting from December 5, 2024, Kenya Airways will offer two additional flights per week from Nairobi to New […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

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Africa: How Mpox Anti-Vaxx Conspiracies Target and Stigmatise LGBTQ+ People

[ad_1] According to some conspiracy theorists posting on alternative, uncensored social media networks, Mpox is another "scamdemic", created by a powerful elite to cull populations and generate profit for "big pharma". According to these social media users, anyone who takes the Mpox vaccine inevitably faces heart attack and death. Other Mpox conspiracies target hate at LGBTQ+ people. Through my PhD research into anti-vaccination misinformation, I've collected thousands of social media posts, videos, images and links from anti-vaccination Telegram channels, Substack […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

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Africa: Brics – a Fairer Global Order – or a Bigger Russian Support Group?

[ad_1] This month's BRICS Summit should indicate the club's future direction, which could see the three original democracies distancing themselves. Is BRICS a broadly useful association to reduce much of the world's dependence on the West? Or is it becoming an instrument to help Russia - and to an extent China - counter their own growing tensions with the West? Russia, in particular, has an incentive to overcome its isolation because of its invasion of Ukraine. The answer to these […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

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Ethiopia: Expert Advocates Policy Overhaul to Unlock Tourism Potential

[ad_1] ADDIS ABABA- A senior tourism researcher has called on the Ethiopian government to improve visa policies, streamline immigration processes, and reduce bureaucratic barriers to fully exploit the nation's untapped tourism potential. The Tourism Training Institute's Senior Tourism Researcher SahleTeklie told The Ethiopian Herald that developing tourist destination infrastructure alone is insufficient. It is vital to identify and address hindering factors such as visa and immigration policies to attract a broader range of visitors and boost revenue. Sahlealso stressed the […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

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Tanzania: Moshi Khalsa, TPDF Set for Nyerere Hockey Cup Semis

[ad_1] Defending Champions Moshi Khalsa and Tanzania People's Defence Force (TPDF) from Dar es Salaam are on the verge of advancing to the semi-finals of the 2024 Nyerere Hockey Cup. The tournament, featuring 12 hockey teams from across Tanzania, officially kicked off on Friday at the Sikh Community Ground in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region. The opening action saw Moshi Khalsa and TPDF share the spoils in a highly anticipated re-match of last year's final. In the 2023 edition, Moshi Khalsa claimed […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

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Tanzania: Beach Soccer Team Ready for Beach Afcon Finals

[ad_1] CAIRO: THE National Beach Soccer Team Coach, Jaruph Juma, has said he is satisfied with the ongoing preparations ahead of the 2024 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) finals. The country's envoys have stepped up drills as they aim to achieve success at the approaching contest set to kick-off from October 19th to 26th in Hurghada, Egypt. It will also be used as a qualification route for the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup to be held in […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

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Tanzania’s Sporting Quagmire – Time to Call for General Hagai Mrisho Sarakikya’s Silver Bullet

[ad_1] ON a certain Friday, July 21st, 2017, Dar es Salaam's indoor stadium was buzzing with excitement for the national basketball championships. But while the crowd was focused on the court, I found something just as monumen tal sitting quietly outside. Three men sat comfort ably chatting like village elders under a baobab tree, reminiscing about the good old days. Instinctively, I grabbed my camera and approached them, respectfully asking if I could capture the moment. Their enthusiasm was infectious […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

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Tanzania: Why Italians Thrilled to Scale Mount Kilimanjaro Through Umbwe Route

[ad_1] Nine tourists from Bergamo Province in Northern Italy have vowed to sensitise better conservation of Mount Kilimanjaro, to make it more economically viable to the country. Effectively next year, the tourists who are members of Club Alpino Italiano (CAI) intend to contribute to afforestation efforts on Mt Kilimanjaro, because of its vital importance to the ecology of the surrounding region. CAI group leader Domenico Martino said to save the mountain, they intend to introduce programmes aimed at involving local […]

todayOctober 15, 2024

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