News Nigeria Vs Argentina Friendly Cancelled Over Messi Drama [ad_1] The proposed friendly match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Argentina would no longer take place. This is as a result of the backlash that trailed Lionel Messi's failure to appear for his club Inter Miami in Hong Kong. Messi was the major attraction for an exhibition match between Inter Miami and a Hong Kong XI but the Argentina captain did not play a single minute of the match last week, leaving thousands of fans disappointed and angry. […] todayFebruary 10, 2024 1
Africa Africa: Interview – Why American, European Companies Need to Invest in Africa’s Mining Sector – Expert [ad_1] US Institute of Peace expert, Tom Sheehy, sheds light on mining challenges and opportunities in Africa. Respected US Institute of Peace expert, Tom Sheehy, discusses the complex issues surrounding critical minerals in Africa, including the role of China and the need for responsible mining practices. In the shadows of the African mining sector, a complex web of great power competition, security concerns, and conflicting interests unfolds. Amidst this backdrop, the fate of critical minerals hangs in the balance, shaping […] todayFebruary 10, 2024 1
Entertainment Ghana: V&A’s Decision to Loan Looted Asante Gold Back to Ghana Has Implications for Other British Museums [ad_1] The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) has announced a loan agreement with the Manhyia Palace Museum in the Asante region of Ghana to return gold and silver royal regalia that were looted from the country by the British in 1874 and 1895. The decision was announced on the 150th anniversary of a sequence of wars of aggression, waged by the British empire against the Asante kingdom in Africa's Gold Coast (modern day Ghana). This agreement is part of a […] todayFebruary 6, 2024 2
Africa 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 […] todayFebruary 5, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Ethiopia’s Industrial Parks Leave Workers to the Fate of Global Shocks [ad_1] As a symbol of economic globalization, Industrial Parks occupy a central place in debates on the foreign direct investment in the South from the so-called Global North. A central argument for the parks is their potential to absorb a large labor force, build an industrial skill base and stimulate export growth. Africa's infrastructure boom is reshaping the landscape and physical connections while creating new power dynamics within elite-driven development initiatives. Industrial Parks are territorially demarcated and administratively exceptional spaces. […] todayFebruary 4, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Oil Firms Forced to Consider Full Climate Effects of New Drilling, Following Landmark Norwegian Court Ruling [ad_1] Norway's district court in Oslo recently made a decision on fossil fuels that deserves the attention of every person concerned about climate change. This ruling, which compels energy firms to account for the industry's entire carbon footprint, could change the way oil and gas licenses are awarded in Norway - and inspire similar legal challenges to fossil fuel production in other countries. The court ruled that three petroleum production licenses, held by energy companies including Equinor and Aker BP, […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 1
Africa Africa: Well-Developed Africa Mutually Beneficial to Europe, Rest of the World – Pres Akufo-Addo [ad_1] The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called on world leaders to recognize that the increasing levels of inter-dependency amongst the comity of nations translates into shared destinies, whether good or bad, across the globe. Speaking at the annual Africa Day event, on Tuesday, 30th January, 2024, Vienna, Austria, President Akufo-Addo told the gathering of global leaders that, he believes a well-developed and prosperous Africa would be good, not just for us Africa, but also for […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 2
Africa Africa Seeks Commercial Ties With Advanced Countries – Premier [ad_1] Receives first aircraft built in Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) reportedly made the call to developed countries to forge trade and investment relations with the African continent including Ethiopia. The Premier is said to have made the above remark in the Italy-Africa Summit yesterday in Rome. Planning and Development Minister Fitsum Assefa (PhD) told local media that Abiy's summit address was focused on Ethiopia's infrastructural development activities including road, renewable energy as well as an industry sector. "Despite […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 2
Entertainment Ghana’s Looted Asante Gold Comes Home (For Now) – Asante Ruler’s Advisor Tells Us About the Deal [ad_1] After 150 years, 39 artefacts that form part of Asante's royal regalia are due to return to the Asantehene (ruler of the Asante people) in Kumasi, Ghana, in February and April this year. The Asante empire was the largest and most powerful in the region in the 18th century and controlled an area that was rich in gold. Many of the gold royal artefacts were looted by British troops during the third Anglo-Asante war of 1874 (Sagrenti War). The […] todayJanuary 30, 2024 1