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Germany's BioNTech revises its vaccine factory network plans in Africa.
BioNTech SE is revising plans to construct a manufacturing network of vaccine plants in three countries in Africa, just over a year after breaking ground on the first facility in Rwanda.
According to people familiar with the project who requested anonymity to discuss confidential inform...
US drone and crewed aircraft operations in Niger following a coup.
More than a month after a coup halted operations, the United States military has resumed operations in Niger, flying drones and other aircraft out of airbases in the country, according to the commander of Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.
Since the rebellion that ousted Presid...
Africa is prepared to launch its space program.
The space industry is one of the most rapidly expanding industries in the globe. Africa has been considered a latecomer for quite some time, but a new space agency and space port are on the horizon for the continent.
Rorisang Moyo, a South African market analyst, notes that "the li...
As a form of retaliation, Germany has expelled the Chadian ambassador.
The foreign ministry announced on Tuesday that in reaction to a similar move by the West African country last week, Berlin has asked Chad's ambassador to Germany to leave the country within 48 hours.
Mariam Ali Moussa, the Chadian ambassador in Berlin, was called in for a meeting to...
Reduced emissions are associated with fewer deaths from heat in the Middle East and North Africa, according to a new research.
Scientists said on Tuesday that avoiding hundreds of thousands of heat-related deaths in the Middle East and North Africa could be achieved by meeting global goals to limit climate change and encouraging better adaptation in the region. Reducing carbon emissions to keep global warming below two d...
Morocco defeated Portugal to become the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Morocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal on Saturday at Al Thumama Stadium, thanks to Youssef En-first-half Nesyri's goal.
The Atlas Lions, the first Arab team to reach the quarterfinals, added Portugal to their lis...
Microsoft plans to use satellite technology to offer the internet to millions in Africa.
In an effort to close the "digital gap" between the developed and developing worlds, Microsoft has revealed that 10 million individuals, half of whom live in Africa, will gain access to the internet via satellite.
The tech giant announced its satellite project would begin imme...
Benin bronze sculptures will be returned to Africa by the Berlin Humboldt Forum
Before being returned to Nigeria, dozens of bronze sculptures from Benin will be seen for the last time in Berlin's brand-new Humboldt Museum.
The move is a part of the nation's slow reckoning with crimes done by the previous German empire, particularly the genocide Germany spon...
The 2022 Brics Games in China will be streamed online
According to Chinese organisers, an online version of the Brics Games will promote intercultural dialogue and secure interpersonal interactions.
The 2022 Brics Games will begin on September 1 with competitions and displays of breakdancing, chess, and wushu, organised by China as the hos...
Towards a Just Energy Transition in Africa: Africa Must Create Its Narrative and Use Oil and Gas
African governments, energy players, and businesses must construct and define their own story of what a just energy transition throughout the region entails. Furthermore, Africa must establish robust financial solutions to support its energy growth, drill additional oil and gas wells, and develop...
The EU is bolstering its relationship with WHO to increase local manufacture and access to vaccines, medicines, and health technology in Africa
The Commission and the World Health Organization (WHO) are expanding their collaboration to increase equitable access to safe, effective, and high-quality vaccines, medicines, and health technology in Sub-Saharan Africa. Jutta Urpilainen, Commissioner for International Partnerships, and Dr Tedros...
The focus of EU-Africa relations should be on public healthcare
When it comes to humanity's collective health, businesses must, at some point – even for their good – assist in the survival of everyone. A virus-affected population in Africa makes us all susceptible.
The European Union-African Union Summit on February 17-18 took on eve...
South Africa becomes World's largest Helium gas producer
South Africa, is one the world's largest gold producer has now stumbled upon a new treasure i.e Helium. It is popularly used in superconductors, medical scanners, space travel and birthday balloons as it produces that squeaky voice.
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- Rene...
Cryptocurrency market in Africa witnessed annual growth of over 1,000 percent
Highlights
- Africa’s crypto market grew by 1,200 percent within one year
- Cryptocurrency adoption is blooming in Africa
According to a new report, by cryptocurrency analysis firm Chainalysis, the cryptocurrency adoption...
HUAWEI EXPANDS TRAINING CENTER ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES ACROSS EAST AFRICA
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- Huawei expands training center on emerging technologies across East Africa.
- The revamped East Africa Regional Training Center is based in Nairobi.
- The training center will help bridge the skills gap and spur the growth of...
CHINA TO PROVIDE 40 AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITH COVID-19 VACCINES
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- China to provide 40 African countries with COVID-19 vaccines.
- The vaccines were said to be donated or sold at favorable prices.
- China has pledged roughly half a billion doses of its vaccines to more than 45 countries.
FIRSTRAND BANK TO EXIT INDIA
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- South Africa-based Bank has decided to shut down its operations in India.
- First Rand Bank started its operations India 12 years ago.
- A licensed financial services provider in IndiaFirst Rand India operates as a "branch"...
SOUTH AFRICA, SECOND NATION AFTER U.S. TO SUSPEND J&J CORONAVIRUS VACCINE
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• This move was made by after there were reports of six women developing blood clots after getting the shot of J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine
• South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said “In the extremely unlikely event that Johnson and Johnso...
JAPAN SDF PERSONNEL IN EAST AFRICA TESTS COVID-19 POSITIVE
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- Japan SDF personnel in East Africa tests COVID-19 positive.
- 21 Japan SDF personnel at base operation in Dijibouti had attended an event leading to the infection.
- The Japan SDF base in Dijibouti has an administrative secti...
