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Kenya: DP Gachagua Challenges African Nations to Hasten Ai Adoption

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged African countries to hasten adoption of Artificial Intelligence for it is a critical catalyst to the faster growth of their economies.

Liberia: Hurdles to Liberia's Enrollment Into IMF Program Cleared

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[Liberian Observer] The 2024 recast budget, which stood as a looming stumbling block to Liberia's enrollment into the External Credit Facility (ECF) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has finally been passed by the Senate. The passage of the budget, which took place during the night hours of Monday, September 23, followed the endorsernent of a joint report of the Conference Cornrnittee the same day

Ethiopia: FM Taye Appreciates Strong Relations That Ethiopia Enjoys With U.S.

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atske Selassie appreciated the strong relations that Ethiopia enjoys with the United States of America and noted the importance of having continued discussions on issues of shared interest.

Ethiopia: Ethiopian Connecting People-to-People Ties, Economic Cooperation in Africa - Italian Ambassador

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopian Airlines has been playing irreplaceable role in connecting people-to-people and economic cooperation with the entire continent of Africa, Italian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Agostino Palese said.

Malawi: Association Says Drought and High Inflation Affecting Seed Availability, Demand

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[Nyasa Times] Seed Trade Association of Malawi (STAM)--an apex body of certified seed producing and marketing companies--is supplying 15,000 metric tons of certified cereal seed and 2000mt tons of legume seed in the 2024/2025 farming season, a drop from a total of 31,000 tons estimated in 2023/2024 season.

Nigeria: Dangote Rules Out Possibility of Buying Arsenal Soccer Club

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[Premium Times] Mr Dangote believes that prioritising completing his refinery over buying Arsenal was the best decision

Liberia: Unity Party Chairman Tarpeh Vows No Tolerance for Corruption Amid Modad Allegations

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[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Unity Party Chairman Luther Tarpeh has reaffirmed the party's commitment to transparency and accountability, insisting that allegations of corruption against Minister Amin Modad must be addressed promptly and decisively. Speaking at his first major press engagement since the party took power, Tarpeh emphasized that the Unity Party is dedicated to ensuring that public officials uphold integrity and serve the interests of the Liberian people.

British Museum unveils vast network of the Silk Roads

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The museum tells the story with objects from its own collection as well as those borrowed from 29 international lenders, many of which have never been shown in the UK before.

Biden to travel to Angola next month, making his first trip to Africa as U.S. President

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U.S. President Joe Biden is to travel to Angola next month, in what will be his first visit to the African continent while in office, the White House announced on Tuesday. He is set to meet with President Joao Lourenco to discuss issues including firming up economic ties and boosting security.

Fighting rages on both sides of Ukraine-Russia border, as Kiev to present 'victory plan'

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The fighting takes place against the backdrop of Ukraine's presitial visit to the USA. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to present to the White House this what he termed as the victory plan.

Luvanga on 'hero' Ronaldo and 'becoming best in Africa'

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On the eve of the new Saudi Women's Pro League season, Al-Nassr and Tanzania striker Clara Luvanga discusses life at the same club as Cristiano Ronaldo.

Woman alleges Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her on video in latest lawsuit

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Another woman sued Sean “Diddy” Combs on Tuesday, alleging that the music mogul and his head of security raped her and recorded it on video at his New York recording studio in 2001.

Sahel: Community radio stations, media freedom group sound alarm on violence against journalists

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In a statement, the media freedom group and 547 local radio stations from 16 west African countries notably called for the protection of the right to information. Their appeal to the authorities also included a call to fight impunity.

The Art of Air: Anrealage's incredible inflatable clothes

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Fans inside the clothes create unique shapes by blowing in air from the outside.

Zimbabwe: NMB Suffers ZWG 348 Mln Loss On ZWL Conversion to New Currency

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[New Zimbabwe] FINANCIAL services group, NMBZ Holdings Limited says it suffered a ZWG348 million loss early this year when it converted the ZW$ into the new currency.

Africa: 'We Won't Be Silent As Apartheid Is Perpetrated Against Others' - South Africa

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[UN News] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday told the UN General Assembly that his nation had benefited from a wave of international solidarity in the battle to end apartheid and usher in a new democratic era.

Egypt: Egypt's Fears About Ethiopia's Mega-Dam Haven't Come to Pass - Moving On From Historical Concerns Would Benefit the Whole Region

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[The Conversation Africa] A new round of angry exchanges has broken out between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Congo-Kinshasa: War Affects Girls and Boys Differently - What We Found in Our Study of Children in the DRC

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[The Conversation Africa] War has become a regular part of life for many children. Millions are victims and witnesses to the horrors of war. Recent estimates by researchers at the Peace Research Institute Oslo show that one in six children globally lives in a conflict zone, and Africa has the highest number of conflict-affected children.

Tanzania: Tanzania's Maasai Women Adopt Climate-Smart Solutions to Tame Drought

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[IPS] Mvomero, Tanzania -- In the scorching sun of Mikese village in Tanzania's eastern Mvomero district, 31-year-old Maria Naeku tirelessly tends to her small vegetable patch. Each time she pulls a weed, the red soil stains her hands as she guides the trickle of water from a maze of pipes through an elevated bed to nurture her plants. In a drought-stricken area, Naeku's small garden is a lifeline for her family, giving them food and income.

Africa: Without Debt Relief, Africa Is Fighting Climate Change With Its Hands Tied

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[African Arguments] Africa spends nearly three times more servicing its external debt than it receives in climate finance. Debt cancelation is urgent and critical.

Sudan: Cholera Outbreak Forces Closure of Schools and Markets in Northern Sudan

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[Dabanga] Ed Debba / Bara / Um Rawaba / Sheikan / Kassala / -- As cholera tightens its grip on Sudan's Northern State, authorities in Ed Debba have ordered the immediate closure of schools and markets in a bid to prevent the epidemic from spiralling further out of control. The outbreak has already claimed 18 lives and infected over 300 people.

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