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Africa News Live Updates: Nigeria, South Africa and DRC confront US cuts, cholera threat, digital gaps
Africa News Live Updates: Welcome to our live blog covering the latest from across Africa Welcome to today’s Africa Liveblog, where we’re tracking key developments across the continent. From strategic shifts in global investment to urgent public health concerns, today's updates highlight how African nations are responding to both local and international pressures and forging
Africa: Senior Bureau Official Fitrell Highlights U.S. Commitment to Stronger Commercial Ties with Africa During Visit to Côte d’Ivoire
Abidjan — During a visit to Abidjan from May 12–14, Senior Bureau Official Troy Fitrell is reinforcing the United States' strong and growing commercial ties with the African continent through a series of high-level engagements with business leaders, government officials, and international organizations. On May 12–13, Senior Bureau Official Fitrell is participating as a distinguished
Africa: Official Launch of the UTI-Diag Project
The UTI-Diag project, a groundbreaking multisectoral initiative, officially launches with key objectives to: (i) improve the detection and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs); (ii) reduce the inappropriate use of antibiotics and help fight antibiotic resistances (AMR) in human health; and (iii) enhance access, adoption, and implementation of novel diagnostic tools in low-resource settings. Funded
What South Africa coach said ahead of WAFCON semi-final against Nigeria
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Head Coach of South Africa Desiree Ellis FIFA Womens World Cup 2023. .
Head coach of the South African Female Football team, Desiree Ellis,...
South Africa: Gauteng State Doctors Gear Up for a Fight With Health Department Over Proposed Changes to Overtime Payments
Trade unions, medical associations and universities are raising the alarm that Gauteng budget cuts at the cost of doctors' take-home pay will have dire consequences for public sector health. Meanwhile, the National Minister of Health has convened a committee to review the future of overtime for state doctors. Dysfunction in the Gauteng Department of Health
Africa accelerates towards energy and economic sovereignty with DRC mining growth {Business Africa}
DRC’s Mining Sector Enters a New Phase of Growth The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), already home to some of the world’s largest reserves of cobalt and copper, is entering a dynamic new phase. Recent geological surveys have unveiled new mineral-rich zones, drawing renewed investor interest and strategic international partnerships. Djimpe Landry, a partner at
Africa Will Make Real Gains From Artificial Intelligence
Africa will make real gains from Artificial Intelligence and not the West as some have thought as the global population, especially in Western countries decline. According to a 2029 UN report dubbed the World Population Prospects 2019, by the end of the century, the planet will have to sustain around 11 billion with India overtaking
Connected Africa Summit 2025 Opens Call for Innovation Awards
Connected Africa Summit has announced the official call for entries for the 2025 Connected ICT Innovation Awards, inviting tech innovators across the continent to submit their groundbreaking solutions. The awards will recognise outstanding achievements in four key categories: AgriTech, GreenTech, Creative Economy, and AI & Cybersecurity for Business and Government. To qualify, applicants must have
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...