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South Africa, Indonesia say US withdrawing from climate finance deal
South Africa generates most of its electricity through coal - Copyright Intuitive Machines, LLC/AFP HANDOUT The United States has pulled out of a climate funding deal struck by rich nations to help their developing counterparts transition to clean energy, the programme’s first beneficiary South Africa and Indonesia said Thursday. The so-called Just Energy Transition Partnerships
Meet the Tech Behind Zap Africa: Moore Dagogo-Hart
Do you believe that a Nigerian crypto platform can rival Binance? Meet the 25-year-old with a mission bigger than himself: “to prove that African innovators can build at a global level and create systems that change lives.” Moore Dagogo-Hart is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Zap Africa...
South Africa faces severe power cuts
South Africa's power utility Eskom has announced controlled outages, cutting 3,000 megawatts of electricity from the grid due to what it called a 'temporary setback.' The measure, known as load shedding, follows similar cuts in January after nearly 10 months of uninterrupted power. Eskom said it would provide an update on Sunday but didn’t specify
Africa Could Withhold Critical Minerals After Trump Cuts Aid
Last year, a report by the United States Institute Of Peace (USIP) emphasized the importance of the United States government engaging in the African critical minerals sector if it is to diminish its dependence on China and fortify its national security and foreign policy interests. The report outlines practical steps that the United States can
Bento Africa under investigation by LIRS and EFCC; CEO Okubanjo denies allegations
Bento Africa, a Nigerian technology HR startup founded in 2019, is facing allegations of failing to remit tax and pension payments on behalf of clients...
GAIA Africa Celebrates Folake Ani-Mumuney As She Retires From First Bank
December 03, (THEWILL) – Gaia Africa, a private business club for Africa’s top female executives, has honoured Folake Ani-Mumuney, the Global Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at First Bank. The organisation highlighted her advocacy for gender equity and her contributions to female leadership, following her retirement after a 15-year tenure at the financial institution.
WHO Africa director-elect dies while receiving treatment in India
Dr Faustine Ndugulile, Regional Director-Elect. - Copyright © africanews @WHOAFRO Last updated: 27/11 - 14:20 WHO The World Health Organization's regional director-elect for Africa died while receiving medical treatment in India, Tanzania’s parliament speaker said Wednesday. Plans to repatriate the body of Tanzania's Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, 55, were underway, Speaker Tulia Ackson said, adding that
South Africa sends special envoy to Mozambique
The South African government says it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and upholding regional stability, amid protests in Mozambique. For the latest news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content “Government has noted with concern the ongoing protests in parts of Mozambique and reports of individuals escaping
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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. ...