Kenya is set to take centre stage in global discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it hosts the Africa International Policy and AI Conference (AIPAC) 2025. The four-day event will …
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Zambia, one of Africa’s largest copper-producing nations, may soon feel the heat of fresh U.S. trade policies after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on all copper imports starting …
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Ramaphosa Embraces Global Support for Palestinian Statehood
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the decision by several countries to support the recognition of Palestine as an independent state, saying the world can no longer turn a …
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Namibia Holds First Genocide Remembrance, Seeks German Reparations
Namibia has held its first Genocide Remembrance Day to honour thousands of Herero and Nama people killed by German colonial forces in what is widely regarded as the first genocide …
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African Countries Worry as UK Reduces Foreign Aid Budget Again
The United Kingdom’s decision to cut down its foreign aid budget even further has sparked serious concerns across Africa, with experts warning that the move could affect key development programmes …
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Africa Must Demand Dignity in Global Diplomacy
The recent statement by the Zambian government urging its citizens in the United States to return home voluntarily has raised serious questions about Africa’s standing in global diplomacy. The announcement …
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Singapore Woos Ghanaian Businesses for Trade, Tech, and Innovation Partnerships
Singapore is urging Ghanaian businesses to tap into new opportunities for investment, trade, and technology partnerships, as it looks to strengthen economic ties with Africa. The call came during a …
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Google to Invest $37m in AI Research, Startups, and Digital Skills Across Africa
Google has announced a major investment of $37 million aimed at supporting artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, education, and infrastructure across Africa. In a statement, the tech giant said the funding …
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The African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate, in collaboration with the Sterling One Foundation and with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), has brought together …
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Mali’s President Assimi Goïta has finally received the long-awaited Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation, a document expected to guide the country toward peace and unity. But even before the …