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African startups, addressing overlooked needs, are putting the spotlight on a burgeoning tech scene, despite challenges like inequality and limited digitalisation.At the GITEX Africa fair in the Moroccan city of Marrakesh this week, innovations in remittances and healthcare that cater to the continent’s demands underscored the thriving sector.One of those at the show, Jean-Charles Mendy, …

African tech startups cater to continent’s needsFri, 31 May 2024 09:26:46 GMT Read More »

South Africa’s ruling ANC was on track to score its worst electoral result ever on Friday, with early tallies showing voters deserted the party in droves, ending its 30-year political dominance.If the African National Congress (ANC) is confirmed as dropping below 50 percent of the vote, it would force the party to seek coalition partners …

S.Africa set for political shake-up after historic voteFri, 31 May 2024 08:46:55 GMT Read More »

Kenya had been hoping the late world marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum could break the two-hour barrier at the Paris Olympics, the head of Kenyan athletics said, calling his tragic death “devastating”.Kiptum, a 24-year-old father of two, was killed in a late-night car crash on February 11, just months after setting a new marathon record in …

Kenya feels marathon hero Kiptum’s loss as Olympics nearFri, 31 May 2024 03:29:46 GMT Read More »

Monaco footballer Mohamed Camara has been banned for four matches for taping over an anti-homophobia logo on his shirt in a Ligue 1 game, the French League (LFP) announced on Thursday.The LFP said they “decided to impose a four-match suspension… after hearing the player Mohamed Camara and taking note of his refusal during the session …

Monaco player gets four-match ban for hiding anti-homophobia logoThu, 30 May 2024 22:02:14 GMT Read More »

The UN Security Council overcame resistance from several countries on Thursday and extended an arms embargo and sanctions imposed in an effort to stem violence in South Sudan.The US-drafted resolution passed with the minimum amount of support necessary, with nine countries in favor and six abstentions.The text decried “the continued intensification of violence, including intercommunal …

UN Security Council extends South Sudan arms embargoThu, 30 May 2024 20:01:34 GMT Read More »

South Africa’s ruling ANC was on course to lose its 30-year-old parliamentary majority on Thursday, opening the prospect that the party that defeated apartheid will have to share power for the first time. With a third of votes in Wednesday’s election tallied, the ANC was leading but with a score of only 42 percent — well …

ANC on track to lose majority after watershed South Africa voteThu, 30 May 2024 18:31:43 GMT Read More »

Nigeria’s president has suddenly changed the national anthem, angering residents who questioned his priorities as the country grapples with its worst economic crisis in a generation.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the decision to bring back an old version of the song — which begins “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” — was a tribute to the nation’s …

Anger as Nigerian president changes national anthemThu, 30 May 2024 17:49:45 GMT Read More »

Former Cameroonian star forward and now football federation president Samuel Eto’o apologised Thursday to national team coach Marc Brys, with whom he had been involved in a heated exchange this week.The ex-Barcelona striker also confirmed Brys would remain in his position after it was announced the Belgian was to be replaced as head coach of …

Samuel Eto’o apologises to Cameroon coach BrysThu, 30 May 2024 16:41:25 GMT Read More »

More than 300 politicians, health experts and celebrities called Thursday for US pharmaceutical giant Gilead to allow generic versions of a promising new HIV drug to be produced so it can reach people in developing countries most affected by the deadly disease.The antiretroviral drug lenacapavir could be a “real game-changer” in the fight against HIV, …

Pharma firm urged to share new ‘game-changer’ HIV drugThu, 30 May 2024 16:13:27 GMT Read More »

Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday defended his use of a luxury private plane for his landmark trip to the United States, saying it cost taxpayers less than $80,000.Ruto was hosted by President Joe Biden last week on the first state visit to the United States by an African leader since 2008 and the first …

Kenya’s Ruto defends use of private jet on US tripThu, 30 May 2024 15:46:32 GMT Read More »