Across Africa, a digital revolution is happening, with the fast adoption of emerging technologies, such as drones, robots and smart cities. This revolution is touching several sectors, including agriculture and banking. Although Africa currently trails other regions in terms of digital adoption and maturity, the pace of adoption and infrastructure buildout is happening faster on the continent than any other region in the world. Blockchain technology is another…

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COTE D’LVOIRE, West Africa – African Development Bank Group (ADB) President Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said that the most important lesson of the Covid-19 pandemic for Africa is the need to build a defense mechanism against external shocks, especially in healthcare and financial security. The bank chief said the continent needed $484 billion over the next three years to…

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ADDIS ABABA – Liberia’s Foreign Minister H.E. Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., has frowned on the hijacking of power through unconstitutional means, noting that the State of Peace and Security on the Continent, his delegation has observed with dismay the rise in terrorism and violent extremism. Minister Kemayah intoned that in the midst of these unfolding developments, the Government of…

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ADDIS ABABA – Liberia’s Foreign Minister H.E. Amb. Dee-Maxwell Saah Kemayah, Sr., has frowned on the hijacking of power through unconstitutional means, noting that the State of Peace and Security on the Continent, his delegation has observed with dismay the rise in terrorism and violent extremism. Minister Kemayah intoned that in the midst of these unfolding developments, the Government of…

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In an effort to tackle plastic pollution, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has called on African governments to support the establishment of a negotiating mandate for a legally binding global treaty on marine plastic pollution at the fifth United Nations Environment Assembly (Unea) scheduled to take place from 28 February to 2 March 2022. Hosted by the…

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In an effort to tackle plastic pollution, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has called on African governments to support the establishment of a negotiating mandate for a legally binding global treaty on marine plastic pollution at the fifth United Nations Environment Assembly (Unea) scheduled to take place from 28 February to 2 March 2022. Hosted by the…

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Arusha, Tanzania. Governments need to tighten laws that protect wetlands to stem rising loss of lives and property due to floods. In a statement issued on the World Wetland Day, Dr. Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) said it is the encroachment of the wetlands that has led to the suffering communities…

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Emirates has resumed passenger operations between Dubai and five African countries starting from 29 January 2022, offering customers more choice, superior value and enhanced connectivity to and through Dubai. UAE writes Hadi Sirika over NCAA’s action against Emirates Airline. The significant restoration of services will include Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; Nairobi, Kenya; Harare, Zimbabwe; Emirates’ three…

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Emirates has resumed passenger operations between Dubai and five African countries starting from 29 January 2022, offering customers more choice, superior value and enhanced connectivity to and through Dubai. UAE writes Hadi Sirika over NCAA’s action against Emirates Airline. The significant restoration of services will include Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; Nairobi, Kenya; Harare, Zimbabwe; Emirates’ three…

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A Masai wedding ceremony at Mara Bushtops Luxury Camp in Kenya. Photo Credit: African Travel Inc. African Travel Inc. is launching a new series of romantic safaris and experiences  Curated for weddings, anniversaries, honeymoons and other romantic getaways, African Travel’s romantic and honeymoon safari series will feature journeys to some of the continent’s most popular destinations, including Kenya, South…

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