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Kenya: The Researchers Building Kenya’s Cotton Industry From The Seed Up
At Kirinyaga University, researchers are testing whether Kenya can produce quality Bt cotton seed locally. The trials could help improve supply and...
Ghana: Hogbetsotso 2026 to Promote Tourism, Local Businesses
THE 64th Hogbetsotso Festival of the chiefs and people of the Anlo State has been designed to attract tourists, empower local businesses, showcase...
Ghana: Harmonise Biotech Regulations to Attract Investment – Minister
THE Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for the harmonisation of regulatory frameworks governing biotechnology to attract the...
Uganda: How Filmmakers Can Stretch Limited Resources
For independent filmmakers, a limited budget does not have to mean a limited story. With the right creative and practical decisions, filmmakers can...
Liberia: Arcelormittal Assured By Fenceline Communities
Fenceline communities surrounding ArcelorMittal Liberia's mining and railway operations in Nimba, Bong and Grand Bassa counties have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a...
EU Plans Import Cap on Chinese Hybrid Cars Amid Trade Deficit Concerns
Chinese automakers, including BYD Co., achieved nearly 12% of Europe’s car market share in August, with Chinese hybrid vehicles accounting for 25% of imports. The...
Webull’s China Ties Pose National Security Risk, Congress Finds
A bipartisan congressional committee has revealed that trading platform Webull is closely linked to the Chinese government, raising concerns about national security. The House Select...
South Africa: Tourism Players Seek More Flights As Kenya-South Africa Travel Grows
Nairobi -- Improved air connectivity between Kenya and South Africa is driving stronger tourism flows between the two markets, with industry players calling...
South Africa: The Big Question – Will the ANC Make Good On Its Prosperity Promise?
With the local elections nearing, the party partly in power should take a bold step by issuing a tough basic income grant policy...
Nigeria: Meet Nigerian Woman Lola Ogunbote Who Joins Chelsea As Head of Football Operations
Nigerian born football administrator Lola Ogunbote has joined Chelsea Women as the club's new Head of Football Operations and Player Services, marking another major...
Africa: UK-Backed Clean Energy Projects to Scale Across Africa
Nairobi -- Ten clean energy projects across eight African countries are set to receive more than £2 million to expand renewable energy solutions...
South Africa: Media Statement – Liquidity Challenges Facing the Road Accident Fund Concern the Portfolio Committee On Transport
The Portfolio Committee on Transport has raised concerns about the liquidity challenges facing the Road Accident Fund...
Liberia: CBL Holds Monetary Policy Rate At 16 Percent, Raises Dollar Reserve
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has maintained its monetary policy rate at 16 percent while raising the reserve requirement on United States...
Uganda: Thousands Turn Out for 3rd Annual Corsu Disability Walk
Kampala -- The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services for People with Disability in Uganda (CoRSU Hospital), alongside corporate partners, government representatives, and disability advocates, at...
Algeria/Liberia: Four Liberian Referees Appointed for Rangers, MC Alger CAF Champions League Clash
MONROVIA -- Four Liberian match officials have received a major continental assignment after the Confederation of African Football appointed them to officiate the...
Liberia: NPA Pythons Drawn in Group B for Road to Bal Qualifiers
MONROVIA -- Liberia Basketball Association First Division champions NPA Pythons have been drawn into Group B of the West Division for the Road...
Africa: How Africa Can Capture More Value From Its Cotton
As World Cotton Day approaches on 7 October, Africa has an opportunity to consider how its cotton industry can contribute more to...
South Africa: Gauteng Launches New Digital Platform to Process Transport Operating Licences
The newly launched digital platform to process transport operating licences will reduce unnecessary administrative delays and make services more accessible to operators, says Gauteng...
Sudan: Call to Scrap Sudan Customs’ Advance Import Declaration System
Amsterdam / Port Sudan -- Sudanese importers and customs experts are calling for the cancellation of a new Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) system, saying...
Tanzania: Tanzania Eyes Better Terms for Gulf Workers
Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has stepped up efforts to secure better working conditions and stronger protection for its citizens employed in Gulf...
Rwanda: Basketball – Four Teams Confirmed for Rwanda Cup 2026
Four teams have confirmed their participation in the third edition of the Rwanda Basketball Cup, which is scheduled to tip off on October...
Kenya: Kenya Airways Confirms Passenger Died After Medical Emergency On Lagos-Bound Flight
Kenya Airways has confirmed the death of a passenger who suffered a medical emergency aboard a flight from Nairobi, Kenya, to Lagos,...
Uganda: When the Shilling Falls, Ugandans Pay the Price
Comment -- The Uganda Shilling has experienced a sharp depreciation over the US Dollar recently, driven primarily by escalating international political tensions, a...
Nigeria: Russia 3-3 Nigeria – Five Key Takeaways As Super Eagles Stage Dramatic Comeback in Nizhny Novgorod
The draw does not erase Nigeria's recent shortcomings, but it provides plenty to examine as Chelle assesses his options and prepares for the...
Uganda: Muwonge First Ugandan Convicted of Terrorism Over Power Vandalism
Kampala -- Ibrah Muwonge alias Kimbowa Ibrah has become the first person to be convicted of terrorism in Uganda arising from the deliberate...
Liberia: Public Resources Must Reach Classrooms-Ngafuan
MONROVIA -- Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has called for stronger accountability in Liberia's education sector, warning that public resources...
Liberia: Liberia Will Be a Construction Site in Two Months, Giddings Says
MONROVIA -- Public Works Minister Roland Layfette Giddings said on Monday that Liberia will become a construction site in the next two months...
Kenya: Parliament Gatekeepers Blocking Scrutiny of Dangote Refinery – Sifuna
Nairobi -- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused parliamentary "gatekeepers" of frustrating scrutiny of the proposed Lamu refinery, just days after he filed...
funded surveillance of Taiwan’s lawmaker
Taipei , October 7 (ANI): Taiwan prosecutors have indicted four people over the alleged surveillance of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker and Taipei mayoral candidate...