Category: African Business
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Nairobi to gain additional 140 million liters of water daily
Nairobi to gain additional 140 million liters of water daily, as the Northern Water Collector Tunnel has been completed During a tour of the Gigiri Reservoir and pumping station, Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja assured residents that the additional supply will help alleviate chronic water shortages in areas like Eastlands, Kabete, and Lang’ata. “Residents who received…
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Somalia threatens to suspend Ethiopian Airlines flights amid territorial dispute
Somalia has issued a warning to suspend all Ethiopian Airlines flights to its territory due to an ongoing territorial dispute. The dispute escalated after Ethiopia signed an agreement in January 2024 with the separatist region of Somaliland, securing access to 20 kilometers of Somaliland’s coastline for 50 years in exchange for recognizing the territory. Somalia…
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Carlyle Aviation Moves to Ground Air Sénégal Aircraft Over $10 Million Dispute
In a significant legal development, the American aircraft leasing giant Carlyle Aviation has initiated actions to ground four aircraft operated by Air Sénégal, the national airline of Senegal. This move follows a legal filing in the United States, where Carlyle Aviation is seeking nearly $10 million from the airline, citing unpaid leasing fees. A U.S.…
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Zimbabwe reinstates ban on alluvial and riverbed mining
Alluvial mining extracts minerals from riverbeds and floodplains, while riverbed mining targets river channels. Both can harm the environment and pollute water. On Tuesday, the Zimbabwean government reimplemented its ban on alluvial and riverbed mining to combat environmental damage, media reported. Although the ban was initially declared in 2020, the practice has persisted in recent…
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Best Language Models for Pan-Africans: Empowering African Voices in AI
As artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) continue to advance, the importance of developing language models that cater specifically to the diverse languages and cultures across Africa has never been greater. Pan-Africans, who seek to unify and uplift the continent through shared identity and values, need AI tools that reflect and respect this…
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Stars & beyond: SA minister on outcomes of the “multifaceted” IAU meeting and potential benefits ahead
The legacy of the XXXII General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) is multifaceted, with many participants highlighting their newfound awareness of the extensive astronomical research and work being conducted in Africa, which itself will leave a very positive impact, Professor Bonginkosi Emmanuel Blade Nzimande, South Africa’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, told…
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Qatar Airways says it acquired 25% stake in South Africa’s Airlink
“Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Southern Africa’s premier independent regional carrier, Airlink. The announcement is a continuation of the multi award-winning airline’s ambition to further develop its operations across the African continent,” the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Airlink operates flights on more than 45 routes to 15 African…
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Linguistic shift underway in Senegal, where Wolof is overtaking French
A linguistic shift is underway in Senegal. Wolof is spoken by 80% of the population and has progressively overtaken French, the country’s official language, as the dominant language of communication. Private Wolof classes have flourished as the publishing sector races to meet growing demand for books and other content written in local languages for local…
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Libya’s powerful central bank governor sacked
One of Libya’s dueling authorities unilaterally fired the country’s powerful central bank governor in an abrupt move that is likely to inflame tensions in the divided North African country. The presidential council in the capital of Tripoli, which is allied with the government of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah that controls western Libya, removed Gov.…
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