Category: Pan African Communications
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Is an African pope a priority for the upcoming conclave?
Cardinals electing a new pope have some fundamental questions to weigh, beyond whether to give the Catholic Church its first Asian or African pontiff, or a conservative or progressive. Although they come from 70 different countries, the 133 cardinals seem fundamentally united in finding a pope who will be able to make the 2,000-year-old church…
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Morocco’s capital, Rabat, seeing uptick in luxury tourism
With its warm weather and rich history, the Moroccan capital Rabat is seeing a growth in its luxury tourism sector, with five new opulent hotels under construction. “We have approximately 10 luxury hotels, all of them international brands. The goal is to attract the largest number of foreign tourists,” says regional tourism delegate, Noureddine Sridi.…
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Meta Threatens to Pull Out of Nigeria Over $290 Million Fine
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing serious regulatory heat in Nigeria. The West African nation has imposed a hefty $290 million fine on the tech giant, accusing it of violating local laws related to digital operations and user data. In response, Meta has described the fine as “unrealistic” and…
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🇺🇬UN judge jailed for keeping housekeeper as slave
A United Nations judge has been jailed for six years and four months for forcing a woman to work as a domestic slave. Lydia Mugambe, 50, was studying for a PhD in law at the University of Oxford when police discovered she had a young Ugandan woman at her home carrying out unpaid work as…
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🇮🇳 Indian Court Orders Action to Block Proton Mail Over AI Deepfake Abuse Allegations
A high court in the Indian state of Karnataka has ordered the blocking of end-to-end encrypted email provider Proton Mail across the country. The High Court of Karnataka, on April 29, said the ruling was in response to a legal complaint filed by M Moser Design Associated India Pvt Ltd in January 2025. This is the second…
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Thousands of people rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ougadougou, on Wednesday in support of transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
With placards in hand and whistles blowing, they were angry over remarks made by the head of United States’ military in Africa, General Michaël Langley. Earlier this month, he accused Traoré of using the country’s mining resources to benefit the junta instead of the people. Burkinabé musician, Ocibi Joan, who came to the protest said…
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🇧🇯 Benin says 54 soldiers were killed in an Islamic militant attack last week
COTONOU, Benin (AP) — An attack by Islamic militants on military posts in northern Benin last week left at least 54 soldiers dead, the West African country’s government said. Authorities had previously said that only eight soldiers were killed on April 17. JNIM, an extremist group linked to al-Qaida, claimed responsibility for the attack and…
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Accra and Luanda Take the Lead in Organizing Global Africa Day 2025 in Washington
Washington, D.C., April 2025 – As the calendar inches closer to May 25, anticipation is building for Global Africa Day in the U.S. capital. Traditionally a vibrant gathering that spotlights the continent’s rich cultures, dynamic economies, and forward-looking leadership, this year’s commemoration will be spearheaded by Ghana and Angola—two nations eager to showcase Pan-African solidarity…
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Pan-African Leaders Pay Tribute to Pope Francis, Celebrate His Legacy of Peace and Compassion
April 21, 2025 – Addis Ababa, EthiopiaAcross the African continent and the global Pan-African community, tributes have poured in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a spiritual figure celebrated not only for his leadership of the Catholic Church but also for his unwavering commitment to justice, peace, and the upliftment of the poor and marginalized.…
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Ghana Restructures Gold Trade: Foreign Companies Ordered Out of Small-Scale Sector by April 2025
Accra, Ghana – April 20, 2025 — In a bold move to reshape its gold industry and clamp down on illegal mining, the Republic of Ghana has announced sweeping reforms to its small-scale gold sector. Effective April 30, 2025, all foreign companies involved in the trade of small-scale gold must exit the market. Only state-affiliated…
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