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Why is the US Government trying to censor African Media

Days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against Russian state broadcaster RT and other non-western-aligned media platforms, Meta banned the accounts of African Stream, a Pan-African digital media organization. Nigerian Investigative journalist and author David Hundeyin, explains how the attacks on Africa Stream are the latest in the US government’s offensive against…
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September 25, 2024
Reserve military power: top 5 African countries in 2024

Global Firepower, an analytical site, ranks 145 countries based on their reserve military manpower. In Africa, these top five nations boast the largest reserve forces in 2024: Egypt: 480,000 personnel (15th globally)Morocco: 150,000 personnel (32nd globally)Algeria: 135,000 personnel (34th globally)Eritrea: 130,000 personnel (37th globally)Sudan: 85,000 personnel (47th globally) Reserve forces are crucial for national security,…
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September 19, 2024
Starmer Government Prepares New Africa Strategy

British Under-Secretary of State for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, attended a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York on 12 August 2024 as part of ongoing efforts to shape a new Africa strategy under the Labour government. Since coming into power on 4 July, the Starmer administration has set its sights on renewing…
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September 14, 2024
Some of the leading mobile money services in Africa

Disclaimer: While panafrican.email can provide a general overview of the leading mobile money services in Africa, it’s important to note that real-time revenue data can be difficult to obtain for all countries due to various factors, including: That said, based on market research and industry trends, here are some of the leading mobile money services…
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September 9, 2024
Japan’s Big 3 Banks Embrace Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments: A Boom for the Pan-African Community

Japan’s top three banks—MUFG, Mizuho, and SMBC—are embarking on a revolutionary path to modernize global financial transactions by incorporating stablecoins for cross-border payments. This initiative aims to streamline international remittances, reduce costs, and speed up transactions, which can greatly benefit regions like Africa, where cross-border payments and remittances play a critical economic role. The Role…
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September 9, 2024
Africa Data Protection Association Launches E-Learning Platform on Data Protection

The Africa Data Protection association has launched the first e-learning platform dedicated to data protection in Africa. This innovative project is in line with the association’s missions, one of which is to promote learning about data protection standards across the African continent. With the rise of digital technologies and the rapid adoption of online services, the issue…
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September 8, 2024
Pentagon, USAID officials visit Tunisia to enhance cooperation

“US Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, US Africa Command, USAID Senior Development Advisor Ms. Maura Barry Boyle and US Marine Corps Sergeant Major Michael Woods, Command Senior Enlisted Leader traveled to Tunisia to further cooperation between the United States and Tunisia, August 28, 2024,” the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said in a statement on…
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August 31, 2024
China-Africa summit nears as Beijing seeks to bolster relations with Africa

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong said on Friday that now is “the right time” to deepen cooperation between China and Africa, ahead of an upcoming China-Africa summit in Beijing next month. Chen told a press conference on Friday that China and Africa should use the meeting to sound a “strong voice” for the Global…
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August 24, 2024
Russia hopes to involve Tanzania in the development of the International North-South Transport Corridor

Tanzania’s strategic location makes its participation in the development of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) a promising area of international cooperation, as Tanzanian ports are connected to landlocked countries in the region, according to the Russian Ministry of Transport. Discussions on extending the INSTC to Africa, including the establishment of regular shipping lines, began…
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August 17, 2024
Nigeria: Russian Flags, Putin Chants At Protests Worry Tinubu & Military

Protesters in Nigeria’s north were seen waving Russian flags and chanting slogans for Russian President Vladimir Putin as anger against the Bola Tinubu government grows. Russia distanced itself from Nigerian protesters waving Russian flags, saying it is not involved in the protests or coordinating them. Russia’s embassy in Nigeria said it does not interfere in…
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August 6, 2024