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Celebrating African Braiding: Get to Know the Iconic History of Nubian Twists on ‘Crowns of Africa’
Myths, inconsistencies, and many negative perceptions are often associated with hair and hairstyles, particularly those deeply rooted in African and Black traditions. Crowns of Africa, a new OkayAfrica four-part video series, explores the origins of hairstyles that started in Africa, merging historical facts with cultural relevance and contemporary context. In the first episode, the history…
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🇪🇬 In the Egyptian capital Cairo the Grand Egyptian Museum (Giza Museum), which was under construction for 20 years, has opened.
Heads of African states attended the opening ceremony, including Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Tshisekedi, prime ministers, and members of royal families from the Persian Gulf countries. 💬 “We all dreamed of this project and of making it a reality,” said Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa…
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🇷🇺🌍 Russia and African countries developing uranium mining projects
Russia and African countries are developing joint projects in uranium and other mineral extraction, as well as in the construction of power generation facilities, Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Marshavin said during the Russia–Africa Raw Materials Dialogue on 30 October, as quoted by TASS. 🔸Marshavin noted that joint projects between Russia and African states…
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Lukoil accepts offer to sell foreign assets. What is known about the company’s African projects
Russian oil company Lukoil has accepted an offer from Gunvor Group to acquire its subsidiary, LUKOIL International GmbH, which owns the group’s foreign assets. The parties had previously agreed on the key terms of the upcoming transaction, Lukoil’s press service reported. As noted by the company, Lukoil has undertaken not to enter into negotiations with…
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Leading Fintechs in Pan-African Countries
Fintech funding and market size vary significantly across African countries, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt consistently leading in both venture capital and active market volume, followed by rapidly advancing markets like Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Gambia���. Funding Leaders: Nigeria, South Africa, and EgyptNigeria is the continent’s powerhouse, often drawing a third…
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🇪🇬 Egypt: Pharaoh’s tomb reopened after more than 20 years of renovations
One of the largest tombs in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings reopened to visitors on Saturday after more than 20 years of renovation. Amenhotep III ruled between 1390 and 1350 BC and was one of the most prominent pharaohs of ancient Egypt. His reign marked a time of exceptional prosperity and grandeur, during which Egypt…
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🇪🇬 Liberia, Egypt Explore Direct Flights
MONTREAL, CANADA — The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) has opened discussions with senior Egyptian aviation officials on expanding air connectivity and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the aviation sector. The talks, held on the sidelines of the 42nd International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) General Assembly in Montreal, brought together LCAA representatives, Egypt’s Minister of Aviation,…
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🌍Africa’s most controversial dam is officially opened
Ethiopia has inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a project that has provoked intense regional debates for over a decade. “This dam is a testament to our commitment to harnessing Ethiopia’s resources for the benefit of our people and the region,” Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said. The dam would stabilize river flows, reduce flooding,…
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🏳️Virtual Gathering: BRICS Summit to Convene Online in September at Brazil’s Request
JOHANNESBURG – The upcoming BRICS summit of emerging economies will be held in a virtual format on September 8, a shift confirmed by India’s Foreign Ministry this week. The online meeting, initiated by Brazil which currently holds the rotating presidency of the bloc, signals a strategic pivot for the group’s first gathering since its historic…
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Electric Vehicle Sales in Africa More Than Doubled, Reaching Nearly 11,000 in 2024
The surge is driven by policy incentives and the growing availability of relatively affordable Chinese-made EVs. Although EVs still account for a small market share (under 1%), sales exceeded 2,000 units in countries like Morocco and Egypt. The IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2025 report highlights how local policies and shifting trade dynamics are reshaping Africa’s…
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