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Africa Seeks Digital Solutions For Better Revenue Collection

  • August 16, 2024

African governments have been trying to introduce new taxes — in part to pay off heavy foreign loans — amid economic headwinds that include rising global prices for food and energy. In June, the Kenya government introduced Finance Bill 2024, which sought to collect more money from the public and businesses. The move triggered weeks […]

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Ivory Coast Election: Ouattara And Gbagbo Set For Potential Meeting

  • August 15, 2024

Preparations are underway for a possible meeting between Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo, who now leads the African People’s Party. The two leaders have not met since 2022, and it’s been months since they last communicated. Various envoys are making efforts to facilitate this meeting, which could happen soon. According to […]

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Egypt’s el-Sissi Hosts Visiting Somali President, Announces New Defense Agreement

  • August 15, 2024

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss countering terrorism and Somalia’s security. A military corporation protocol was signed between the two countries after discussions. “I support your efforts in combating terrorism, securing the country, and ensuring its stability,” Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said in […]

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Botswana, US Address Challenges Facing Women In Military

  • August 15, 2024

U.S. and Botswanan military personnel took part in a workshop focusing on better integrating women into the African country’s army, addressing issues such as sexual harassment and the need for tailored equipment. The three-day workshop was part of a larger program wrapping up Thursday intended to strengthen relations between the two countries and build local […]

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Okoe Boye: Health Minister In South Africa To Explore Vaccine Production Collaboration

  • August 15, 2024

The Minister of Health, Bernard Okoe Boye, led a delegation to South Africa on Monday, August 12, for a strategic fact-finding mission aimed at strengthening vaccine production and accessibility across Africa.  IOL reports that the visit was organized by the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI) and focused on enhancing collaboration between Ghana and South Africa to […]

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Kenya’s Rukia Bulle Wins 2024 BBC Komla Dumor Award

  • August 14, 2024

Kenyan journalist Rukia Bulle has won the 2024 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The 30-year-old, who is the ninth recipient of the award and works for Kenya’s Nation Media Group, specialises in human interest stories. Bulle has also successfully built a strong following on TikTok through her relatable and informative content on the life of […]