- — Kamala Harris Ghana trip ends, pledges $1B to advance women's economic participation
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at 3/29/23 1:37pmBeyond this commitment, I am also pleased to announce a series of other significant private sector commitments alongside U.S. government efforts. In total, these investments represent more than $1 billion that is being dedicated to advance women's economic participation across the African continent.- — British-Nigerian actor John Boyega hopes his latest movie "Breaking" sparks conversation
- at 3/29/23 10:21am"Brian Brown's ex-wife was the closest to us and giving us kind of like that day to day response and advice, which was very, very important to this because we didn't want to just make a generic film that had like thriller qualities and screaming and shouting. We wanted actually, Brian, to feel like
- — Gabonese student killed in Turkey
- at 3/29/23 9:25amThe death of a Gabonese student in Turkey, confirmed by her embassy and her university, provokes strong emotion among the African students welcomed in increasing numbers in the country.
- — World Cup Trophy Tour lands in Brazil
- at 3/29/23 9:06amThe 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup trophy was unveiled in Brazil by former player, Formiga
- — Burkina Faso: Civil society concerned after cases of "forced recruitment
- at 3/29/23 8:37amA group of civil society organisations in Burkina Faso have expressed concern over cases of "abduction" and "forced recruitment" of citizens as army auxiliaries in the fight against jihadism, and denounced the "recurrent and systematic denial of freedom of opinion".
- — Top 10 African countries with the most millionaires
- at 3/29/23 8:15amThe report indicates that Africa's 'Big 5' wealth markets, namely South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco, together make up 56% of the continent's high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and over 90% of its billionaires.
- — Somalis displaced by long-term drought struggle to celebrate Ramadan
- at 3/29/23 7:52amMoslems in Somalia are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, but faced with the country’s longest drought, many people are struggling to make ends meet.
- — Nigeria's outgoing president recommends pay rises
- at 3/29/23 5:39amOutgoing President Buhari's call for pay rises piles pressure on President-elect Bola Tinubu to deliver on the removal of the fuel subsidy
- — 13 Cameroonians still missing after boat sinks off Antigua
- at 3/29/23 5:24amThe group had left Antigua early Tuesday aboard a 32-passenger boat that was apparently en route to the US Virgin Islands when it sank near the island of St. defense of Saint Kitts and Nevis, during a press conference.
- — Scientists use DNA to uncover story of Charleston slaves
- at 3/29/23 5:02amScientists in the United States are using ancient DNA to reveal the stories of 36 people who were buried in unmarked graves in Charleston, in the late 1700s.
- — EU defends its aid to migrants in Libya
- at 3/29/23 4:32amThe report also said that investigators believe the EU and its member countries “directly or indirectly, provided monetary and technical support and equipment, to the Libyan Coast Guard and the Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration,” which were used to intercept and detain migrants
- — Pirates hijack oil tanker, capture 16 crewmembers in Gulf of Guinea
- at 3/29/23 3:55amA Danish tanker flying the Liberian flag was attacked by pirates off Congo-Brazzaville in the Gulf of Guinea and contact was lost for three days with the crew of 16 sailors, its owner announced on Tuesday.
- — Harris confronts Africa's painful past and envisions a brighter future
- at 3/29/23 3:42am"The horror of what happened here must always be remembered," she said from the fort as the sun set over the water. "It cannot be denied. It must be taught. History must be learned."
- — Libyans take steps to revive a native language
- at 3/29/23 3:28amUnder Muammar Gaddafi, the Amazigh community and Tamazight language were condemned to a clandestine orality
- — South Africa: Oscar Pistorius to be released soon
- at 3/29/23 3:24amThe former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius is now halfway through his prison sentence and will soon be set for possible parole.
- — Botswana Rejects Anti-democracy Allegations
- at 3/29/23 3:24amThe government denied the "unfounded" accusations, describing them in a statement as "outrageous and unfortunate, politically motivated and with the sole intention of tarnishing the good image" of Botswana and its government
- — UN raises alarm over Sahel region becoming a new hub for terrorism
- at 3/29/23 2:13amUsing his country's bully pulpit as Security Council chair for March, Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi told the council that "though terrorism is a global threat, the situation in Africa remains more critical."
- — DRC: Bleak Ramadan for displaced Muslims in the east
- at 3/28/23 3:55pmSome 500 displaced Muslims, fleeing attacks by M23 rebels, now live in the Munigi camp in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The local imam concedes that observing Ramadan in an environment where access to food and water is severely limited is tough.
- — Kenyans must obey rule of law - President Ruto
- at 3/28/23 1:59pmSpeaking in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday (Mar. 28), Kenya’s president urged fellow Kenyans "to respect the rule of law". He also vowed action against "all those involved in criminal activity."
- — Kenya opposition leader blames president for violence during demonstrations
- at 3/28/23 9:55amKenya opposition leader, Raila Odingo, said he did not imagine the state would respond with violence to the ongoing protests over the high cost of living.
- — Calls for calm and dialogue in Kenya following Monday's protests
- at 3/28/23 9:35amOn Monday, police fired tear gas to disperse opposition demonstrators in Nairobi and in the western town of Kisumu where one person was killed
- — 25 African songs that made it to Kamala Harris' playlist on African visit
- at 3/28/23 6:34amHarris' playlist showcases her appreciation for the diverse and vibrant music scene across the African continent and highlights some of the best musical talents from Tanzania, Ghana, and Zambia.
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