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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Africa

July 24, 2025

Google unveils $37 million cumulative funding to support Africa’s AI development

“It is to co-develop AI tools for early hunger forecasting, crop resilience, and tailored guidance for smallholder farmers,” Mr Manyika stated.

google
July 24, 2025

Spotify spotlights Nigeria’s afrobeat talent, Fola, South Africa’s Thakzin as Africa’s next music icons

Ms Okumu described Fola and Thakzin as incredibly unique artistes who represent the spirit of RADAR.

Spotify
July 24, 2025

Gambia backs Morocco’s sovereignty over disputed Sahara territory

The Gambia noted that the Moroccan Autonomy Plan is the only realistic path towards peace in the region.

Gambian president and Moroccan king
July 24, 2025

Lawmakers grill Jinja Hospital for spending one billion on water bills

Despite allocating only Shs68 million to clear the water arrears, the hospital spent Shs1.2 billion.

RUNNING TAP
July 24, 2025

West African countries set timeline to achieve refinery hub goals

The conference was convened by the NMDPRA and the S&P Global.

WEST AFRICAN LEADERS
July 23, 2025

Dangote urges African leaders to protect local industries from unfair competition

Dangote cited the growing influx of discounted, low-quality fuel originating from Russia — blended with Russian crude under price caps and dumped in African markets.

Alhaji Aliko Dangote
July 22, 2025

WFP warns South Sudan could face food aid cut in September

According to the WFP, severe funding shortfalls mean it can reach just 2.5 million people, only 30 percent of people facing severe hunger.

SOUTH SUDANESE REFUGEES
July 22, 2025

500 miners buried by landslides in Congo

A police spokesman said ten bodies have been recovered since the collapse in a remote area on Sunday.

July 22, 2025

Africa losing $90 billion annually to imported substandard fuel, Dangote laments

Dangote criticised the lack of harmonised fuel standards across African nations, which creates artificial barriers for regional trade in refined products. 

Aliko Dangote
July 22, 2025

How Nigeria, Africa can retain wealth generated locally, tackle illicit financial flows: Experts

FIRS boss Zacch Adedeji described illicit financial flows as one of the most critical challenges facing the country’s economy.

FIRS boss Zacch Adedeji ,Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite,Bashir Adeniyi, Irene Ovonji-Odida and others at the event