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Hedera Africa Hackathon offers $1m cash prize
Disrupt Africa
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June 24, 2025
Applications are open for the latest Hedera Africa Hackathon, which challenges applicants to develop blockchain and distributed ledger technology-based scalable solutions tailored to Africa’s most urgent challenges and needs. Powered by the...
Chinese Demand for Donkey Skins Depletes Valuable African Animal
Africa Defense Forum
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June 24, 2025
Ejiao is considered a miracle elixir for those who use it. However, it has become a disaster for Africa’s donkeys and the communities that rely on them. The Chinese demand for donkey skins and meat fuels a black market in several African...
Most expensive African countries to rent a home in 2025
Nairametrics
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June 24, 2025
Africa’s urban population is expanding rapidly, and with it, the demand for housing continues to intensify. As a result, rental prices have become a key indicator of living costs across the continent. The continent’s population reached an...
Going, going, gone? Court hearing on sale of African Art uncovered by 2 Investigates
KPRC - Texas
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June 24, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas – A court hearing was held on Tuesday in connection with the massive collection of private African Art that was secretly stored inside an old Harris County maintenance shed. It’s an investigation that 2 Investigates Mario Diaz first...
African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
Engineering News
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Date: 1-3 October 2025 Location: Cape Town Taking place in Africa’s leading event destination, Cape Town from October 1–3, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, AMW will bring together industry leaders, investors, and...
Highways to hell: west Africa’s road networks are the preferred battleground for terror groups
Insight News - Minnesota
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June 24, 2025
What’s the connection between roads and conflict in west Africa? This may seem like an odd question. But a study we conducted shows a close relationship between the two. We are researchers of transnational political violence. We analysed 58,000...
Into Africa: meet the cooks and restaurants flying the flags for African cuisine in Perth
The Age
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June 24, 2025
From home-style comfort to fine dining elegance, humankind’s oldest inhabited continent is supplying new joys to eaters and chefs alike. Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save...
UN peacekeeper killed in attack by armed men in Central African Republic
Associated Press
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June 24, 2025
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A United Nations peacekeeper was killed during an attack by armed men in Central African Republic, the UN said on Tuesday as the Security Council expressed concerns over growing attacks against peacekeepers in the country. A...
WATCH: New African street food takeaway opening in Laois
Leinster Express
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June 24, 2025
Laois locals are abuzz with excitement following the announcement of a new African Street food takeaway in Portlaoise. African Street Food will open at Gandon Court in Fairgreen Village, with their grand opening occurring on June 27 at 2pm. There...
IHG expands in West Africa with Crowne Plaza Lagos Ikeja
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality June 2025 177 IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Watercress Hotel International Limited for Crowne Plaza Lagos Ikeja, a 119-room hotel set to open in early 2028. IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed...
Francis Mercier To Embark On 3-City India Tour In October
MENAFN
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June 24, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Haitian DJ and producer Francis Mercier is set to perform in India for a 3-city India tour. This marks the India debut of the globally acclaimed music producer. He is known for his soulful, cross-cultural...
Africa's agricultural revolution: From self-sufficiency to global food powerhouse!
The Point
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So why does Africa spend a staggering US$78 billion of scarce foreign currency on food imports each year, with some countries such as Zimbabwe, Guinea and Sudan exceeding 100 percent of their annual foreign currency receipts? Why in 2020 did more...
Kabila’s Return to the DRC: Africa File Special Edition
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaway: Former Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has reentered...
Illovu Township poet breaks glass ceiling
South Coast Sun
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June 24, 2025
FROM a shy kid with not a bit of stage experience, to presenting his poetry on stage, acting and even sharing his literary prowess on a local radio station, Illovu Township’s Chris Fallen shares his inspiring story. Also read: Plastic waste...
Abidjan’s SICA Positions as a Lynchpin Event for African Film, TV
Variety
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June 24, 2025
A bourgeoning film-TV market, the International Salon for Audiovisual Content (SICA), is set to return June 26-28 for its third edition in Abidjan, positioning itself as a lynchpin for Africa’s film and television industry. This year’s edition,...
City Power, Eskom reach R3. 2 billion settlement in long-running billing dispute
IOL
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Johannesburg residents have been given some relief after power utilities Eskom and City Power reached an agreement to resolve their long-running electricity debt dispute. Earlier this year, Eskom threatened to cut power to the City of Johannesburg...
Stormers bolster ranks as Springboks hopeful set to become ‘firm favourite’ in Cape Town
Planet Rugby
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June 24, 2025
The Stormers have confirmed the signing of South African back-rower Ruan Ackermann ahead of the 2025/26 United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign, following his exit from Gloucester. Ackermann is the latest to put pen to paper on a deal with the...
Mass deportation plan targets immigrant-heavy U.S. cities under Democratic control
Baltimore Afro-American - Maryland
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June 24, 2025
By Elijah Qualls AFRO Intern The 47th president of the United States has vowed to redirect deportation efforts to the largest cities in the country which he says serve as corrupt “Democratic Power Centers.” On June 15, the president said via...
Church in Africa “alive, vibrant”: Catholic Youths from Phoenix Diocese in U.S. on First-ever African Visit
ACI Africa
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June 23, 2025
For Abigail Standish, the Coordinator of the Catholic Social Teaching in Phoenix Diocese and team leader of the U.S. delegation, the trip to Kenya was about expanding horizons. Abigail Standish. Credit: ACI Africa “Our mission was to help our...
Encounters Documentary Festival scripts its 27th edition in Cape Town
Cape Town ETC
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June 24, 2025
Now in its 27th year, the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has once again returned to the Mother City, offering a stellar line-up of thought-provoking documentary films. Running until 29 June 2025, viewers are invited to...