Browsing: Africa

The South African authorities have captured a suspect linked to the devastating high-rise building blaze in Johannesburg that led to the tragic loss of 77 lives. The fire erupted on January 21 and is regarded as one of the most catastrophic in the nation’s history.

To celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of the black community to societal advancement, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has unveiled a new offering: the African Heritage Month Virtual Library. This initiative, launched during Black History Month, serves as an invaluable learning resource, providing insights into the history and rich cultural heritage of people of African descent.

The South African healthcare sector is facing unparalleled disruption amid a wave of violence and looting, culminating in the paralysis of crucial medical supply chains. The actions have precipitated considerable strain on transport routes and consequently impeded medicine deliveries to community pharmacies and health clinics.

In a momentous shift in local politics, Amanda Ward, a highly esteemed public figure and advocate, has etched her name into the annals of Sullivan County, New York. She has achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first African-American legislator in the area, marking a significant milestone in the county’s history.

Chinese tech titan Huawei has announced plans to boost its public cloud services in Africa through strategic partnerships with local and global entities. The move signifies Huawei’s strategic bid to emerge as a key player in the high-stakes public cloud market, challenging heavyweights such as Amazon and Google. This also marks a shift in the enterprise’s business model while retaining its existing footprint in Africa’s infrastructure development.

Renowned American rapper Robert Rihmeek Williams, popularly known by his stage name Meek Mill, has drawn criticism after issuing a query about streaming music in Africa via a social media platform. The rapper’s question comes in light of the lack of specific streaming figures related to his music emanating from the African continent.

In a revolutionary move that promises to change the economic terrain across the African continent, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has commenced operation, lauded as the largest free trade area in the world since the development of the World Trade Organisation.

Dakar, Senegal – Aliou Cissé, the Head Coach of Senegal’s national football team, was swiftly taken to a local hospital following a sudden collapse in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Ethiopia.

The announcement by the African Union (AU) requesting immediate and peaceful resolution of the continuing conflict between Israel and Palestine underscores the continent’s staggering grief over the ongoing violence and loss of human life. The AU, which has been increasingly alert to the impact of international issues on its member states, has made a forceful and poignant contribution to calls for de-escalation worldwide.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced its plans to set up a technology transfer hub in South Africa aimed at enhancing local production of COVID-19 vaccines across the African continent. This move is a concerted strategy to address the stark dearth of vaccines in the region.