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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 Republic of Sudan has announced its decision to temporarily suspend membership in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for three months. The government declared the move was taken because of perceived violations of the IGAD system and a lack of support for Sudan in regional and international arenas.

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.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos 2024 witnessed critical discussions on Africa’s rising debt, the digital skills gap, climate change technology, healthcare accessibility, and the need for an inclusive economy in Africa. The gathering of world leaders and policymakers brought forth several significant issues, with Africa’s burgeoning debt dominating the conversations.

In a phenomenal move forward, the automotive industry is plowing ahead into unparalleled advances in artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The convergence of these two spheres spells a significant shift and unprecedented opportunities emerging in the technological landscape.

A monumental shift appears on the horizon in the global diplomatic landscape as two renowned powers take significant steps toward establishing diplomatic ties following months of negotiations.

ANKARA, TURKEY Nuradin Mohamed Hussein, the son of Somalia’s President Mohamed Hussein Roble, was involved in a tragic road incident in Ankara that claimed the lives of three Turkish nationals. Following an investigation into the accident, Turkish authorities have imposed a hefty fine of 120,000 Turkish lire, approximately $14,400, on Hussein.