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 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 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.

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.