SINGAPORE, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Ammbr Foundation released details on the long-range wireless technology that will make the Ammbr mesh router capable of picking up signals from up to eight kilometers (5 miles). The Ammbr foundation intends to help connect the 4.1 billion people who don’t have Internet connections, through the implementation of […]
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Japanese Gov’t, Japan World Expo 2025 Committee Beefing Up Bidding Activities to Host World Expo 2025
– Bringing Public-Private Sectors and Pokemon Together Ahead of Decision on Host Country in November – TOKYO, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Government of Japan and the Japan World Expo 2025 Committee (hereinafter “the Committee”) have been conducting activities at home and abroad seeking to host the World Expo 2025. From July 21, the […]
Read MoreCENTRAL, WEST AFRICA VULNERABLE TO SECURITY, ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS IN GULF OF GUINEA
LOME, TOGO– The sub-regions of Central Africa and West Africa, which share both land and sea borders are vulnerable to numerous security and environmental threats in the Gulf of Guinea, says President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe of Togo.President Gnass…
Read MoreLEADING THNK TANK HOLDS FORUM TO EXPLORE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHINA-AFRICA CO-OPERATION
BEIJING– A two-day forum, organized by a leading Chinese think-tank, is being held here to explore new opportunities in China-Africa co-operation, under the themem “China and Africa Jointly Building a Community of Shared Future”.The annual forum of th…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICA READY TO WORK WITH NEW ZIMBABWE GOVT, SAYS RAMAPHOSA
JOHANNESBURG– South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government is ready to work with the new administration which emerges from Monday’s general elections in Zimbabwe.Incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zanu PF and Nelson Chamisa of the MDC Alli…
Read MoreALGERIA SENDS TEAM OF 14 ATHLETICS FOR AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ASABA, NIGERIA
ALGIERS– Algeria has sent a team of 14 athletes to participate in the 21st African Senior Athletics Championships in Asaba, Nigeria, to be held from Aug 1 to 5, says National Technical Coach Abderrahmane Morceli.”Algeria eyes the podium positions with…
Read MoreUS Military in Africa Says Changes Made to Protect Troops
The U.S. military in Africa has taken steps to increase the security of troops on the ground, adding armed drones and armored vehicles and taking a harder look at when American forces go out with local troops, the head of the U.S. Africa Command says.G…
Read MoreTension, Celebrations – But No Results – Day After Zimbabwe Election
Celebrations erupted on the streets of Zimbabwe’s capital Harare Tuesday as opposition supporters marked what they said was a certain victory in Monday’s pivotal poll, the first in 38 years without long-time leader Robert Mugabe on the ballot. But offi…
Read MoreSouth Sudan Arrests Prominent Economist and Critic, Wife Says
South Sudanese authorities have arrested a prominent economist and critic of both the government and rebels, his wife said on Tuesday, the latest activist to be rounded up in the war-torn state.Nyathon James Hoth said her husband Peter Biar Ajak, a cou…
Read MoreMali’s Third Candidate Claims Enough Support to Enter Runoff
As counting continues in Mali’s presidential election, a third candidate, Aliou Diallo, has claimed enough votes to enter a runoff with President Ibrahim Boubacar KeA�ta and his main challenger SoumaA�la Cisse. Meanwhile, the turnout has been disappoin…
Read MoreMali’s Third Candidate Claims Enough Support to Enter Runoff
As counting continues in Mali’s presidential election, a third candidate, Aliou Diallo, has claimed enough votes to enter a runoff with President Ibrahim Boubacar KeA�ta and his main challenger SoumaA�la Cisse. Meanwhile, the turnout has been disappoin…
Read MoreUS Military in Africa Says Changes Made to Protect Troops
The U.S. military in Africa has taken steps to increase the security of troops on the ground, adding armed drones and armored vehicles and taking a harder look at when American forces go out with local troops, the head of the U.S. Africa Command said M…
Read MoreUS Military in Africa Says Changes Made to Protect Troops
The U.S. military in Africa has taken steps to increase the security of troops on the ground, adding armed drones and armored vehicles and taking a harder look at when American forces go out with local troops, the head of the U.S. Africa Command said M…
Read MoreSOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL ASSOCATION CALLS FOR ENCOURARING AWARENESS, TESTING OF VIRAL HEPATITIS
JOHANNESBURG– The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has called for more efforts in encouraging awareness, testing and treatment for viral hepatitis, where needed. It was echoing the call of the World Health Organization (WHO), made in conjuncti…
Read MoreSpain to Invest $35M in Initial Costs of Migrant Influx
Spain aims to invest 30 million euros ($35.1 million) in an emergency plan to manage its new status as the main destination for seaborne migration from Africa, the government said.During two months in office, Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has …
Read MoreAccreditation for CAF Extraordinary General Assembly Sharm El Sheikh 2018
The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) announces that the media accreditation process for the CAF Extraordinary General Assembly Sharm El Sheikh 2018 opens from Monday, 30 July 2018 to Friday, 31 August 2018. The CAF Extraordinary General Assemb…
Read MoreAngola crowned 2018 COSAFA Under-17 Championship winners!
Angola were crowned winners of the 2018 COSAFA Under-17 Championship with a 1-0 victory over South Africa in Sunday’s final at the Stade St Francois Xavier in Port Louis, Mauritius, claiming their first regional title at this age-group level.Osvaldo Ca…
Read MoreZUMA’S GRAFT CASE POSTPONED TO NOV 30
PITERMARTIZBURG, SOUTH AFRICA– The The corruption case of former South African president Jacob Zuma has been postponed to the Nov 30, 2018, after he appeared in the Pietermaritzburg High Court in KwaZulu-Natal Province for the third time on fraud and …
Read MorePRETORIA REFUTES MEDIA REPORTS OF CUSTOMS OFFICERS SEAIZING WEAPONS, AMMO ON BOARD AIRCRAFT
PRETORIA– The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has refuted media reports that Customs officials discovered R4 and R5 rifles, 7.62mm light machine guns and ammunition on board an aircraft at Waterkloof Airforce base near here last Saturday. The SAR…
Read MoreSongo, Hilal end in stalemate
The dreams of Mozambican torchbearers UD Songo of advancing has fizzled into thin air after visiting El Hilal of Sudan held them to a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon in Beira. Needing nothing of victory to boost their chances in Group B, Somgo could only …
Read MoreSomalia goalkeeper Mohamed passes on
Former Somali national football team goalkeeper, Ahmed Abdalla Moalim Mohamed has died after a protracted illness, the Somali Football Federation has confirmed. The 25-year old gave up the ghost on Saturday, 28 July 2018 in Turkey, where he was unde…
Read MoreSomalia goalkeeper Mohamed passes on
Former Somali national football team goalkeeper, Ahmed Abdalla Moalim Mohamed has died after a protracted illness, the Somali Football Federation has confirmed. The 25-year old gave up the ghost on Saturday, 28 July 2018 in Turkey, where he was unde…
Read MoreVoting, in Mali and Zimbabwe, Tests Elections Organizers
Malians go to the polls on Sunday to determine whether to grant a second term to President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. Zimbabweans will cast votes Monday in the first election since longtime leader Robert Mugabe was forced to resign in November.Whether con…
Read MoreJouini sends Esperance into quarters
Striker Haithem Jouini’s first half strike was enough was enough to earn Esperance victory over Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) in Kampala on Saturday plus a place at the quarter finals. The result, a first home loss for the Ugandan side in a con…
Read MoreMazembe book quarters spot, Wydad edge closer
TP Mazembe held MC Alger to a 1-1 draw away on Saturday in Blida, joining Tunisian duo Etoile du Sahel and Esperance at the knockout stage. The stalemate was enough to land ‘Les Corbeaux’ a place at the last eight, after going five points clear of Grou…
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