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…
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