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Why Government AI Contracts Remain Difficult for African Startups
African startups are pursuing government technology contracts, but lengthy...
Recycled waste takes centre stage at Bujumbura fashion show
A fashion show at Bujumbura's Kamenge Youth Centre highlighted the creativity...
Former FDLR Officers Describe How Anti-Tutsi Ideology Endured in Eastern DRC
Four former FDLR officers have described how anti-Tutsi narratives developed in...
African Officials Warn Fuel and Fertiliser Costs Threaten Food Security
Officials from Uganda, Zimbabwe and the Republic of Congo have warned that...
Dakar steps up preparations for Africa’s first Olympic event
Dakar is intensifying preparations for the Youth Olympics, with about 2,700...
Nurse Killed in Attack on Ebola Response Team in Eastern DRC
A nurse was killed and another health worker was severely injured while...
Uganda Orders 21-Day Quarantine for Travellers Returning from DRC
Uganda has introduced a 21-day quarantine requirement for returning citizens...
African Banks Urged to Get More from Existing Payment Technology
African banks could advance payment innovation by using existing technology...
Gold smuggling drains African revenues as governments tighten controls
Gold traded outside official channels is costing African governments potential...
Gambia’s First Visually Impaired Magistrate Presses for Inclusive Institutions
Muhammed Krubally, the Gambia’s first visually impaired magistrate, has...