Nipah and Lassa

Testing the tests: Scientists seek out best on-the-spot diagnostics for deadly Nipah and Lassa

Scientists who specialize in viral detection are embarking on a search for the most reliable on-the-spot tests for two viral diseases that have the potential to cause deadly epidemics. In a four-year project funded by CEPI and led by FIND, the team will examine and evaluate all available point-of-care testing options for the two diseases. […]

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Basketball Africa League

Five new teams, three new countries to compete in 2024 Basketball Africa League season tipping off on March 9 in South Africa

Defending BAL Champion Al Ahly (Egypt) Among Seven Teams That Have Competed in the BAL (https://BAL.NBA.com/) Before, Alongside First-Time Participants from Burundi, Central African Republic, Libya, Morocco and Rwanda. Season will Tip Off with First-Ever BAL Game in South Africa Featuring 2022 Runner-Up Petro de Luanda (Angola) Taking on First-Time BAL Participant FUS Rabat Basketball (Morocco) […]

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JOSH BLAKK

THE BLAKKNOTERS BAND & JOSH BLAKK TOEMBARK ON A “ONE WAY TOUR” in AFRICA

Led by the visionary founder and lead artist, Josh Blakk, The Blakknoters are set to embark on an exhilarating musical journey with their upcoming tour, aptly titled “The ONE WAY TOUR.” This dynamicGhanaian band, formerly known as the Wakye band, has garnered widespread acclaim for their sensational live performances, captivating audiences across every outdoor bar […]

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The African Development Bank

The African Development Bank approves up to $10 million stake in the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa Project Development fund

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved the proposal to take an initial stake of up to $10 million in the “Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa – Project Development” (AGIA-PD) fund in Abidjan on 24 January 2024. Part of the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA), a $10 […]

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

Africa Finance Corporation Appoints Emeka Emuwa as Chairman of Board

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), the continent’s leading instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, today announces the appointment of Mr. Emeka Emuwa as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Mr. Emuwa brings a wealth of experience spread over three decades leading and transforming banking institutions across Africa. After completing a sterling 25-year career with Citibank where he […]

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Beyond a Conference: AMLD Africa as a Catalyst for Change

Beyond a Conference: AMLD Africa as a Catalyst for Change

Diffusion Models (DALL-E), LLMs (GPT4) – these groundbreaking technologies signal the onset of the 4th Industrial Revolution, a transformative era in Artificial Intelligence (AI) where African startups and initiatives are increasingly emerging. Following two successful editions in collaboration with Tunisia and Morocco, which reached out to 3,000 participants across 50 African countries, AMLD Africa returns to […]

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Ecobank

Ecobank Celebrates the Success of the TotalEnergies Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023

As the 34th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 drew to a thrilling close on Sunday, Ecobank (Ecobank.com), the leading pan-African banking group, celebrates the remarkable achievements and spirit of unity witnessed throughout the tournament. Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group, expressed his delight at the success of […]

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