Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country. ...
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Artemis II crew take ‘spectacular’ image of EarthArtemis II crew take ‘spectacular’ image of Earth
The snap was taken aboard the Orion capsule by its commander, Reid Wiseman, as the crew head towards the Moon. ...
Meet the elite US teams tasked with combat rescuesMeet the elite US teams tasked with combat rescues
Air force pararescue units who specialise in CSAR missions are among the most highly trained in the US military. ...
Trump pick set to be installed as top Africa officialTrump pick set to be installed as top Africa official
US President Donald Trump is about to get his top Africa official installed at the State Department after a long vacancy. Senate aides told Semafor that the body is expected to vote on Frank Garcia’s confirmation to be Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs soon after the two-week April ...
Flutterwave granted Nigerian banking licenseFlutterwave granted Nigerian banking license
Nigerian digital payments company Flutterwave was granted its first banking license in the country, the latest sign of a push among Africa’s fintech leaders to diversify and capture more of the value in the continent’s growing digital economy. Flutterwave has mainly operated as a digital payments processor since it was ...
Startup investor Novastar launches $147M climate fundStartup investor Novastar launches $147M climate fund
Startup investor Novastar Ventures launched one of the continent’s largest ever funds backing climate-focused tech businesses. The Kenya-based firm, which raised $147 million, has already made six investments from the fund, including in Mexican biodigester producer Sistema.bio that serves farmers in Kenya. African venture capital funds dedicated to climate solutions ...
South Africa’s water systems are ‘failing’South Africa’s water systems are ‘failing’
Nearly half of South Africa’s water infrastructure systems are failing, according to a new government report. The findings raise the stakes for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s policy overhaul aimed at tackling a crisis that resembles the early stages of the country’s national power grid collapse. A national assessment by the water ...
Record 10 African nations qualify for World CupRecord 10 African nations qualify for World Cup
A record 10 African teams have qualified for this year’s expanded FIFA World Cup, marking a major milestone for the continent’s growing football talent. Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, and Ghana are among those due to compete, as are Africa Cup of Nations finalists Morocco and Senegal. Meanwhile, some emerging teams will ...
US crew member rescued after F-15E jet shot down over IranUS crew member rescued after F-15E jet shot down over Iran
Officials say other member remains missing in first downing of US fighter plane since start of war Middle East crisis – live updates One US service member has been rescued after a US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter was shot down over Iran, prompting a frantic effort to locate its two-strong ...
Behind the Blog: Systems As DesignedBehind the Blog: Systems As Designed
This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss crypto, journalists using AI, and a cool photo of Earth. JOSEPH: I can’t talk about the story just yet, but recently I ...