On October 30, 2024, President Joe Biden tweeted the following: It is no surprise that this conversation came shortly after Nigeria’s viral announcement of joining BRICS+ as a partner country. While President Biden announced the call as a gesture of condolence over recent Nigerian floods and appreciation for President Tinubu’s role in securing the release of Binance’s Tigran Gambaryan,…
As Africa gains traction on the global business stage, African startups are emerging as significant players, drawing attention from global investors and transforming local economies. Here’s a look at some of the continent’s largest startups reshaping sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, and financial inclusion. Africa’s Most Valuable Startups by Industry and Valuation Flutterwave 🇳🇬Valued at $3 billion, Nigeria’s Flutterwave…
BY TYLER DURDEN SUNDAY, OCT 27, 2024 – 01:10 PM JOHANNESBURG—After the South African government requested Taiwan to move its official representative office out of the capital city Pretoria, some U.S. lawmakers are condemning the decision and calling for consequences. Chrispin Phiri, spokesman for South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation, confirmed to The Epoch Times that “The…
John Amanam, a Nigerian entrepreneur, is making significant strides in the field of prosthetics. His innovative approach focuses on creating prosthetic limbs that match the skin tone of Black amputees, addressing a long-overlooked need in the industry. By providing more realistic and inclusive options, Amanam is empowering individuals to regain their confidence and live life to the fullest.
Imagine a vault that holds every detail about your life, from finances to communications. Now imagine that vault isn’t in your own country but is controlled by companies and governments far away, with little accountability or oversight. This is the situation many African nations face as companies store their citizens’ data overseas, mostly in the U.S. or Europe. Multinational…
BY TYLER DURDEN Africa is increasingly figuring into major countries’ and organizations’ discussions due to its growing importance in global affairs. The UN expects that more than half of the world’s population growth by the 2050 will occur on that continent, with the number of people in sub-Saharan Africa doubling by then. This will open up new market and labor opportunities alongside…
In a groundbreaking move, Idris Elba has announced plans to leave the West within the next decade, settling in Sierra Leone and Ghana—the countries of his parents. Beyond his personal relocation, Elba intends to set up film industries in Ghana and Tanzania, potentially transforming Africa’s entertainment industry. Idris Elba is an internationally acclaimed actor, producer, musician, and DJ. Born…
The Trans-African Highway Network, Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure project, is set to revolutionize transportation and trade across the continent. The Trans-African Highway network comprises transcontinental road projects in Africa being developed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa(UNECA), the African Development Bank (ADB), and the African Union in conjunction with regional international communities. This monumental pan-African initiative aims to integrate nine major highways that will…
A white lion in South Africa, an albino gorilla in Equatorial Guinea, an albino elephant in South Africa and a white buffalo in Tanzania.
BY TYLER DURDEN Authored by Irina Slav via OilPrice.com, African countries are planning to launch their own financing vehicle for oil and gas projects in the face of growing pressure from Western financial institutions to abandon the development of these resources. The group of 18 states needs $5 billion to kickstart what it calls an energy bank. They call themselves…
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