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South African National Space Agency outlines ambitious five-year plan
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This year is a red-letter year for the South African National Space Agency (SANSA), with the climax arguably being its hosting of the Sixth Space Economy Leaders Meeting (SELM6), at Kleinmond in the Western Cape, at the start of September. This...
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NBM of Africa Renovates Agbowhiame Primary School, Donates Learning Materials To Pupils In Delta
0 Sunday Apah Agbowhiame community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State was thrown into celebration at the weekend as the Neo-Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, commissioned a newly renovated block of six classrooms at Agbowhiame...
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Morocco's youth-led protests demand better schools and hospitals, prime minister...
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The call for resignation came after police killed three people on Wednesday as largely peaceful protests turned into riots, with banks looted and cars set ablaze. Though Morocco’s king is the country’s highest authority, protests in Morocco...
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Margarita Festival Africa returns to Lagos for its 10th edition
Margarita Festival Africa, West Africa’s first and biggest margarita and tequila-inspired funfair, is set to return on November 30, 2025. The 2025 edition marks a historic milestone — the 10th edition across three nations and the 6th in Lagos,...
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Catholic Charity Receives Request to Keep Hundreds of Children Fleeing from Burkina Faso’s Volatile Areas in School
“The army,” he says, “has endeavoured to make an area safe so that the population which has remained can cultivate some plots of ground in Kompienga. That has helped a lot this year, because since 2022 that has been impossible.” The F.M.R member...
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African Commission commends Ghana’s prison education system, welcomes reforms to tackle overcrowding
A delegation from the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has commended Ghana’s prison education system, which allows inmates to pursue academic and vocational training while serving their sentences. The delegation, led by Commissioner...
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Emmy award-winning journalist shares how BYU–Pathway is ‘transforming higher education’
The phrase “talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not” is one that Emmy award-winning journalist Jane Clayson Johnson said she first came to understand as she sat on a Zoom call with four African students of BYU–Pathway Worldwide. In...
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‘Dean of African American church music’ James Abbington dies at 65 after Duke appointment
(RNS) — W. James Abbington Jr., an expert on Black religious music known for his editing, teaching and playing of congregational music, has died at the age of 65. GIA Publications, for whom he worked for more than two decades as executive editor...
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AI is no longer a disruptor, it is our current reality – and South Africa must catch up
For the last two or so years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been spoken of in hushed tones, a technological disruptor overwhelming many and invoking reactive responses. AI is not waiting for anyone to catch their breath and it’s no longer the...
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Russian Nuclear Energy Diplomacy; New Fano Offensive in Ethiopia: Africa File, October 2, 2025
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To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Russia. Russia signed an agreement with Ethiopia to construct a nuclear power plant....
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Acute water crisis hits Adidome Senior High School
By Benjamin Makafui Attipoe, Mafi Adidome The Adidome Senior High School (ADISEC) in the Central Tongu District of the Volta Region is facing an acute perennial water crisis that is affecting the academic work of the students. For about one month...
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St. Katharine Drexel’s legacy endures as Black Catholic university she founded turns 100
NEW ORLEANS (OSV News) — In a city renowned for its seemingly genetic ability to parade, party and partake, the 100th anniversary of Xavier University of Louisiana has focused on the gifts of faith, love and reading the signs of the times. Xavier...
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Reclaiming the Narrative: A New Generation of Museums in West Africa
Museum of Black Civilizations, Dakar. Image © Pierre Laborde via Shutterstock Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1034631/reclaiming-the-narrative-a-new-generation-of-museums-in-west-africa As...
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Cpt. Daniel Perez, 22: South African immigrant and tank commander
Cpt. Daniel Perez, 22, a platoon commander in the 7th Armored Brigade’s 77th Battalion, from Yad Binyamin, was killed battling Hamas on October 7 and his body kidnapped to Gaza. Daniel was stationed near the Gaza border that Saturday morning, and...
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Morocco's youth-led protests demand better schools and hospitals, prime minister resignation
RABAT – Youth-led demonstrators in Morocco took to the streets on Thursday for a sixth straight night despite fears of more violence after police killed three people the night before. The protesters in at least a dozen cities, including...
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Chika Alphonsus to be honored in Ghana for revolutionizing Swedish learning in Africa
This blog is managed by the content creator and not GhanaWeb, its affiliates, or employees. Advertising on this blog requires a minimum of GH₵50 a week. Contact the blog owner with any queries.Source: Christopher A. Ranson Chika Alphonsus is bold,...
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Ponchatoula teen arrested for bringing gun on school property
Ponchatoula teen arrested for bringing gun on school property APPRECIATE YOUR TIME. THANK YOU. ALL RIGHT DEVIN WEATHERWISE HERE WDSU FIRST WARNING WEATHER. GOING TO SEE IF I CAN GET THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL CAM UP BEHIND ME. DOESN’T LOOK LIKE I GOT...
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Today in Africa — October 2, 2025: Morocco Youth-Led Protests Turn Deadly, UN Says 91 Killed in Sudan’s El Fasher Last Month, Kenyan Activists Abducted in Uganda
Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...
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Rising security fears in South Africa as scammers weaponise WhatsApp voice notes
Andrew Bourne, Regional Manager for Zoho Corporation Africa, sounded the alarm in a recent interview with CapeTalk, emphasising that many people underestimate the value of their personal information to cybercriminals. Silent calls: The hidden...
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Faith & Freedom Africa Nigeria, Guard Time Information Champions Religious Freedom Summit In Abuja
Guard Time Information (Human Rights Activists Nationwide) joined forces with global religious rights advocates two days at the National Christian Center, Abuja, for a landmark event titled “Defending Religious Freedom as a Gospel Imperative.” The...
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