GOOGLE has announced a significant new investment of $5.8 million to develop AI and cybersecurity skills across Africa, focusing on South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya as primary beneficiaries. The tech giant’s latest commitment builds on its growing impact on South…
IN a sweeping move, Guinea’s military-led government has dissolved 53 political parties and placed an additional 54 under observation, including two major opposition groups, sparking fresh concerns over democratic progress. The decision comes as the country awaits a long-promised return…
SOUTH Africa has seen a marked boost in business confidence following the formation of its Government of National Unity (GNU), according to a recent report by consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Established in June, the GNU, a coalition of ten political parties, was…
IN the critical Southwest battlegrounds of Arizona and Nevada, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump run near even in the race for the White House, according to new CNN polls conducted by SSRS. The findings come…
A PROMINENT figure in Malawi’s opposition, Patricia Kaliati, has been charged with conspiring to assassinate President Lazarus Chakwera. Kaliati, who serves as the Secretary-General of the UTM party, was taken into custody last week under accusations of ‘conspiring with others…
THE US State Department’s recent announcement threatening visa bans for any individuals who interfere in Ghana’s upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7 brings both symbolic and practical implications. While the move aims to deter election meddling, its effectiveness depends on several…
THE Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Esther Didi Walson Jack will formally declare open a three day Master Class for senior government officials on 4th November, 2024. The program which will hold at the Nigerian…
THE establishment of The Progressive Institute (TPI) by the All Progressives Congress (APC) marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s democratic journey. There is no doubt this institute has the potential to transform the country’s political landscape by bridging the…
FIFTY years after the iconic ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ captivated the world, Kinshasa is preparing to celebrate Muhammad Ali’s historic victory over then-undefeated champion George Foreman. Organised by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidency in partnership with the US Embassy,…
The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals who undermine Ghana’s democratic process, just ahead of the nation’s December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary elections. This latest move by the US Department of State underscores America’s…
