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South Africa Hosts G20 Meet, US Absent

SOUTH Africa is set to host the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Johannesburg, marking a historic moment as the first African nation to preside over the global forum. However, the United States will not attend, highlighting growing diplomatic tensions. The…

Vatican says Pope’s Condition Has Improved

  THE clinical condition of Pope Francis, who is suffering from pneumonia, has improved slightly, the Vatican said late on Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff also has no fever, a spokesman said. Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday…

Barrick Gold Settles Mali Mining Dispute

CANADIAN mining giant Barrick Gold has reached an agreement with the Malian government, resolving a nearly two-year dispute over mining operations in the West African nation. According to Reuters, the deal includes a $438 million payment from Barrick to Mali in…

Guinea-Bissau MP Detained Over Alleged Coup Ritual

GUINEA-BISSAU’S security forces have arrested Flavio Batica Ferreira, an opposition lawmaker, during what authorities described as a ‘mystic ceremony’ allegedly intended to enhance the chances of a coup d’état, a security source told AFP on Wednesday. Ferreira, a dual national of Guinea-Bissau…

Zindi Drives AI Talent Growth In Africa

CELINA Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of Zindi, Africa’s largest network of data scientists, has highlighted the critical role of AI workforce development in shaping Africa’s future. Speaking at the recent AI Action Summit in Paris, Lee joined industry leaders such as Google’s Senior…