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Africa’s Quiet Rise of Surveillance States

Surveillance today is no longer confined to shadowy intelligence agencies or authoritarian regimes. Across the world, governments employ advanced digital tools to enhance security, improve governance, and protect citizens from.

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Fourth Industrial Revolution: Is It Too Late for Africa to Catch Up?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, often abbreviated as 4IR, is more than just an incremental technological upgrade; it is a radical reshaping of our world. Unlike previous industrial revolutions that focused.

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Daere Akobo Appointed Chair African Leadership Council, Nigeria

The African Leadership Council (ALC), a continent-wide platform focused on promoting transformative leadership, sustainable development, and inclusive economic growth, is proud to announce the appointment of Daere Akobo, Chairman of.

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Post-Conflict Recovery: Inside Africa’s Efforts to Empower Displaced Children

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), by mid-2024, over 122.6 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced due to war, persecution, and violence. Children make up more.

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Nigeria and Benin Republic Launch SIGMAT Connectivity to Boost Cross-Border Trade

A new digital platform, SIGMAT, has been launched by Nigeria and Benin to improve trade efficiency and advance regional economic integration. This milestone was unveiled during a launch event at.

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Demographics Alone Won’t Save Africa—But Skills Might

There are few certainties in global affairs, but the changing demography of Sub-Saharan Africa is one of them. The region’s population is expected to increase by 79% in the next.

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Why Are Street Children Still Left Behind?

In cities across the world, a growing population of children lives on the fringes, unseen, unheard, and largely unaccounted for. These are the street children: minors surviving without consistent family.

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China Invests in Nigeria: New Electric Vehicle Factory to Boost Industrial Growth

China’s plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) factory in Nigeria proves that the future of clean, advanced mobility solutions might be closer than anticipated. In a recent meeting with.

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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: Africa’s Silent Health Emergency

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is fast becoming one of the gravest health threats of our time. Around the world, drug-resistant infections are on the rise, undermining decades of progress in modern.

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The Expanding Presence of Hotel Chains in Africa

Africa’s hospitality industry is changing, and fast. Across the continent, hotel chains are expanding at a pace that speaks volumes about the region’s growing economic promise, rising investor confidence and.

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