Moroccan Start-Up CASH PLUS Secures $60M Funding
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Protesters Interrupt €4.2m Auction of Stolen 19th-Century Gabonese Mask
Protesters demanded the return of a ‘stolen’ 19th-century Gabonese mask sold at auction for €4.2 million.
Belgian king Express 'Deepest Regrets' for Colonialism in Congo
Philippe also offered a traditional mask of the Suku people to Congo's national museum that has been held for decades by Belgium's Royal Museum for Central Africa.
Macron Vindicates France, Calls Russia a 'Colonial Power' in Benin
France's president accused Russia of being "one of the last colonial imperial powers" during a visit to Benin, a former French colony.
Kenyan Teacher Power Bikes with Old Laptop Batteries
He scours the market for old laptop batteries, each one priced at a mere KSH 50 ($0.50). However, this innovative high school physics teacher in Kenya has discovered a new purpose for these discarded items.
What are the Economic Solution to Terrorism in Africa?
Many young people in the region now join armed groups for financial gains, rather than any fundamental or cohesive ideology.
Boxing in Uganda: Legacy of the Bombers
The shimmering African nation of Uganda, despite being small, has cast a large shadow over the boxing world.
How this Startup Built a N2.5Bn Empire in 3 Months
How this 3-month-old startup manages ₦2.5 billion worth of construction projects across Africa
Movie Director, Ellie Foumbi Wins Big at Cameroon Film Festival
Actors, directors, and film buffs attended the closing ceremony of the annual Ecrans Noirs festival at the Palais des Congrès in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé, on Saturday.
DR Congo: Turkish Contractors Better Than Chinese?
The people of Kinshasa cannot believe the speed at which a Turkish company has built an imposing financial complex in the heart of the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, more accustomed to major Chinese projects than to these new builders of the African continent.
Is Facebook Truly ‘Becoming Extremists’
Social media giant, Facebook seems to take action in addition to controlling the fanatic substance and thought that has always been normal in social media in the last several years.
Finally, Germany Returns Stolen Colonial Treasures to Namibia
The decision to give back the Namibian treasures coincides with last year's recognition of the German Empire's genocide in the early 20th century.
Africa Awards Recognizes Women in Tech
The 2nd annual Women in Tech (WiT) Africa Awards recently recognized outstanding female leaders in technology across the continent.
Black Female Tech Entrepreneurs Get New Incubator
I’M IN, a program for aspiring entrepreneurs, has announced the start of its Ideation Incubator, a three-month program for women students with new ideas for tech start-ups.
AI and the Future of PR in Africa
There are currently over 30 AI developer communities in Africa – from countries such as Sudan and Mali to more established markets such as South Africa and Tunisia.
Why Isn't Black History Month Popular Across Europe?
October is officially Black History Month in the UK and Ireland. It's also celebrated in other European countries, but why is the concept not more widely recognised?