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Namibia seeks home-grown solutions to fuel industrial growth

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calls on engineers to drive Namibia’s industrialisation, housing and infrastructure development at the inaugural Engineering Excellence Awards….reports Africa Daily News Desk Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on engineering professionals to play a central role in the country’s industrialisation, job creation and economic transformation, describing the sector as critical to achieving the national Vision 2030 development goals. Addressing the inaugural Namibia Engineering Excellence Awards at the NamPower Convention Centre in Windhoek, Khomas Region, the President highlighted the importance of engineering in translating scientific knowledge, creativity and innovation into practical solutions that improve people’s lives. She commended Professor

DR Congo offers candidate withdrawal to break deadlock

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is considering withdrawing Juliana Amato Lumumba from the race for Francophonie Secretary-General in favour of Romania’s Dacian Cioloș…reports Africa Daily News Desk The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has expressed willingness to withdraw its candidate for Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in an effort to build consensus around a common nominee and ease tensions in the leadership selection process. In a statement issued in Phnom Penh on November 14, the Congolese

COP31 hits halfway mark as UN demands faster action

UN climate chief Simon Stiell calls on negotiators to tackle difficult issues

UAE and Mozambique explore wider economic cooperation

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met Mozambique President

UAE and Mozambique conclude negotiations on major trade agreement

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Mozambique have concluded negotiations on a

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India-Africa summit focuses on food security

India, Somalia sign MoU to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Ebola cases exceed 11,000 as Africa CDC warns of challenges

India, South Africa review strategic partnership

Ramaphosa calls for equal application of international law

South Africa sets out post-election roadmap for councils

UN condemn Somalia’s removal of Chief Justice

No justice for powerful alone, Ramaphosa tells nations

Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO

WHO sounds alarm as Ebola spreads amid deadly violence

‘Polluters must pay’: Guterres demands climate justice

ICC chief joins global justice conference in South Africa

Mystery surrounds whereabouts of nine Somali officials in Kosovo

DR Congo army claims gains against M23 rebels

Kenya Discharges Last Ebola Patient, Starts 42-Day Countdown

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DR Congo offers candidate withdrawal to break deadlock

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is considering withdrawing Juliana Amato Lumumba from the race for Francophonie Secretary-General in favour of Romania’s Dacian Cioloș…reports

DR Congo offers candidate withdrawal to break deadlock

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is considering withdrawing Juliana Amato Lumumba from the race for Francophonie Secretary-General in favour

COP31 hits halfway mark as UN demands faster action

UN climate chief Simon Stiell calls on negotiators to tackle difficult issues and avoid delays as COP31 enters its second

Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO

Nvidia’s leadership crisis deepens as Jensen Huang steps down, Colette Kress takes interim charge and Washington lawmakers demand answers over

Outlook, Teams go dark as Microsoft battles global outage

Microsoft 365, Outlook and Teams suffered a major global disruption on Friday, leaving thousands of users, including in India, unable

‘Polluters must pay’: Guterres demands climate justice

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged industrialised nations to take greater responsibility for climate damage, insisting that “polluters must pay”.

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Outlook, Teams go dark as Microsoft battles global outage

Microsoft 365, Outlook and Teams suffered a major global disruption on Friday, leaving thousands of users, including in India, unable to access essential services…reports Asian Lite News Desk Microsoft’s services, including Microsoft

Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris International has warned that global conflicts are increasingly

Cyber Chiefs Urge Urgent PHP Security Update

Cybersecurity agencies in the UK, EU and Australia have warned organisations to

UK firms land £330m Africa deals

British exporters are set to benefit from more than £330 million in

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Ramaphosa Warns Against Words That Divide South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to protect the constitutional values of equality, non-racialism and human dignity alongside the country’s diverse cultural heritage.

Egypt Unearths 4,000-Year-Old Tomb

Joint Egyptian-Spanish mission discovers Fifth Dynasty tomb containing decorated chapels of two ancient officials….reports Africa Daily News Desk Egypt has announced the discovery of

Nigeria: Kano Hosts Mass Wedding for 1,500 Couples

Nigeria’s Kano State hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples under the Auren Gata programme, with the initiative providing marriage support, medical screening, counselling

Archbishop of Canterbury Reaffirms £100m Slavery Fund Commitment

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has visited Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, where thousands of enslaved Africans were imprisoned before being transported across the

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Nigeria become first African U-17 women’s world champions

Nigeria’s Flamingos have made history by beating Japan 2-1 in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Morocco….reports Africa Daily News Desk Nigeria’s

Africa Welcomes the Olympics

Dakar makes history as the first African city to host an Olympic event, welcoming young athletes from around the world….reports Africa Daily News Desk

DR Congo to Honour Fallen Cycling Hero

Congolese cyclist Miguel Masaisai, who rode across the continent to promote peace, died on 18 September 2026 and will be honoured posthumously by DR

Proteas Welcome Jonsson Workwear Test Deal

Jonsson Workwear will become the first brand on the front of the Proteas Men’s Test shirt in five years….reports Africa Daily News Desk Cricket

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Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO

Nvidia’s leadership crisis deepens as Jensen Huang steps down, Colette Kress takes interim charge and Washington lawmakers demand answers over China-related national security allegations…reports Asian Lite News Desk Jensen Huang has resigned as chief executive of Nvidia amid allegations surrounding