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Google has collaborated with African universities and research institutions to launch WAXAL, an open-source speech database designed to support the development of voice-based artificial intelligence for African languages.  African institutions, including Makerere University in Uganda, the University of Ghana, Digital Umuganda in Rwanda, and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), participated in the data

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has warned the public against damaging currency banknotes, citing a rise in cash flower bouquets and ornamental displays that it says contravene the country’s Penal Code. In a notice on Monday, the CBK said it has observed a rise in the use of Kenya Shilling notes to create cash

WHO launches new global guidelines to create healthier school food environments printg@who.int Mon, 02/02/2026 - 11:24 27 January 2026...

Maputo, Janeiro de 2026 — Chuvas intensas e cheias severas desde meados de Dezembro de 2025 afectaram cerca de 1,3 milhão de pessoas na África Austral, destruindo habitações e infraestruturas críticas, interrompendo o acesso a serviços de saúde e aumentando o risco de doenças transmitidas pela água e por vetores. De acordo com avaliações preliminares

The South Australian state election will be held on March...

The South Australian state election will be held on March...

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Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta in a deal worth an initial €35 million, with a further €5 million in potential add-ons. Contract Runs Until 2030 Lookman reportedly signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Atletico, keeping him at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano until June 30, 2030. Fenerbahçe Links Collapse

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly gone on strike ahead of Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League clash with local rivals Al-Riyadh on Monday, amid growing frustration over the club’s transfer policy. The 40-year-old Portuguese superstar, who reportedly earns around £488,000 per day, is said to be unhappy with how Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) manages Al-Nassr’s finances

Maser Group chief executive officer Prateek Suri will attend the World Governments Summit in Dubai, which begins on 3 February, where he is slated to speak at a roundtable on global logistics and trade. The annual summit brings together world leaders, policymakers and industry experts to discuss issues in governance, economic development and technological innovation

The federal government on Monday, flagged off a free nationwide training program, signing agreements with six professional bodies. Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of the Vice President, said in a statement that about 10 million Nigerians will benefit from the financial inclusion and literacy. Kashim Shettima

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered that nine individuals accused of carrying out the June 13, 2025, attack on Yelwata Community in Benue. an incident that left about 150 people dead be remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered that the suspects remain in custody while their bail applications are

Airtel Africa, one of the largest telecommunication companies on the continent, expanded its fibre network to more than 81,500 kilometres as of December 2025, reinforcing its drive to improve connectivity across its 14 markets, according to the company’s latest financial report.  The company added about 4,000 km of new fibre in the past nine months