Wednesday, January 14, 2026

This TikTok star sharing Australian animal stories doesn’t exist – it’s AI Blakface

The self-described “Bush Legend” on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram is growing in popularity. These short and sharp videos feature an Aboriginal man – sometimes painted up in ochre, other times in an all khaki outfit – as he introduces different native animals and facts about them. These videos are paired with miscellaneous yidaki (didgeridoo) tunes

What 2025 revealed about Francophone Africa’s tech ecosystem ambitions

Hello! Hello. It’s the first edition of 2026! Welcome back to Francophone Weekly by TechCabal , your weekly deep dive into the tech ecosystem across French-speaking Africa. Previous editions have been published on the web , but email versions of the newsletter will land directly in your inbox every Tuesday at noon. By default, this

Pan-African fintech NALA deepens stablecoin rails to speed up dollar flows

NALA, a pan-African payments startup operating in 18 countries, has partnered with UK-based payments infrastructure provider Noah to launch a cross-border settlement network for Africa and Asia. It will allow merchants in emerging markets to receive stablecoin payments and convert instantly to local currencies. Building on the March 2024 debut of its B2B payments platform

Tanzania Strengthens Emergency Preparedness: Advancing the Establishment of National Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs)

Dodoma — Tanzania has taken a major step toward strengthening its capacity to respond to public health emergencies and disasters through the successful completion of a three-day Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Awareness Orientation Session. The high-level engagement brought together senior government officials, leaders, technical experts, and partners to advance the establishment of nationally coordinated EMTs

Liberia advances implementation of amended International Health Regulations

Monrovia — The Government of Liberia has taken a key step towards implementing the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) following the signing of a national declaration of commitment after a three-day national technical workshop held in Monrovia from 15–17 December 2025, with support from World Health Organization (WHO). The workshop brought together

Feature: I’ve Never Played Final Fantasy 7 Before, But I’m Liking The Remake On Xbox So Far

With so many games on the market, it's not uncommon for people to accidentally gloss over some absolute classics over the years, and one...

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BusinessDay 14th Jan 2026

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AFCON 2025: Chelle warns Super Eagles of toughest test against Morocco

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has warned his players to be wary of hosts Morocco ahead of Wednesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final showdown, describing the Atlas Lions as Nigeria’s toughest test of the tournament so far. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, the Malian tactician, who has guided Nigeria to an impressive

Nigeria opens its skies to Amazon Kuiper, ending Starlink’s LEO head start

Nigeria’s satellite broadband market is entering a new competitive phase after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) granted Amazon’s Project Kuiper a seven-year landing permit, clearing the way for the US technology giant to begin satellite internet operations in the country from 2026. The approval, dated February 28, 2026, authorises Kuiper to operate its space segment

We choose Denmark, Greenland pushes back against Trump

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Copenhagen [Liselotte Sabroe / Ritzau Scanpix via Reuters] Jens Frederik Nielsen, Greenland’s prime minister, has said the self-governed Arctic territory wants to remain part of Denmark and has no interest in joining the United

AFCON 2025: NFF dismisses officiating bias concerns ahead of Nigeria–Morocco clash

AFCON 2025: NFF dismisses officiating bias concerns ahead of Nigeria–Morocco clash The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has played down concerns over possible biased officiating ahead of Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final clash against hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday night. Read Also: Iwobi credits team

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Mono acquisition delivers Silverbacks’ 10th exit as the firm shifts sights to sports

Silverbacks Holdings, an Africa-focused private investment firm, has recorded its 10th portfolio exit following the acquisition of Nigerian open banking fintech startup Mono by payments company Flutterwave, as the firm expands its bets into sports. The exit, completed in an all-stock deal in early January, underlines a broader pattern in African venture markets: fintech, particularly

Watch: Paul McCartney ponders post-Beatles life in ‘Man on the Run’ trailer

1 of 7 | Amazon MGM Studios released a trailer for "Man on the Run," a documentary charting the career of Paul McCartney following the break-up of the Beatles. Photo courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Amazon MGM Studios released a trailer and poster for Man on the Run, a documentary charting

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Changing the narrative on suicide: an engagement with the media

During an engagement with media houses on responsible reporting of suicide and suicide attempts, the Ministry of Health and Social Services reported that 1474 Namibians had lost their lives by suicide over the past three years. The media dialogue was a response to what appeared to be a suicide contagion following media reports of suicide

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No power, no phone, no radio: why comms dropped out during the central Victorian fires

Australia has entered an era of climate instability, where communications during bushfires and extreme weather must perform under increasingly severe conditions. Digital services such as the VicEmergency app and mobile fire alerts have become central to how people receive bushfire warnings. They work well in everyday conditions, but rely on mobile phone coverage and household