Latest News of AFRI
PE Firm Harith Buys African Infrastructure Fund for $360 Million
By Yahoo! Finance |
1 day ago
A group led by Harith General Partners is acquiring an infrastructure fund with stakes in assets like Lanseria Airport and Kelvin Power Station for $360 million. This deal offers an exit opportunity f...
Putin sends African lion, brown bears and cockatoos to North Korea as gift of support
By The Guardian |
2 days ago
Russian President sent over 70 animals, including an African lion and brown bears, as a gift to North Korea, strengthening ties with Kim Jong-un amid the Ukraine war. The transfer was overseen by Russ...
Donald Trump has picked more white men called Doug than African Americans
By Newsweek |
2 days ago
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominations show lack of diversity, with more white men named Doug than African Americans. This contrasts with President Joe Biden's diverse cabinet, including t...
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AFCON 2025: The Road To Morocco Begins As 24 Teams Confirmed For Africa's Biggest Football Tournament
By Forbes | 2 days agoThe TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 qualifiers have concluded, with 24 teams confirmed for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on December 21, 2025....
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Ed Sheeran, Fuse ODG: do they know they're dead right about Band Aid? Africa needs more than a singalong
By The Guardian | 3 days agoThe 40th-anniversary version of Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" will feature a mix of previous versions. Critics like Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG argue against perpetuating stereotypes about Afr...
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Embuldeniya returns for Sri Lanka's two-match test series in South Africa
By AP NEWS | 4 days agoLasith Embuldeniya returns to Sri Lanka's test cricket squad after a two-year absence for matches in South Africa. Led by Dhananjaya de Silva, the squad includes nine batters, three spinners, and five...
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Socium doubles down on Francophone Africa after $5M seed round
By Yahoo! Finance | 4 days agoSenegal's Socium is capitalizing on the rising demand for HR-tech solutions in French-speaking African countries. The startup has secured $5 million in seed funding to expand its HR platform, focusing...
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Socium doubles down on Francophone Africa after $5M seed round | TechCrunch
By TechCrunch | 4 days agoSenegal's Socium is seizing the growing demand for HR-tech solutions in French-speaking African countries, with plans to expand its HR platform and services across the region....
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England v South Africa: Autumn Nations Series rugby union - live
By The Guardian | 6 days agoThe Springboks are expected to dominate against England, but past matchups have shown unexpected outcomes. Despite recent losses, England has a history of surprising performances. When these proud nat...
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Jamie George expects 'war' with South Africa as England aim to end losing run
By The Guardian | 1 week agoEngland's captain Jamie George is ready for a tough battle against South Africa at Twickenham, with a historic rivalry set to continue on Saturday. Both teams are preparing for a physical and confront...
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New tech requires rulebook revamp, says S.Africa's communications regulator
By Yahoo! Finance | 1 week agoSouth Africa's ICT sector needs policy and regulatory changes to adapt to emerging technologies like satellite internet and AI. The ICASA chair aims to revamp the legislative framework and finalize a ...
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A lion cub evacuated from Lebanon to a South African sanctuary escapes airstrikes and abuse
By AP NEWS | 1 week agoA lion cub named Sara was rescued from Lebanon by Animals Lebanon and relocated to a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa, escaping abuse and Israeli airstrikes. The group is dedicated to saving animals...
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Fears for spread of malaria in Africa as study finds resistance to frontline drug
By The Guardian | 1 week agoResearchers found evidence of artemisinin resistance in young African children with severe malaria. Study revealed 1 in 10 children showed resistance, raising concerns as this drug is crucial in treat...
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Penn Museum uncovers another set of remains believed to belong to 1985 MOVE victim Delisha Africa
By CBS News | 1 week agoPenn Museum staff discovered additional human remains believed to be of 12-year-old Delisha Africa, a victim of the 1985 MOVE bombing in West Philadelphia. The museum conducted an inventory review and...
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Varma's hundred leads India to 11-run victory over South Africa despite Jansen's late onslaught
By AP NEWS | 1 week agoTilak Varma set a record as the youngest batter to score a T20 hundred against South Africa, leading India to an 11-run victory. India took a 2-1 series lead, with the final match scheduled for Friday...