December 10, 2023
Swiss federal authorities announced on Tuesday the repatriation of a marble head depicting a young woman from the Hellenistic period, estimated to be around 2,000 years old. The sculpture, discovered a decade ago in a warehouse in Geneva, is considered an “archaeological treasure of significant value” and a remarkable testimony to Hellenistic influence in North
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Senegalese entrepreneur Adja Sembene Fall found herself propelled into the digital sphere when her nascent venture, Contanna fair-trade tea company, commenced operations with a meager sum of $200. “Due to financial constraints, opening a physical shop was out of the question. We started in my brother’s backyard, selling our teas via social media over three
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During a period marked by a slowdown in capital flows to emerging markets and the upheaval faced by start-up companies due to the Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse, the FT/Statista 2023 annual ranking of Africa’s fastest-growing companies mirrors a time of corporate dynamism during the peak of the pandemic. The second-year ranking highlights that businesses in
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In a historic move, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced yesterday that Nairobi will be the official home of the Headquarters of the African Clubs Association (ACA). This decision comes hot on the heels of another significant development, as NBA Africa unveiled its new office in the bustling Kenyan capital, further solidifying Nairobi’s growing
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In a surprising and welcome development, Somalia is marking a triumphant return to the forefront of the real estate sector, signaling a positive shift in the country’s economic landscape. After years of instability, economic challenges, and political turmoil, the nation is now witnessing a remarkable resurgence in the construction and property development industry. This newfound
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In a thrilling showdown that captivated basketball enthusiasts across the continent, the Kenya Women’s 3×3 basketball team emerged triumphant, defeating Egypt to lift the prestigious Africa Cup. The intense battle left fans on the edge of their seats as both teams showcased their prowess on the court. From the opening tip-off, it was evident that
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During the height of the Cold War in the 20th century, the mere thought of a truly emancipated Africa teeming with organic, contextual, participatory, and liberatory democracy inspired livid fury in the minds of Western imperialists. This was aggravated where certain African governments in the immediate post-colonial era of the 20th century chose to take
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As the year comes to a close, so much has happened in Africa and globally, and lessons must be drawn from such human experiences. The year has been replete with victories and losses in various contexts, particularly as shaped by the lived realities of Covid-19. The hope that there would be a gradual triumph over
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The global demand for medicinal cannabis is continuously surging, and African countries are hopeful this will significantly improve their economic fortunes. One such country charting new paths regarding the medicinal cannabis industry is Malawi. And in order to court worthy investment in this incipient industry, Malawi asked former American boxer Mike Tyson to be its
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The MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Games) forever changed the videogame industry and the way they are defined, this achievement is because this genre is based on the successful idea of combining the gameplay and elements of the classic role-playing videogames (such as: Customizable avatars, skills, levels, experience points, among others.) along with huge virtual
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