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A tragic aircraft accident has claimed the lives of 60 individuals.

Tiktok got briefly banned in the United States yesterday, January 19, 2025.

TikTok to restore services in the U.S. following collaboration with Trump

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TikTok goes dark in the US prior to official ban effect

TikTok is set to be banned in the US on January 19. But President-elect Trump says he may give the platform a 90-day reprieve, a decision he is yet to confirm on Monday.

I may give TikTok a 90-day extension - Trump to confirm on Monday

Trump’s inauguration to be held indoors after concerning weather reports

L-R: Tosin Eniolorunda, Co-founder/CEO Moniepoint Inc.; Felix Ike, Co-founder/CTO Moniepoint Inc.

Moniepoint Inc has successfully raised US$110 million in equity financing, to power the dreams of millions of businesses and their customers across Africa and the diaspora.

Moniepoint reaches African unicorn status with $110 million funding boost

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Jacob Zuma’s daughter, Nomcebo Zuma, is officially the 16th wife of the <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/lifestyle/these-3-wealthy-african-kings-are-worth-dollar63-billion/89262c2">King of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland</a>, following a traditional ceremony on Monday night.

Jacob Zuma’s daughter becomes the 16th wife of Eswatini's King

Nigeria Police captures bandits [Daily Trust]

The Nigerian police are on red alert and may soon seek military intervention to maintain order following a wave of violent protests that have erupted in several major cities across Nigeria.

#EndbadGovernance: Nigeria police may seek military intervention to end violent protests

MTN Nigeria reported a substantial loss after tax of ₦519.1 billion in the first half of 2024, largely due to challenging macroeconomic conditions in Nigeria, including record-high inflation and a weaker naira.

MTN Nigeria reports ₦519.1 billion loss in first half of 2024

Ghana Police mourns the death of one of its horses, P/H Corporal Queen Mother

The youth-led demonstrations planned to be held between July 31 and August 6 were intended to address a range of pressing issues and concerns that resonate deeply with many citizens

Police in Ghana ban youths from protesting high cost of living crisis

According to the index, the yield on Ivory Coast’s debt maturing in 2028 fell 13 basis points to 7.09% on Monday, the lowest since April 15. South Africa’s dollar debt due in 2030 traded at a yield of 6.9%, down from over 8.5% in October.

Ivory Coast ranks as the best-rated sovereign in Sub-Saharan Africa - report

China has dethroned the United States of America (USA) as its approval ratings in the region rose six percentage points, from 52% in 2022 to 58% in 2023, two points ahead of the U.S. According to the report, <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/careers/china-is-fast-becoming-a-top-destination-for-african-students-who-want-to-study/898pd8h">China recorded its highest leadership approval rating</a> in Africa in a decade, while <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leade...

China dethrones USA as the most influential global power in Africa: Report

ByteDance prefers to shut down TikTok instead of selling it to a US buyer [BBC]

The US market accounted for approximately 25% of TikTok’s total revenues last year

ByteDance prefers to shut down TikTok in US instead of selling it to American buyer

Trying out home composting can reduce your food waste, and it's beneficial for your garden or plants too.

Nigerians waste 113kg of food at home per year, amounting to 24.79 million tons of household food waste in the country—the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa.

10 African countries that waste the most food in 2024

Homo Sapiens originated in Africa over 300,000 years ago, according to a new study

By analysing the modern and ancient genomic data for Europeans and Asians, researchers concluded that modern humans descended from Africa before migrating out of the continent

Report says 9 out of 10 Africans are unqualified for jobs they apply for

More Africans are resigning from their jobs in search of healthier company culture and better work-life balance as opposed to just wanting a higher salary.

Top 5 highest-paying jobs in Africa in 2024

The deep-sea cable project will connect 32 other African countries and directly support economic development in Africa, fostering further growth of 4G and 5G

World's longest subsea cable spanning 45,000km has landed in Nigeria

Nairobi, Kenya - A gateway to East Africa, and a hub for business and innovation.

48% of workers said their financial stress has increased since before the Covid-19 pandemic began in March 2020

48% of Kenyans are feeling financially stressed, new Old Mutual Group survey finds

The Africa Investment Report 2023” revealed that Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa collectively account for a dominant 68% share of the continent's total investment influx in 2023.

Kenya, Egypt, and Nigeria dominate Africa's investment hotspots list in 2023 - Report

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