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Published on 17:06 GMT

AFRICA/SUDAN - Is Sudan moving toward partition?

Wednesday, 18 June 2025 Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) - Is Sudan heading toward a de facto partition? This is the question several regional analysts are asking following the takeover of the so-called "border triangle" between Sudan, Libya, and Egypt …

Source: Fides - Public Broadcaster
Published on 20:10 GMT

Groundbreaking remote robotic surgery: Patient was in Africa; doc was in Fl

Fernando da Silva, who lives in the southern African nation of Angola, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March. Three months later, he underwent a procedure to cut out the cancer from a surgeon who has done tens of thousands of similar procedures. But …

Source: HealthLeaders - Tennessee - Pending
Published on 14:18 GMT

Sika Strengthens Presence in China, Brazil and Africa

Sika announced today that the company continues to deliver on its Local-for-Local strategy with the launch of three new manufacturing investments in China, Brazil, and Morocco. The investments reinforce Sika’s commitment to serving customers with local …

Source: Adhesive & Sealants Industry - Neutral
Published on 15:47 GMT

Russia has channelled its economic interests away from the West and towards Asia and Africa

Source: KHQ - Washington State - Neutral
Published on 16:21 GMT

Operation Bangui: The Untold Story of AIDS Research in Africa

Newswise — Unfounded rumours have long circulated about Africans being injected with HIV for research purposes. But what about this: African soldiers getting their blood tested at a health centre in the early days of AIDS and then being injected with …

Source: Newswise - Neutral
Published on 17:06 GMT

AFRICA/NIGERIA - Auxiliary Bishop of Minna: "It is inexplicable that such cruelty was inflicted on hundreds of people"

Minna - "What happened in Makurdi is truly horrible," said the Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Minna, Luka Sylvester Gopep, to Fides, in a commentary on the massacre that occurred on the night of June 13-14 in Benue State . Speaking to Fides, …

Source: Fides - Public Broadcaster
Published on 19:53 GMT

Morocco to build Africa’s first offshore windfarm near its ‘windy city’

Last year, Morocco, with the aid of a $2.1m loan from the European Investment Bank, issued a call for a feasibility study on offshore wind (see further reading). The exercise was overseen by the Moroccan Renewable Energy Agency.

Source: Global Construction Review - Neutral
Published on 13:19 GMT

Test championship win proves South Africa's cricket credentials

Victory in the World Test Championship final over Australia ended South Africa's agonising 27-year wait for an ICC trophy, and coach Shukri Conrad believes more success is not far off following a rapturous welcome home in Johannesburg on Wednesday. …

Source: Channel News Asia - Pro-Government
Published on 13:35 GMT

Using personal loans to fund a business: What South Africa entrepreneurs should know?

An increasing number of South Africans are turning to personal loans to fund business ventures, according to Nedbank. While this approach may seem accessible, experts warn it carries significant risks if not backed by a solid financial plan. Wendy Beaumont …

Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
Published on 13:18 GMT

Africa’s AI market to be the next growth frontier for global tech players

In a rapidly evolving global digital landscape, Africa's burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) market is beginning to command attention as a promising new frontier for tech investments. Despite attracting less than 2% of global AI investments, …

Source: CNBC Africa - Neutral