April 18
Africa: The World's Oldest and Most Prestigious Programming Contest "International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals 2023 Hosted by AASTMT" is Happening in Luxor with Huawei as the Diamond Sponsor
Under the patronage of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Egypt is witnessing a distinctive event as the city of Luxor will host the forty-sixth and forty-seventh… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Africa: American Women Are Ditching Relaxers Because Of Cancer Risk, But Sales In Africa Are Rising
In the world of beauty and personal care, trends often reflect more than just style; they can also reveal significant shifts in health consciousness and cultural attitudes. One… Read more »
April 12
Africa: The Tentacles of Iranian Interference
The war in Gaza and its aftermath of renewed tensions between Hezbollah and the Hebrew state are a reminder of the extent of Iranian interference in the region. But the mullahs'… Read more »
April 05
Benin: Empire Groupe Presents the Second Edition of the Festival International des Arts du Bénin (FInAB) to be Held From 23 to 28 April 2024
After a successful first edition, Cotonou will be hosting the second edition of the Benin International Arts Festival (FInAB) from 23 to 28 April 2024 at the Palais des… Read more »
April 02
Africa: From Lagos to London: A Comparative Analysis of Gambling Trends in African and Europe
Gaming laws and trends are undoubtedly diverse and perplexing. What is considered completely legitimate and widely accepted in one geographical area may be deemed unlawful and… Read more »
March 28
Africa: Akere Muna Appointed Goodwill Ambassador of the African Legal Support Facility
With the choice of Akere Muna as Goodwill Ambassador, a new era begins for the ALSF. This marks a new chapter in its commitment to build sustainable legal capacity on the African… Read more »
February 23
Africa: In Kigali, the "Young Leaders" Selected by the French African Foundation Aim to Establish Excellence as the New Common Ground Between France and the African Continent.
From February 26 to March 1, the latest cohort of the flagship "Young Leaders" program of the French-African Foundation will convene in the Rwandan capital. Under the joint… Read more »
Africa: Mining Indaba 2024 - The ALSF Urges African Governments to Update Mining Legislation
The Mining Indaba, held in Cape Town, South Africa between 5th to 8th February 2024, is Africa ’ s largest mining conference, bringing together public and private sector… Read more »
December 13, 2023
South Sudan: Sudanese Conflict - Towards Internationalization with the Involvement of Foreign Mercenaries
An International Turn in the Sudanese Conflict Read more »
December 11, 2023
Africa: Tobacco Harm Reduction Not a One-Size Fits all Approach
As the world moves to embrace Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) interventions through adopting novel nicotine products such as electronic cigarettes, nicotine patches and others, there… Read more »
November 24, 2023
Africa: Banning Flavoured E-cigarettes Won't Reduce Smoking Rates-Experts
The public health community is working on numerous interventions to restrict and ban the uptake and use of novel nicotine products. Among their strategies include imposing stiffer… Read more »
November 23, 2023
Africa: The Animation School chooses Honoris United Universities for its Pan-African Expansion
Honoris United Universities, the first and largest pan-African network of private higher education institutions, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its group: The… Read more »
Africa: Vaping and Smoking Interchangeably Puts Young People's Health at Risk
As conversations around Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) ensue, there seems to be little or no consensus between public health and THR advocates on the adoption of nicotine… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Africa: Securiport Announces Diamond Sponsorship of the Airport Council International Africa
Securiport, a global leader in civil aviation security with an expertise in the use of data analytics and rules-based targeting for risk assessment and threat detection,… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Africa: Securiport Announces Bronze Sponsorship of the 79th IATA AGM And World Air Transport Summit
Securiport, a global leader in civil aviation security with an expertise in the use of data analytics and rules-based targeting for risk assessment and threat detection,… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: Securiport Wins Five Govies Government Security Awards
Security Today Magazine Announced the 2023 Platinum and Gold Winners Read more »
November 10, 2023
Africa: PIEX Group Completes Acquisition of the Apexfarma Group and its Subsidiary Cross Pharm
PIEX Group, a leading distributor of healthcare and wellness products in Africa, announces that it has signed the acquisition of Apexfarma group, a company that specializes in the… Read more »
Africa: Countries Reap Benefits from Implementing Tobacco Harm Reduction Programs
With the world losing over 8 million people to tobacco-related deaths, there is a need for safer alternatives that deliver nicotine without exposing consumers to harm. However,… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Africa: PMI Confident in Attaining Smoke-Free Status By 2030
Seven years from now, one of the world’s leading innovative Tobacco Companies, Phillip Morris International (PMI), could realize its target of eliminating combustible… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Africa: Nicotine Innovation Versus Regulation - Players Urged to Prioritise Child Protection
Innovation is the mainstay of every successful economy. Owing to the massive opportunities’ innovation presents on the economic front, it is no surprise that governments are… Read more »
Africa: Nicotine Ignorance Killing More People Than Smoking Itself
At the recent Global Nicotine Tobacco Forum (GTNF) in Seoul, South Korea, BAT's global head of business communications, Jonathan Atwood warned that a lack of knowledge and… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Africa: COP10 Presents Platform for Tobacco Industry and Public Health to Find Common Ground on Tobacco Harm Reduction
The upcoming Conference of Parties (COP10), to be held in Panama from November 20 to 25, 2023, is an opportunity for the Tobacco industry to learn from each other on how best to… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Africa: Huawei Announces Business Results for the First Three Quarters of 2023
Huawei unveiled its business results for the first three quarters of 2023 on October 27, 2023. During this period, Huawei generated CNY456.6 billion ($62,47 billion) in… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Africa: Should the Media Take a Neutral Stance In the Tobacco Harm Reduction Discourse?
The late South African Philanthropist and clergyman, Archbishop Desmond Tutu once said, “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the… Read more »
Africa: Quit Or Die - The Moral Dilemma Facing Tobacco Harm Reduction Interventions
Forty-seven years on since Professor Michael Russell’s famous quotation, people are still dying from tar despite smoking for nicotine, the World Health Organisation (WHO)… Read more »