World Health Organization Staff under attack in Gaza
Following intensified hostilities in Deir al Balah after the latest evacuation order issued by Israeli military, the World Health Organization staff residence was recently attacked three times.
Remote Karatu Township scares Kenya’s Harambee Stars out of CECAFA tourney
Sudan started, then Congo Brazaville and now Kenya. The CECAFA tourney, being held in Northern Tanzania seems to be facing other challenges than football matches
Identity Crisis: Artificial Intelligence engines ignore black skin tones and African Hair texture
More than 54 percent of AI founders say they use original models like OpenAI’s GPT in their products, which means most of them are not building their own models.
Tahmeed Coach drops Scania, switching onto MAN buses
Marcopolo coaches are usually manufactured in Brazil, but the Tahmeed ones were assembled in Mombasa by the Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AA).
African Tech startup Funding jumps to hit USD 427 million in 2025
Although, on the other hand, fewer start-ups managed raise funds this time, those that did actually pulled in bigger rounds.
Arusha Airport to begin night operations from January 2026, ready for AFCON 2027 traffic
Arusha Airport is now capable of handling 500,000 passengers, but at the moment, the traffic movement at the terminal is around 450,000 travellers per year on average.
12,340 immigrants intercepted while floating on the Mediterranean Sea. 320 found dead
a total of 10,653 men; 1,136 women and 404 children have been lifted from the high seas, possibly escaping from their homelands and trying to seek better refuge elsewhere.
The Malaria-Free Middle East and North African countries still face danger from the disease
Except for Yemen, most of the MENA Region is malaria-free but given malaria vector presence, it may not take long before the disease crops up again
South Sudan seeks support from IMF and the World Bank in resurrecting its economy
Juba's ministerial delegation to Washington DC, held an audience with representatives from the World Bank (WB), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and senior members of the United States Congress.
Limited Internet Penetration and poor data service hinder educational technology in Tanzania
the report points out that, while the potential for EdTech to improve educational outcomes is significant, various challenges and barriers remain that hinder effective implementation and accessibility.