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National Hurricane Center tracks three storms


National Hurricane Center tracks three storms

According to the National Hurricane Center, the probability of such storms developing is less than 45%. The probability of a storm developing in the next 48 hours is almost 0%. A “super strong” September is expected in the tropics AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter joined Bernie Rayno live on AccuWeather Network on August 22 to […]

Why are the Mpox vaccines, which have been in use since 2022, only now coming to Africa?


Why are the Mpox vaccines, which have been in use since 2022, only now coming to Africa?

Without this stamp, organizations like the vaccine organization Gavi and Unicef ​​​​cannot buy vaccines; they can only support donations based on complex negotiations between countries. Low-income countries like Congo, one of the poorest countries in the world, rely on organizations like Gavi to buy vaccines. Just this month, the WHO asked vaccine manufacturers to submit […]

US official holds talks in Africa on responsible use of military AI


US official holds talks in Africa on responsible use of military AI

Abuja, Nigeria — A U.S. State Department official was in Nigeria this week to speak with local and regional authorities about the responsible use of artificial intelligence in military applications. Mallory Stewart, assistant secretary of state for the Office of Arms Control, Deterrence and Stability, said her two-day visit with Nigerian representatives of the ECOWAS […]

Suspected serial killer escapes from police custody in Nairobi, Kenya | Crime news


Suspected serial killer escapes from police custody in Nairobi, Kenya | Crime news

Collins Jumaisi, who is accused of murdering 42 women’s bodies, escapes from a police station along with twelve others. A manhunt is underway in Kenya for a man who escaped from a Nairobi police cell. The man is said to have confessed to the murder of 42 women after dismembered bodies were found in a […]

Food, music, vendors, free entry


Food, music, vendors, free entry

Fun, peaceful and varied event: everyone is welcome, 18 years and younger with parents or guardians COLONIAL HEIGHTS – Celebrate people and culture of African descent at Africa Fest 2024. The free festival featuring fashion, delicious food, vibrant music, dancing, booths, back-to-school gifts and more is sponsored by the nonprofit organization Unapologetically Black and presented […]

Netanyahu wants to hold Hamas responsible for agreement – ​​BNN Bloomberg


Netanyahu wants to hold Hamas responsible for agreement – ​​BNN Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to shift responsibility for a ceasefire and hostage-taking agreement onto Hamas on Sunday as the top U.S. diplomat arrived in Tel Aviv to push for a deal. “We are in negotiations, not a scenario where we just give and give,” Netanyahu said on Sunday at the start […]

Ethiopian Airlines opens exclusive Silver Lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for ShebaMiles Silver members


Ethiopian Airlines opens exclusive Silver Lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for ShebaMiles Silver members

Home » News from the airlines » Ethiopian Airlines opens exclusive Silver Lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for ShebaMiles Silver members Saturday, August 17, 2024 Reading time: 2 Minutes Ethiopian Airlines opens the Silver Lounge, a tranquil retreat for ShebaMiles Silver members at Addis Ababa Bole Airport, offering world-class comfort and amenities. Ethiopian […]

African e-commerce company Jumia completes sale of secondary shares for $99.6 million


African e-commerce company Jumia completes sale of secondary shares for .6 million

Almost two weeks ago, TechCrunch reported that African e-commerce giant Jumia planned to sell 20 million American Depositary Shares (ADS), raising over $100 million, with the stock price at the time hovering around $5.70. The online retailer has now completed the at-the-market transaction offering of 20,227,736 ADSs. Jumia sold the shares at an average price […]

Ethiopian Airlines announces Abusera Airport by Zaha Hadid Architects


Ethiopian Airlines announces Abusera Airport by Zaha Hadid Architects

Photo credit: Alamy. Image courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects share share on facebook. Þjórsárdalur Email Pinterest WhatsApp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1020066/ethiopian-airlines-unveils-abusera-airport-by-zaha-hadid-architects To support the airline’s rapid expansion, Ethiopian Airlines Group has embarked on a new project to build Africa’s largest airport in Abusera, south of Addis Ababa. Designed by a consortium led by Dar Al-Handasah Consultants, Zaha […]

Africa’s largest airport planned for 2029


Africa’s largest airport planned for 2029

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, has announced ambitious plans to build Africa’s largest airport by 2029. This new mega airport, located near the town of Bishoftu, about 40 kilometers from the capital Addis Ababa, is expected to handle up to 110 million passengers annually once it is fully operational, surpassing all other airports on the […]