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Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on ‘Stopping Child Marriage’ in the Thirteenth Episode of “Our Africa by Merck Foundation†TV Program
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany released the Thirteenth Episode of their first-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media handles. ‘Our Africa by Merck...

6 people accused of witchcraft killed, 2 burned alive, official says
Six people accused of witchcraft were killed, burned alive, stoned or beaten by a militia in Burundi, a local official told AFP on Wednesday. The official and witnesses, who all asked for anonymity, said the incident happened on Monday after...

CMG hosts 'African Partners' media exchange event to foster China-Africa cooperation
As the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) approaches, a media exchange event titled "A Civilization Symphony and a Digital Dream-Builder: 'African Partners'" was held in Beijing on Saturday. The event, hosted by China...

CMG hosts media exchange event to foster China-Africa cooperation
China Media Group (CMG) hosts the media campaign "A Civilization Symphony and a Digital Dream-Builder: 'African Partners'" in Beijing, capital of China, August 31, 2024. /CMG China Media Group (CMG) hosts the media campaign "A Civilization...

Amazon Seller Statistics 2024 By SMBs vs Enterprise, Device Traffic, Social Media Advertising, Concerns And Alternate Platforms
Amazon Seller Statistics 2024 By SMBs vs Enterprise, Device Traffic, Social Media Advertising, Concerns And Alternate Platforms August 25, 2024 — Introduction Amazon Seller Statistics: Amazon is the world’s largest eCommerce platform. Just as its...

'Life is impossible': Burundians battle crippling shortages
BUJUM - Gerard walks despondently around his small pharmacy in the centre of Burundi's main city Bujumbura, surveying the many empty shelves. "Patients are dying due to a lack of access to certain treatments," says the pharmacist, who is in his...

The Citizen: 20-years of resilience and impact in Tanzania’s media landscape
As The Citizen celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is more than just a milestone—it is a testament to the enduring legacy of a publication that has continually shaped the narrative of Tanzania’s development. Over the past two decades, The Citizen...

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on the Importance of Supporting Girl Education in the Eleventh Episode of “Our Africa by Merck Foundation” TV Program
NAIROBI — Merck Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany released the Eleventh Episode of their first-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media handles. ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ is a pan...

Bujumbura: President Neva still counts on the Imbonerakure to develop and secure Burundi
This Saturday, the former Hutu rebellion celebrated the 8th edition of the day dedicated to the members of its youth league, the Imbonerakure. The ceremony took place in the commercial city, Bujumbura. Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye...

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej focuses on Breaking Infertility Stigma in the Tenth Episode of “Our Africa by Merck Foundation†TV Program
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany has launched the Tenth Episode of their First-ever TV program – ‘Our Africa by Merck Foundation’ on their social media handles. ‘Our Africa by Merck...

The art of storytelling, Raila’s new quest and Kenyan politics
“My heart is ready, my hands are steady and with your support, I shall get the opportunity to be of service to Africa, the cradle of mankind. I am made in Eastern Africa for Africa,” so declared former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in an event on...

NFT Statistics 2024 By Top Marketplaces, Collectors, Country, Gender, Art Segment, Traffic Source AND Website Traffic
NFT challenges include issues related to copyright, intellectual property rights, ownership rights, privacy and data protection laws, money laundering, security issues, risk of fraud, and taxation aspects. NFTs benefit collectors by enabling new...

Teacher Statistics By Education Level, Demographics, Country Wise Time Spend, Salary, Workload, Grade Level, Social Media, Shortage, Vacancy, Reason of Leaving Job and Technology Trends
Teachers are an indispensable part of our society, facing numerous challenges worldwide. They play a crucial role in educating millions of children each year, from elementary education to higher degrees.In 2023, concerns have been raised about a...

Jailed talk-show host pardoned by Burundi's president
A talk-show host who was jailed for undermining Burundi’s national integrity has been pardoned. Floriane Irangabiye was 18 months into a 10-year prison sentence when the presidency announced on Thursday that it was granting her “a full remission”....

Ghana drawn in tough groups for Africa Beach Volleyball Championships
The group stage draw for the 2025 Africa Beach Volleyball Championship in Morocco has been announced, with Team Ghana set to compete in both the men’s and women’s categories. In the women’s competition, Ghana has been placed in two groups—Pool E...

Rwanda : the sport supposed to unite refugees risks going wrong
The ministry in charge of refugees and the UNHCR organized inter-camp sports games for refugees to promote love, understanding and solidarity among them. Different disciplines were scheduled at the Mahama camp which came out on top. Five...

The info tsar and social media toxicity
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba SOCIAL media can be a very toxic place; it is not for the faint-hearted, and as Muck saw this week, it is also for the horrible and unbearable among us. For some people, such as Muck’s favourite villain,...

US aid funding cuts put HIV prevention and treatment at risk, warns UNAIDS
In early 2025, the global fight against HIV/AIDS faced a significant setback with the United States of America's decision to halt foreign aid funding for HIV prevention and treatment programs. This move, part of a broader 90-day pause in US...

CRDB Bank Marathon Burundi raises Sh112 million as Tanzanian wins
Bujumbura. Once again, the CRDB Bank Marathon has made another history by being held for the first time in Burundi, raising a total of 120 million Burundian Francs (Sh113 million). The marathon saw the participation of 1500 runners from various...

Lewis Hamilton champions F1 return to Africa, says sport can't 'ignore' continent
Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula 1. Sign up here to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Monday and Friday morning. ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS – Formula One’s summer shutdown is a 14-day period for the paddock to...