Africa News Bulletin

As Ghana’s December 2024 elections heat up with intense campaigns, polarizing conversations, and a fierce battle for votes, questions about electoral integrity and the judiciary’s role have taken center stage. The Africa Governance Centre’s Ghana Election Roundtable brings together leading experts to tackle these pressing issues, from judicial politics to the impact of technology on elections. Read the full article attached to learn more and register here to join the discussion: https://lnkd.in/dUs3Batj #GhanaElectionRoundtable #AGC #Peacebuilding #Democracy #Countdown #GoodGovernance #Elections2024

stc Group and Ericsson have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a six-month on-the-job training program for stc Group employees in various telecommunications fields. This "Job Attachment Program" strengthens the longstanding strategic partnership between the two companies, focusing on enhancing skills to drive innovation and digital transformation. stc Group remains committed to talent development as part of its ambitious growth strategy. Ericsson continues to play a key role in advancing stc’s digital infrastructure capabilities, building on milestones such as the implementation of the world’s first Automated Radio Resource Partitioning on a 5G standalone network slice. #DigitalTransformation #TelecomTraining #Innovation #5G #stcGroup #Ericsson #Telecommunications

Ghana's Ministry of Communications and Digitalization has launched the ECOWAS Free Roaming initiative, enabling seamless mobile service between Ghana, Togo, and Benin without international roaming charges. This follows the successful implementation of free roaming between Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Key institutions involved include Ghana's National Communications Authority (NCA) and Benin's ARCEP, whose memorandum of understanding ensures cost savings for citizens for up to 30 days. The initiative enhances regional connectivity and cross-border cooperation. Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) from the three countries are committed to the project's success. #Ghana #Togo #Benin #FreeRoaming #ECOWAS #Digitalization #Telecom

Safaricom has partnered with NBA Africa in a strategic collaboration to empower Kenyan youth through sports and technology. Supported by M-PESA and M-PESA Go, this initiative will host four regional Jr. NBA tournaments, culminating in a national competition for boys and girls under 16. This partnership promotes basketball development, personal growth, and new opportunities for young athletes, aligning with Safaricom’s mission to uplift Kenyan youth. #Safaricom #NBAAfrica #MPESA #YouthEmpowerment #SportsDevelopment #KenyaYouth #TechnologyAndSports

Bg Titan Group has launched its innovative e-farms initiative in Uganda, backed by a $650 million investment, marking a transformative step in East African agriculture. The project combines sustainable technologies, including waste-to-power, solar, and hydrogen, to decarbonize agricultural processes and eliminate waste. With plans to expand to Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, BG Titan aims to generate 50-100 MW of clean energy while creating over 5,000 direct jobs and supporting tens of thousands in related sectors. CEO Aymen Boughanmi emphasized the initiative's potential to meet agricultural needs and drive sustainable energy solutions across the region. #BG_Titan #SustainableAgriculture #RenewableEnergy #EastAfrica #Decarbonization #Efarms #CleanEnergy #JobCreation #CircularEconomy

United for Global Mental Health, in collaboration with Africa CDC, the ICN-International Council of Nurses and the IFMSA | International Federation of Medical Students' Associations has launched a global campaign on World Mental Health Day. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers, particularly in light of the ongoing pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative calls for immediate action, including mental health training, integrating mental health into primary health strategies, and creating supportive work environments. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #AfricaCDC #ICN #IFMSA #Healthcare

Russia has announced 90 scholarships for Tanzanian students to study at leading universities, strengthening long-standing educational ties. The initiative was unveiled by Daria Ilienko, Acting Director of the Russian Cultural Centre, during a press conference in Dar es Salaam. Eligible students will undergo an eight-month Russian language course to prepare for their studies. This effort reflects the strong educational partnership between Russia and Tanzania, with over 5,000 Tanzanians already benefiting from Russian education. . #RussiaTanzaniaPartnership #EducationalCollaboration #StudyInRussia #GlobalOpportunities #Scholarships

The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), in partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO), The World Bank Group Group (WBG), and International Monetary Fund (IMF), is conducting a five-day workshop on Post Clearance Audit (PCA) in Abuja to boost trade facilitation. Comptroller-General Adewale Adeniyi, represented by Assistant Comptroller-General Adekunle Oloyode, emphasized the role of PCA in ensuring compliance and safeguarding national revenue. The workshop aims to strengthen the PCA framework and support the Authorized Economic Operator programme. Virtual sessions will facilitate global knowledge sharing to enhance NCS processes and improve international trade. #TradeFacilitation #PostClearanceAudit #NigeriaCustoms #GlobalTrade #WCO #WorldBank #IMF

Vodafone and Google have announced a 10-year strategic partnership to enhance services, devices, and TV experiences for millions of customers across Europe and Africa, supported by Google Cloud and its AI-driven Gemini models. This collaboration will introduce AI assistance, cloud storage, and security solutions in 15 countries, while offering innovative products like YouTube and Google One subscription plans. The partnership also aims to boost Vodafone TV’s content discovery and monetization through Google Cloud’s AI capabilities. Vodafone will enhance its cybersecurity solutions, leveraging Google Cloud's Security Operations platform. #AI #Vodafone #GoogleCloud #DigitalTransformation #CloudComputing #Cybersecurity

At the 5th edition of the Forum of Women Leaders in Bujumbura, Burundi, Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, emphasized the importance of investing in early childhood education to shape the future of individuals and nations. Joined by other First Ladies and representatives from UNICEF, she advocated for stronger policies that support early child development, highlighting its role in sustainable development and human capital growth. The forum also discussed initiatives like school feeding programs to encourage early education across Africa. #EarlyChildhoodEducation #HumanCapital #WomenLeadership #UNICEF #ChildDevelopment