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Between 2011 and 2019, life expectancy in sub-Saharan Africa increased from 57.56 to 61.24 years. While there was a slight drop at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, this rise is quite remarkable. Even more remarkable is the fact that life expectancy in the region was only 50 at the turn of the millennium. While there are many factors behind this rise, economic growth and improved disease prevention and treatment are among the most notable. The first has ensured that a growing percentage of Africans have access to the basic infrastructure, such as clean drinking water, that is so important…

Asempa FM Ekosii Sen presenter Philip Osei Bonsu aka OB has been married to his wife Ansowaa for eight years.The famous broadcaster shared a picture of his beautiful wife to celebrate their wedding anniversaryThe photo has drawn massive congratulations from OB’s fans on social mediaAsempa FM presenter Philip Osei Bonsu fondly called OB has shown off his beautiful wife on social media.OB, the host of Asempa’s flagship political show, Ekosii Sen, shared a photo of his beautiful partner, Ansomaa on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.Asempa FM OB and his wife celebrate their 8th wedding anniversary Photo Source: Osei Bonsu OBSource: FacebookAccording…

Attachments A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the crisis: Context Niger is facing a complex humanitarian crisis. In addition to persistent insecurity and violence perpetrated by armed groups against civilians and humanitarian actors, endemic poverty, climate change and its associated impacts, seasonal floods, pockets of drought and epidemics make thousands of people vulnerable. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated vulnerabilities and led to an increase in multi-sectoral humanitarian needs. According to the 2022 Humanitarian Needs Survey, 3.7 million people are in need of assistance, or 16.8% of the total population. Another factor fueling this crisis is the insecurity along the…

A video showing the steady progress of a house being built has gone viral on social mediaA Mzansi woman from Limpopo shared that she went from having nothing to building a house for herselfThe video garnered an outpouring of love and congratulatory comments from impressed SA users.A woman presented her journey to build her own house from scratch. Image: @curvilicious2Source: UGCA woman from Limpopo has taken to social media to share the amazing news of building a house and owning it at the age of 30.Woman showing off her impressive homeThe construction of a house no small feat. In fact,…

A message on LockBit’s website said law enforcement agencies had taken it over. Photo: – / NATIONAL CRIME ORGANIZATION/AFPSource: AFPAn international operation led by UK and US law enforcement has seriously disrupted “the most damaging cybercrime group”, the Russian-linked LockBit ransomware specialist, officials announced on Tuesday.LockBit and its affiliates have targeted governments, large corporations, schools and hospitals, causing billions of dollars in damages and extorting tens of millions in ransom from victims.Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA), working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Europol and agencies from nine other countries in Operation Cronos, said it had infiltrated LockBit’s network and…

Damongo Constituency Member of Parliament and Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapoh, has slammed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, for their 24-hour economic policy, saying: He said so. Just as a slogan. He said when the NDC and Mr Mahama were in charge of the economy for four years, they plunged the country into a power crisis and could not even provide a 12-hour economy. According to the minister, this record of the NDC shows that the 24-hour economy it envisions cannot be trusted. Speaking at a ceremony in Damongo…

33 minutes agoimage caption, Former Irish President Mary McAleese has led the Integration Steering Group for the past 18 monthsThe French Athletic Association, the Women’s Gaelic Football Association and the Camogie Association plan to fully integrate as one organization by 2027. The date was revealed at a media briefing in Croke Park on Tuesday, chaired by Mary McAleese.The former Irish president has led the Integration Steering Group for the past 18 months. The team’s work included collecting feedback on what it called “Ireland’s biggest survey ever”. The survey involved 30,000 respondents with an “overwhelming majority in favor of integration” according…

Wahu Mobilitya Ghanaian EV bike manufacturing startup Electric Mobility has opened its first local factory for local production of EV bikes. Valerie LambieCEO of Wahu Mobility, said the company intended to produce 200 electric bikes every month for the domestic and international market, with the possibility of employment more than 3,000 employees towards the end of the year. Details Wahu bikes run on two rechargeable batteries and can travel up to 140 kilometers on a single charge. Wahu Mobility Bike He said the company would create jobs for the youth in partnership with other stakeholders in the industry. What they…

Mama Toli Toli, one of Makola Market’s viral women, made many laugh out loud with her latest videoShe was caught singing Kizz Daniel’s Twe Twe at the market where she sold her smoked fishMany begged Kizz Daniel to feature her in the song’s official music video, while others talked about how the video made them laugh out loudA funny video of Happy Town Project mama Toli Toli singing her rendition of Nigerian musician Kizz Daniel’s Twe Twe has gone viral on social media.Mama Tolly Tolly dances to Kizz Daniel’s Twe Twe. Image credit: @officialstarter_ and @kizzdanielSource: InstagramMama Tolly Tolly sang…

Calling all clean energy innovators working in Southern and Eastern Africa. EEP Africa invites local companies, startups and social enterprises to apply for their next round of funding. The Clean Energy Financing Facility invites companies to apply for innovative early-stage clean energy projects in active development. Funding is available in the form of grants and repayable grants between €200,000 and €1 million. Applicants must demonstrate a clear need and additionality for EEP Africa funding. Application deadline: 15 March 2024 at 13:00 Helsinki time EEP Africa (Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund) is hosted and managed by the Nordic Development Fund…