14 stories tagged #Africa

  1. Pope Leo XIV Prioritizes Africa: A Continent of Growing Faith and Global Significance
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    Pope Leo XIV Prioritizes Africa: A Continent of Growing Faith and Global Significance

    Pope Leo XIV embarks on a major 11-day tour of Africa, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea to address peace, migration, and interfaith dialogue.

    last mo. 2 min read
  2. Global Hepatitis Elimination Goals Missed, WHO Warns
    health

    Global Hepatitis Elimination Goals Missed, WHO Warns

    Millions worldwide live with chronic hepatitis B and C, as global elimination targets for 2030 remain out of reach due to significant diagnosis and treatment gaps.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Crypto Philanthropy Fails to Deliver Lasting Impact in Africa
    crypto

    Crypto Philanthropy Fails to Deliver Lasting Impact in Africa

    Critics argue that blockchain-based charity efforts lack long-term infrastructure and community ownership, leading to repeated failures.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Kipchoge Launches Historic Seven-Continent Marathon Tour in Cape Town
    sports

    Kipchoge Launches Historic Seven-Continent Marathon Tour in Cape Town

    Legendary runner Eliud Kipchoge begins an unprecedented marathon journey across all seven continents, starting with his first-ever marathon in Africa.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. Africa Prefers Satoshis to Dollars: Bitcoin Executive Explains
    crypto

    Africa Prefers Satoshis to Dollars: Bitcoin Executive Explains

    Africa Bitcoin Corporation's Stafford Masie reveals how Bitcoin, specifically satoshis, is actively used as everyday currency in parts of Africa, outpacing traditional dollars.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  6. African Nations Lead Global Surge in Stablecoin Demand
    finance

    African Nations Lead Global Surge in Stablecoin Demand

    Nigeria and South Africa are at the forefront of increasing stablecoin adoption, driven by demand for faster, cheaper financial transactions, a new study reveals.

    3mo ago 2 min read