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Amineva Global, a Ghanaian innovation company focused on developing technology solutions for Africa’s critical challenges, has participated in the Peachscore Accelerator pitch competition, presenting its flagship agricultural technology initiative, AgroClimate, to a panel of investors, mentors, and startup ecosystem stakeholders. Representing the company was founder Ohene Anochie Phoxman, who highlighted the growing challenges facing African farmers, including climate uncertainty, post-harvest losses, limited market access, and weak coordination across agricultural value chains. During the competition, AgroClimate was positioned as a solution designed to address what the company describes as an agricultural intelligence and coordination gap across Africa’s food systems. The platform…

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has unveiled plans to relocate the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, citing growing pressure from increased wildlife rescues and escalating human-wildlife conflicts driven by the country’s rapidly expanding population. The 62-year-old facility, currently located on seven acres of land, will be moved to a new 89-acre site within Nairobi National Park under a master plan announced by KWS officials. Authorities say the relocation will significantly improve animal welfare, expand rehabilitation capacity and enhance visitor experiences while helping the agency respond to the rising number of injured, orphaned and confiscated wild animals requiring care. Speaking during a press briefing…

Traders operating along the Uganda–Democratic Republic of Congo border are facing mounting financial losses after Ugandan authorities tightened restrictions at key crossing points in response to a worsening Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo. The closure of the Mpondwe border post, one of Uganda’s busiest trade gateways, has left trucks carrying perishable goods stranded for days, disrupting cross-border commerce and threatening the livelihoods of thousands of traders. Among those affected is trader Leah Masika, whose consignment of plantain destined for Ugandan markets remained trapped in a long queue of vehicles on both sides of the border. “All our goods are now…

The New York Knicks head into Game 3 of the NBA Finals with a commanding 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs, but both teams insist the championship battle remains far from over. The Finals shift to Madison Square Garden on Monday night, where a packed crowd and the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to add to the atmosphere as New York seeks to move within one victory of its first NBA title in 53 years. Despite winning the opening two games in San Antonio, the Knicks have downplayed suggestions that the series is already decided.…

Security agencies across the United States, Canada and Mexico are preparing for what officials describe as one of the largest and most complex sporting security operations ever undertaken ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament, which begins next week, will feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches across 16 host cities, making it the largest World Cup in history. Authorities say the expanded format, combined with current geopolitical tensions and emerging technological threats, has created an unprecedented security challenge. Officials overseeing preparations say the tournament is taking place amid concerns over the ongoing conflict involving the United States,…

Former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman has been arrested days after being sentenced to 75 years in prison over corruption linked to major hydroelectric power projects, the country’s anti-graft agency announced. Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Mamman was detained early Tuesday in Kaduna state following weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance operations. Authorities said the former minister had gone into hiding after a court in Abuja convicted him earlier this month on multiple corruption charges involving the diversion of public funds allocated to electricity projects. The court found Mamman guilty on 12 counts after ruling that prosecutors…

Former Nigerian power minister Saleh Mamman has been arrested days after being sentenced to 75 years in prison over corruption linked to major hydroelectric power projects, the country’s anti-graft agency announced. Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Mamman was detained early Tuesday in Kaduna state following weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance operations. Authorities said the former minister had gone into hiding after a court in Abuja convicted him earlier this month on multiple corruption charges involving the diversion of public funds allocated to electricity projects. The court found Mamman guilty on 12 counts after ruling that prosecutors…

The World Health Organization has intensified emergency operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after authorities confirmed 136 deaths and about 543 suspected Ebola cases linked to the deadly Bundibugyo strain. Congo’s Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said international medical teams and emergency supplies were being deployed to contain the rapidly spreading outbreak, which currently has no approved vaccine or specific treatment. The WHO has delivered 12 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to Bunia in Ituri province, the centre of the outbreak near the borders with Uganda and South Sudan. The shipment included protective equipment, infection prevention kits, medical tents…

Rwandan authorities have intensified health screenings and tightened border controls with the Democratic Republic of Congo following the spread of a deadly Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain. Health workers stationed at border crossings near the Congolese city of Goma are conducting temperature checks and screening travellers entering Rwanda as fears grow over wider regional transmission. The outbreak, centred in eastern DR Congo, has killed at least 131 people while 531 suspected infections have been recorded, according to health authorities. The World Health Organization has since declared the situation an international public health emergency. Rwanda has also imposed…

Oregon voters have rejected a controversial increase in the state’s gas tax and transportation fees, delivering a political victory to Republicans who campaigned against the measure amid rising fuel prices linked to tensions surrounding the Iran conflict. The referendum, known as Measure 120, overturned legislation passed last year by Oregon’s Democratic-controlled legislature that raised the state gas tax by six cents per gallon and increased several transportation-related fees. The additional revenue was intended to fund road repairs and address a growing budget shortfall caused by declining fuel tax income as more drivers switch to electric and hybrid vehicles. Republican leaders…