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MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa empowered by EU-funded projects

Some 174 Nigerian Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have benefited from a European Union funded facility to produce high-quality Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and health-care related products. The MSME companies have been empowered after three years of implementing the EU-funded program which was launched in response to Covid-19 containment measures, aimed to strengthen the […]

Africa-Football: To Play or Not to Play, that’s USM Alger’s Dilemma

Algerian club “USM Alger” are facing a serious dilemma. They are torn between refusing to play the 2nd leg of their African Confederation Cup semifinal match in Berkane against local Moroccan club, Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB), and risk heavy sanctions or play against RSB with their jerseys displaying a small map of Morocco, including […]

African students caught in crossfire of tightening Western visa rules

African students pursuing education abroad are facing heightened scrutiny as the United States and United Kingdom ramp up enforcement of immigration compliance, raising concerns about travel equity and academic opportunity. In the U.K., the Home Office has launched a campaign warning tens of thousands of international students — many from Africa — about overstaying visas. […]