Backbase to release its 4th edition of the African Banking Digital Transformation Report at GITEX Africa 2024
Backbase, the creator of the global leader in Engagement Banking Platform, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 4th edition of the African Banking Digital Transformation Report at GITEX Africa 2024. Backbase will also be a key participant in the Future of Finance Summit at GITEX Africa 2024. Our participation in GITEX Africa 2024 with our African partners and the release of our latest report underscores our commitment to advancing digital banking across the continent,” said Ms Custers. Event Details: GITEX Africa 2024, the continent’s largest tech and start-up show, will be held from May 29 to 31, 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco. For more information on GITEX Africa 2024 and the Future of Finance Summit, visit www.gitexafrica.com
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 25, 2024 02:07 UTC
SA mobility startup Ratality acquired by Canadian firm Busbud
South African company Ratality, a provider of revenue management optimisation software for ground travel operators, has been acquired by the Canada-based Busbud, a global ground travel booking platform. Joining forces with Ratality enables Busbud to broaden its value proposition to become a complete solution provider for operators worldwide. “Our innovative revenue management solutions generate immediate ROI for our partners and have already been proven in other travel sectors like airlines. “We’ve heard first-hand from ground travel operators the tangible results they’ve achieved by using Ratality to generate more revenue for their businesses. We have been partnered with ground travel operators for more than a decade and thrive on their success.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 22:28 UTC
Algeria, ExxonMobil seal oil deal
Algeria through its state oil company, Sonatrach has inked a deal with ExxonMobil to develop two gas fields as part of boosting the country’s energy needs. The sealed memorandum of understanding was inked in Algiers by Sonatrach’s chief executive Rachid Hachichi and the head of exploration at ExxonMobil, John Ardill. READ:Morocco, Ivory Coast ink deal on water resource managementOil strategyThis development follows reports of advanced negotiations between Sonatrach, ExxonMobil, and Chevron to harness Algeria’s extensive gas reserves, including both conventional and shale gas. The deal marks a significant step in Algeria’s strategy to expand its natural gas production. As one of the largest natural gas producers in Africa, Algeria is keen to leverage its vast conventional and shale gas reserves to meet growing global demand, particularly from Europe.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 22:28 UTC
UN: Situation in Sudan’s North Darfur capital grows more dire by the day
Humanitarians warned Friday that the situation in North Darfur’s capital, El Fasher, is growing more dire by the day, as the state’s only functioning hospital has about a week’s worth of supplies left and as casualties mount. May 10 is when clashes erupted inside El Fasher between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), who are positioned inside the city, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who attacked surrounding towns before they entered the state capital. Humanitarians have been struggling for weeks to reach El Fasher, where at least 800,000 civilians are sheltering, many of them having been displaced from other parts of Darfur that have fallen to the RSF. They said information they gathered substantiated media reports alleging the aircraft carried weapons, ammunition and medical equipment for the RSF. The UAE told the panel that they were transporting humanitarian assistance for displaced Sudanese, not arms.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 21:44 UTC
Nearly 140 migrants reach Greece after dangerous sea voyages. One man drowned
ATHENS, Greece — Nearly 140 migrants have reached Greek shores over the past 24 hours, making the dangerous sea voyage across the Mediterranean Sea, authorities said Friday. One man, who had set off from North Africa, drowned off the southern island of Crete. Greece, along with Spain and Italy, is a key entry point for people from the Middle East or Africa who are seeking a better life in the European Union. To get to Greek shores, most make the risky crossing in flimsy boats from neighboring Turkey or Libya.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 21:34 UTC
5 Best Altcoin For 10x Gains To Buy Now In 2024 (May Updated)
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Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 21:09 UTC
The Next Meme Coin to Explode: ButtChain is the Best Meme Coin Followed by Bonk, Popcat, MAGA, and PONKE
Based on the latest data from crypto publications and official meme coin websites, this piece will discuss the best meme coins in the search for the next meme coins that could explode. Topping our list of the best meme coins is ButtChain, the first Auto Liquidity meme coin on meme coin, followed by Bonk, Popcat, Maga, and Ponke. <<<The Next Meme Coin to Explode: The Ultimate List of Best Meme CoinsButtChain (BUTT) – The world’s first Auto Liquidity meme coin on Polygon, combines humor and innovation. Closing Thoughts on the Best Meme Coins: What will be the Next Meme Coin to Explode? This article has discussed the best meme coins, from the amazing meme coin presale ButtChain to the Solana-based coin PONKE, in the search for the next meme coin to explode.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 21:09 UTC
Investing in global women's health delivers benefits for everyone
As members of the newly established women’s health interest group in the European Parliament, the persisting failure to consider the health needs of women, in all their diversity is an issue that is high on our agenda. A recent publication highlights that maternal health conditions such as preeclampsia/ eclampsia and postpartum haemorrhage received less than 1% of European sexual & reproductive health R&D funding between 2018 and 2020. Europe accounts for only 13% of the global funding for sexual and reproductive health R&D, with investments split evenly between public and private organisations. ADVERTISEMENTAs simultaneously converging crises threaten to compound inequalities and with growing attention on the need to address the unmet medical needs of women, the EU must step up its efforts to support global women’s health R&D. In delivering better health outcomes for women, such investments will contribute to improved societal wellbeing, for the benefit of us all.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 21:07 UTC
North Star, Siemens Gamesa ink SOV newbuild contract
Offshore staffABERDEEN, Scotland — North Star has secured a contract with Siemens Gamesa to build a hybrid service operations vessel (SOV) bound for long-term charter at the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm development located off the Suffolk coast, England. This adds an eighth hybrid offshore wind ship to the organization’s renewables fleet. The construction project for the SOV of VARD 4 19 design has been awarded by North Star to Cochin Shipyard Ltd. The new SOV is due to be delivered to Siemens Gamesa to begin operations for the East Anglia THREE development in late 2026. The contract will be front run by one of North Star’s two commissioning SOVs, the CSOV Kestrel, from April the same year.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 20:12 UTC
Israel ‘must comply' with ICJ ruling on Rafah: Amnesty
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Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 19:15 UTC
New cultural festival celebrating culture of North African country coming to the East Bay
(KRON) – The inaugural Sudan Culture Fest has been announced for Saturday in Hayward, according to the Sudanese Association For Northern California (SANC). According to the organization, Sudan Cultural Fest participants will be able to “experience Sudan.” The organization said there will be live music, including a performance from Sundanese artist Salma El Assal. Festival-goers have the opportunity to watch live cooking demonstrations and eat rich cultural traditional savory and sweet foods and drinks. Z Zoul Cafe, which calls itself the only Sudanese cuisine in the Bay Area, will be at the festival. The president of the SANC, Harith Elrufaie, spoke with KRON4 about the importance of the festival, “Our goal is about sharing what’s there in Sudan, sharing what’s beyond the war.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 19:08 UTC
GLOBAL LNG-Asian spot LNG prices at five-month high on firm demand, geopolitical risks
LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) – Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices rose for the fourth straight week and hit its highest level in five months amid firm demand, tracking European gas market gains amid concerns over possible disruption to Russian gas supply. The average LNG price for July delivery into north-east Asia <LNG-AS> rose to $12.30 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), its highest level since mid-December and up from $10.90/mmBtu in the previous week, industry sources estimated.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 19:04 UTC
World Water Forum: Morocco, Mali to strengthen cooperation in water realms – The North Africa Post
Morocco and Mali agreed, Thursday in Bali (Indonesia), to strengthen their cooperation in the water sector. “We have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation between our two countries in the water sector”, said Equipment and Water Minister, Nizar Baraka, following a meeting with Mali’s Minister of Environment, Sanitation and Sustainable Development, Mamadou Samake, on the fringes of the 10th World Water Forum. For his part, Samake praised Morocco’s expertise in the fields of dams, water management, and irrigation, noting that this expertise was of great interest to Mali. The meeting also discussed potential projects to strengthen the resilience of populations living in desert or Sahel zones, which remain particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. We want to further strengthen and deepen our cooperation for the common interest of the people of both countries,” the Malian official said.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 18:02 UTC
Startup Wrap – regional startup activity flourishes
CAIRO: The startup ecosystem in the Middle East and North Africa region saw a flurry of activity as venture investments and acquisitions bloom. Saudi startup Sorbet’s raises funding round from web3 VC AdverseSaudi web3 startup Sorbet raised an investment round from the Kingdom’s recently announced venture capital firm Adverse. Liwwa’s last funding round was in 2022, when it raised $18.5 million in a pre-series B round of equity and debt. The company claims that this round of funding is at a higher valuation than the $37 million series A raised in 2022. Egypt’s proptech Birdnest raises pre-series A roundEgypt-based proptech Birdnest has closed an undisclosed pre-series A funding round for a 20 percent stake in the company, led by Beltone Venture Capital and CI Venture Capital.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 17:48 UTC
Key conversations from day three at Enlit Africa
Here are some of the interesting conversations that took place at Enlit Africa 2024 on the third day. Listen as ESI Africa Editor-in-Chief Nicolette Pombo-van Zyl gives a wrap-up of the notable events and conversations that happened on day three of Enlit Africa, recorded at the ESI Africa studio.
Source:The North Africa Journal
May 24, 2024 17:47 UTC