Top 5 Altcoins to Buy Now: Spotlight on February 2024’s Top Rising Altcoins ApeMax, Celestia, NEAR, Polygon, Tron, Beam, and Kaspa
It will focus on the rising altcoin ApeMax alongside notable mentions of Celestia, NEAR, Polygon, Tron, Beam, and Kaspa. At present, ApeMax has attracted more than 10,500 token holders and has sold approximately 10 billion tokens. NEAR Protocol (NEAR)The NEAR Protocol has established itself as a user-friendly platform for decentralized applications (DApps). Here are several factors that could make ApeMax an attractive option:With over 10,500 token holders and 10 billion already sold, ApeMax has demonstrated notable popularity. Final Thoughts on Top Altcoins to Buy NowDespite the inherent volatility of the crypto market, the current buzz around top altcoins like ApeMax, Celestia, NEAR, Polygon, Tron, Beam, and Kaspa highlights a growing interest among crypto enthusiasts.
Source:The North Africa Journal
February 17, 2024 03:02 UTC
Hardship: Northern youths seek relief in Middle East, North Africa
In this report, Daily Trust Saturday captured a migration trend among northern youths who leave the shores of Nigeria in search of better living conditions in the Middle East and North Africa. This demand among northern youths to migrate to the Middle East is real, said Aliyu Ibrahim, who owns Alkiswa Hajj and Umrah Travel and Tours in Kano. But life in Qatar may not be as rosy as Ibrahim and many northern youths envisage. A Qatari-based Nigerian emigrant, Yusuf Isah said many youths from northern Nigeria had become stranded. This demand among northern youths to migrate to the Middle East is real, said Aliyu Ibrahim, who owns Alkiswa Hajj and Umrah Travel and Tours in Kano.
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February 17, 2024 02:35 UTC
The Islamic State group poses rising threat in Africa despite progress, UN experts say
February 17, 2024 03:38 am | Updated 03:38 am IST - UNITED NATIONSThe Islamic State extremist group poses a rising threat amid political instability in West Africa and the Sahel and remains intent on carrying out attacks abroad, the U.N. counter-terrorism chief said on Thursday. Vladimir Voronkov reiterated UN findings that IS continues to pose a significant threat to international peace and security, especially in conflict zones, despite significant progress by UN member nations in countering the threat. The group has also increased operations in its former strongholds in Iraq and Syria as well as Southeast Asia, Mr. Voronkov said. Mr. Voronkov, who heads the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism, said countering the threat of terrorism in Africa remains a priority for his office. In Iraq, they are carrying out “a low-intensity insurgency with covert terrorist cells” while in Syria attacks have intensified since November, the experts said.
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February 16, 2024 23:45 UTC
Middle East latest: Egypt building wall and clearing land on Gaza border, satellite images and footage show
British Jews hiding symbols of faith for fear of being attackedThe war in Gaza is having impacts far beyond the Middle East. Sky News North of England correspondent, Shingi Mararike, spoke to Jews in Manchester, who have started hiding their faith over fears of being attacked amid a spike in antisemitism in Britain. Ben Katzav has been in Manchester for eight years. His pizza shop is on the corner of King's Road in Prestwich, an area lined with kosher delis and butcher shops, a short drive from a synagogue. His fear stems from a bomb threat last year made by an unknown caller.
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February 16, 2024 23:39 UTC
Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) arrest of activists invokes déjà vu of growing repression
Two LUCHA activists, a driver, a photographer and a student, were released the next day. But the prominent LUCHA activists, Fred Bauma and Bienvenu Matumo, remained detained. And for Congolese activists and their allies in the international human rights community, their latest arrests invoke a worrying sense of déjà vu. LUCHA represents a generation of activists that resists being silenced and has inspired an upswing of pro-democracy and human rights activism. His government has failed to tackle systemic impunity and backslid on human rights including the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association.
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February 16, 2024 23:34 UTC
B2B platform Zandaux launches African e-commerce marketplace
Companies pay a 3% commission on each item purchased on the platform. While courier and delivery services will be handled directly by the merchants’ third-party courier partners, Zandaux facilitates a channel of communication between the buyer and seller. Zandaux has done a lot of groundwork on the site, including marketing and signing up local businesses. Emerging technologies − such as artificial intelligence and machine learning – are being used to support user experience and security. Zandaux uses third-party payment services but aims to build its own payment infrastructure.
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February 16, 2024 22:34 UTC
SigenStor : The AI 5-in-1 energy storage system - IT News Africa
Red Energy, a commercial solar energy specialist, is introducing a game-changing solar solution to South Africa: SigenStor, an AI-optimized 5-in-1 energy storage system, the first of its kind in Africa. Selected as one of the few approved installers for SigenStor, Red Energy reaffirms its dedication to delivering cutting-edge solar solutions and top-quality installations to South African businesses. This partnership allows Red Energy to provide state-of-the-art solar solutions, addressing prevalent challenges in the local market. SigenStor seamlessly integrates into residential and commercial solar installations, addressing critical concerns such as battery safety, installation efficiency, system integration, and overall system intelligence. The safety features are unparalleled with 5 layers of battery system protection, including internal fire suppression.
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February 16, 2024 16:41 UTC
Top 6 restaurants on Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list
Top 6 restaurants on Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list50 Best this week unveiled its new list of the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2024, celebrating the dining destinations that excel in the hospitality industry throughout the region. Orfali Bros Bistro Dubai’s Orfali Bros Bistro nabbed the overall top spot. Founded by brothers Mohammad, Wasim and Omar, Orfali Bros feature dishes with a “certain nostalgia and whimsy.”Tresind Studio Dubai’s Tresind Studio, boasting two Michelin stars, presents tasting menus showcasing fusion Indian cuisine. Moonrise Moonrise, the Omakase restaurant atop Eden House, offers a Japanese dining experience featuring meticulously crafted sushi, sashimi and seasonal dishes showcasing premium ingredients. Khufu’s Khufu’s in Egypt prides itself on its avant-garde fusion cuisine, marrying global flavors with locally procured ingredients.
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February 16, 2024 15:41 UTC
Algeria-Polisario propaganda machine crashes in Dublin – The North Africa Post
The Algerian intelligence services have organized a trip to Dublin for Head of Polisario militia Brahim Ghali and his meeting with President Michael D. Higgins of Ireland. They were counting on this meeting to trumpet a shallow diplomatic success after suffering setbacks in Sahel, Africa, the Arab world, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The Irish President received on Thursday Brahim Ghali, described as secretary-general of Polisario and nothing else, dealing a hard blow to the separatist group and the Algerian junta. “President Michael D. Higgins receives Brahim Ghali, secretary-general of Polisario, on a courtesy call,” said the Irish presidency on its official website in a brief statement. Neither the Presidency of Ireland nor the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs issued a press release on “Benbatouch” trip to Dublin.
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February 16, 2024 15:24 UTC
Senegal: Court rules govt’s delay of presidential poll was ‘unlawful’ – The North Africa Post
Senegal’s Constitutional Council, the country’s top election authority, ruled on Thursday that the president’s postponement of a presidential election scheduled for 25 February and its rescheduling for 14 December was unconstitutional. The Constitutional Council therefore voided the decree signed by President Macky Sall that postponed the presidential election, according to a judgement approved by seven members of the body. “The constitutional council, noting the impossibility of organizing the presidential election on the date initially planned, invites the competent authorities to hold it as soon as possible,” it added. Meanwhile, at least three people have died and scores more have been arrested in the ensuing protests against the delayed presidential elections. So far, Macky Sall did not immediately make any public comments in reaction to the Constitutional Council’s ruling.
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February 16, 2024 15:24 UTC
Catalyst Fund Invests $1.8m in 9 African climate tech startups
Pre-seed venture capital (VC) fund and accelerator Catalyst Fund has announced investments totalling US$1.8 million in nine early-stage climate tech startups across Africa, taking its total portfolio to 19 companies driving climate adaptation and resilience on the continent. Catalyst Fund is a pre-seed VC fund and accelerator backing high-impact tech startups that seek to improve the resilience of underserved, climate-vulnerable communities. Disrupt Africa revealed six of those earlier this week – Tolbi, NoorNation, Thola, Zebra CropBank, Scrapays, and Medikea – and Catalyst Fund has now confirmed those and three more. This marks Catalyst Fund’s second round of investments focused explicitly on startups building resilience to climate change on the African continent. “We are thrilled to invest in these nine new ventures bringing innovative climate-smart solutions to the communities that need them most,” said Maelis Carraro, managing partner at Catalyst Fund.
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February 16, 2024 15:10 UTC
Kenya: Plant to assemble and distribute electric motorcycles
Kenya’s EV sector continues to gather pace, with the announcement of a partnership that will set up a plant to assemble and distribute electric motorcycles. Electric vehicle manufacturer Autopax Kenya, and Kofa, a sustainable energy solutions company based in Ghana, signed the agreement during the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi this week. State media reported that Autopax Kenya, which brought the Autopax AirEv YETU electric vehicle used by President William Ruto at the environment summit in Kenya last year, is looking to provide mobility solutions for the Kenyan market. Electric motorcycles to transform boda-boda industryThe two companies said electric motorcycles would save the country’s boda-bodas (two- and three-wheel motorcycle taxis) up to 30% in operating costs. Kenya: e-mobility is increasing despite lack of policy support – NPOESI Africa reported last year that Roam launched multi-purpose electric motorcycle charging stations in Kenya.
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February 16, 2024 15:01 UTC
Record Sutherland double powers Australia to highest Test total
STATS HIGHLIGHTSRecord Sutherland double powers Australia to highest Test totalby Roshan Gede • Last updated onAnnabel Sutherland smashed a stroke-filled 210 against South Africa © BCCIAnnabel Sutherland smashed a stroke-filled 210 in the ongoing Test against South Africa Women at the WACA, Perth, helping Australia register the highest-ever team total in Women's Tests. 76 - South Africa's 76 in the first innings is their lowest all-out total in the format. 499 is the highest lead taken by a team after first innings in a Women's Test, a new record, surpassing 459 by England (503/5d) against New Zealand (44 all-out) in Christchurch in 1935. 8 instances of seamers bagging all 10 wickets in a Women's Test innings, Darcie Brown (5/25), Sutherland (3/19) and Tahlia McGrath (2/4) contributing to the most recent one during South Africa's 76 all-out. Dismissed for 99 in Women's TestsPlayer Team Opponent Ground, Year Alyssa Healy Australia (W) South Africa (W) Perth, 2024 Ellyse Perry Australia (W) England (W) Nottingham, 2023 Jess Jonassen Australia (W) England (W) Canterbury, 2015 Jill Kennare Australia (W) India (W) Mumbai WS, 1984 Betty Snowball England (W) Australia(W) The Oval, 1937© CricbuzzTAGSRELATED STORIES
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February 16, 2024 14:18 UTC
Experience the Power of Slack AI - IT News Africa
Salesforce introduces Slack AI, an integrated AI experience in Slack, empowering users with guided AI search, channel recaps, thread summaries, and upcoming digests. Slack CEO’s Denise Dresser, highlights the transformative potential of Slack AI, emphasizing its role in empowering customers to work smarter, faster, and more innovatively. By harnessing AI capabilities within Slack, users can streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and focus on driving real innovation and growth. Slack AI operates within Slack’s secure infrastructure, upholding stringent security practices and compliance standards. Partner Ecosystem: Partners are contributing to Slack’s AI capabilities, offering upgraded AI-powered apps for enhanced functionality.
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February 16, 2024 14:06 UTC
Summer onion plantation sees a 40% drop in North Maharashtra
In a significant agricultural shift, North Maharashtra's summer onion cultivation has experienced a 40% decrease across its four districts: Nashik, Dhule, Nandurbar, and Jalgaon. Traditionally planted between November and January, with harvesting commencing in March, this year's cultivation concluded with a stark reduction in acreage. This downturn, attributed to inadequate monsoonal rainfall, has significant implications for both local farmers and the market. Summer onions, known for their extended shelf life of over six months, are typically stored by farmers to leverage better pricing. This strategic storage fulfills market demand during the May-October period, when fresh onion crops are scarce.
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February 16, 2024 13:57 UTC