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Spain: From AI assistants to humanoid robots, 5G dominates MWC Barcelona
Africanews EN • 04 Mar 2026, 07:46
Spain’s MWC in Barcelona showcases real-world AI and 5G, from humanoid robots to connected ambulances.
Spain: From AI assistants to humanoid robots, 5G dominates MWC Barcelona
Africanews EN • 04 Mar 2026, 07:46
Spain’s MWC in Barcelona showcases real-world AI and 5G, from humanoid robots to connected ambulances.
Spain’s MWC in Barcelona showcases real-world AI and 5G, from humanoid robots to connected ambulances.
Lebanon counts dead and wounded as Israeli airstrikes batter Beirut
Africanews EN • 04 Mar 2026, 07:36
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon on 3 March 2026 as the conflict with Hezbollah and Iran widened, leaving dozens dead, many injured, and shelters overwhelmed.
Lebanon counts dead and wounded as Israeli airstrikes batter Beirut
Africanews EN • 04 Mar 2026, 07:36
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon on 3 March 2026 as the conflict with Hezbollah and Iran widened, leaving dozens dead, many injured, and shelters overwhelmed.
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon on 3 March 2026 as the conflict with Hezbollah and Iran widened, leaving dozens dead, many injured, and shelters overwhelmed.
Israeli strike hits Beirut hotel as Israel-Hezbollah clashes escalate
Africanews EN • 04 Mar 2026, 07:24
Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and areas southeast of the city, killing several people as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire amid a widening regional conflict.
Israeli strike hits Beirut hotel as Israel-Hezbollah clashes escalate
Africanews EN • 04 Mar 2026, 07:24
Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and areas southeast of the city, killing several people as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire amid a widening regional conflict.
Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and areas southeast of the city, killing several people as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire amid a widening regional conflict.
At least six dead after a mine shaft collapses in eastern DR Congo
Africanews EN • 04 Mar 2026, 07:06
The accident took place in Rubaya, scene of another fatal incident in February in which at least 200 people died.
At least six dead after a mine shaft collapses in eastern DR Congo
Africanews EN • 04 Mar 2026, 07:06
The accident took place in Rubaya, scene of another fatal incident in February in which at least 200 people died.
The accident took place in Rubaya, scene of another fatal incident in February in which at least 200 people died.
NPA reports 24.8% surge in cargo throughput to 129.3m metric tons
Vanguard Nigeria • 04 Mar 2026, 06:30
•As exports lead trade expansion in 2025 By Cythia Alo The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reported a 24.8 per cent surge in cargo throughput to 129.3 million metric tons in 20…
NPA reports 24.8% surge in cargo throughput to 129.3m metric tons
Vanguard Nigeria • 04 Mar 2026, 06:30
•As exports lead trade expansion in 2025 By Cythia Alo The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reported a 24.8 per cent surge in cargo throughput to 129.3 million metric tons in 20…
•As exports lead trade expansion in 2025 By Cythia Alo The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has reported a 24.8 per cent surge in cargo throughput to 129.3 million metric tons in 2025, up from 103.6 million metric tons recorded in 2024, underscoring a strong expansion in Nigeria’s maritime sector. According to the NPA’s 2025 Operational Performance […] The post NPA reports 24.8% surge in cargo throughput to 129.3m metric tons appeared first on Vanguard News.
VAT revenue rises 34% to N6.4trn in 9 months
Vanguard Nigeria • 04 Mar 2026, 06:23
Nigeria’s revenue from Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax (CIT) recorded strong growth in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting improved non-oil revenue performance …
VAT revenue rises 34% to N6.4trn in 9 months
Vanguard Nigeria • 04 Mar 2026, 06:23
Nigeria’s revenue from Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax (CIT) recorded strong growth in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting improved non-oil revenue performance …
Nigeria’s revenue from Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax (CIT) recorded strong growth in the first nine months of 2025, reflecting improved non-oil revenue performance and enhanced fiscal capacity. The post VAT revenue rises 34% to N6.4trn in 9 months appeared first on Vanguard News.
West African states to create new force to fight jihadists in region
Africanews EN • 04 Mar 2026, 06:17
Sources say the initial aim is to have around 2,000 troops ready to fight "terrorism and insecurity" across West Africa.
West African states to create new force to fight jihadists in region
Africanews EN • 04 Mar 2026, 06:17
Sources say the initial aim is to have around 2,000 troops ready to fight "terrorism and insecurity" across West Africa.
Sources say the initial aim is to have around 2,000 troops ready to fight "terrorism and insecurity" across West Africa.
US stocks cut losses after Trump announces steps to safeguard Hormuz Strait
Vanguard Nigeria • 03 Mar 2026, 21:51
US equities joined a global equity rout Tuesday due to surging oil prices, but cut their losses after President Donald Trump announced steps to safeguard commerce in the Strait of…
US stocks cut losses after Trump announces steps to safeguard Hormuz Strait
Vanguard Nigeria • 03 Mar 2026, 21:51
US equities joined a global equity rout Tuesday due to surging oil prices, but cut their losses after President Donald Trump announced steps to safeguard commerce in the Strait of…
US equities joined a global equity rout Tuesday due to surging oil prices, but cut their losses after President Donald Trump announced steps to safeguard commerce in the Strait of Hormuz. The post US stocks cut losses after Trump announces steps to safeguard Hormuz Strait appeared first on Vanguard News.
Boat capsize off Libya highlights deadly Mediterranean migration route
Africanews EN • 03 Mar 2026, 19:51
Emergency teams are recovering victims after a migrant boat capsized off the coast near Derna, between Al-Tamimi and Umm Al-Razm in Libya, once again underscoring the dangers of t…
Boat capsize off Libya highlights deadly Mediterranean migration route
Africanews EN • 03 Mar 2026, 19:51
Emergency teams are recovering victims after a migrant boat capsized off the coast near Derna, between Al-Tamimi and Umm Al-Razm in Libya, once again underscoring the dangers of t…
Emergency teams are recovering victims after a migrant boat capsized off the coast near Derna, between Al-Tamimi and Umm Al-Razm in Libya, once again underscoring the dangers of the Central Mediterranean migration route.
Somalia's drought leaves 6.5 million on brink of hunger crisis, says ICRC
Africanews EN • 03 Mar 2026, 19:27
Somalia is teetering on the brink of a worsening humanitarian emergency, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which warns that 6.5 million people are …
Somalia's drought leaves 6.5 million on brink of hunger crisis, says ICRC
Africanews EN • 03 Mar 2026, 19:27
Somalia is teetering on the brink of a worsening humanitarian emergency, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which warns that 6.5 million people are …
Somalia is teetering on the brink of a worsening humanitarian emergency, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which warns that 6.5 million people are facing acute hunger as prolonged drought devastates livelihoods.