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President Faye Revolutionizes Transportation in Senegal with Africa’s First Electric Bus Rapid Transit System

President Faye Revolutionizes Transportation in Senegal with Africa’s First Electric Bus Rapid Transit System

In a historic milestone, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has launched the continent's inaugural electric bus rapid transit network in Dakar, the nation's capital. This groundbreaking project is set to transform the transportation landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa, boasting an impressive 23 stations, 3 hubs, and a daily capacity of 300,000 passengers across an 18.3 km route. The unveiling of this cutting-edge system not only elevates the quality of life for Dakar's residents but also creates over 1,000 new job opportunities, contributing to Senegal's economic growth. By embracing sustainable practices, President Faye demonstrates his commitment to modernizing Senegal's infrastructure and…
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Bolt Takes Action to End ‘Taxi-War’ Between Nigeria and South Africa

Bolt Takes Action to End ‘Taxi-War’ Between Nigeria and South Africa

Online taxi firm Bolt has restricted inter-country ride requests between Nigeria and South Africa due to a social media prank war between the two nations. The prank involved booking and canceling rides in the other country, wasting drivers' time, fuel, and money. Bolt identified and blocked users participating in this malicious game, which affected drivers in both countries. The company understands the impact on its driver-partners and has taken measures to prevent further disruptions. The prank war is believed to have started on social media, with users in both countries engaging in a long-standing tradition of trolling each other. However,…
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WHO Launches Emergency Response as Mpox Outbreak Worsens in DRC

WHO Launches Emergency Response as Mpox Outbreak Worsens in DRC

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an emergency response to combat the resurgence of the Mpox virus (also known as monkeypox) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With over 18,000 cases and 500 deaths reported, the DRC has become the epicenter of the outbreak, with a disproportionate 70% of cases affecting children. Amidst the ongoing insurgency in the DRC, the WHO is working to adapt its strategies to reach conflict-hit regions. Dr. Samuel Boland, incident manager for Mpox at the WHO Regional Office for Africa, stated that they are utilizing alternative methods, such as radio broadcasts, to reach…
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Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Senegal Achieves Technological Milestone with Launch of Inaugural Satellite

Senegal has reached a historic milestone with the successful launch of its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, from California's Vandenberg base on Friday evening. This achievement makes Senegal one of only 12 African nations to possess its own surveillance and telecommunications satellites in space. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye hailed the launch as a significant step towards Senegal's "technological sovereignty," expressing pride and gratitude to all those involved in the project. Maram Kaïré, director of Senegal's space agency, described the launch as a historic day in the country's progress, marking an important step towards becoming a space-faring nation. The nanosatellite, built by Senegalese…
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Ousmane Yara hosted NYA President, Bin Abbas in Dakar to strengthen partnership.

Ousmane Yara hosted NYA President, Bin Abbas in Dakar to strengthen partnership.

By Comr Amos Kalu As part of his cardinal purposes for traveling all the way to Senegal to seek ideas and healthy collaborations that will help to deepen the desire for the Nigerian youths to sit up and own up to their responsibilities of being the leaders of tomorrow, the National Youth Alliance President and Convener, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, has kicked off his retinue of activities in the country that will culminate in a special meeting with the young president of the country who has become a good source of motivation for Nigeria youths, albeit, other African countries that…
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