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La mujer que fue evacuada en helicóptero tras 17 horas dentro del barranco del Poyo: "Llegué a pedir a los agentes que apagasen los 'walkies' porque era terrible lo que se escuchaba"

Beatriz pasó horas en el barranco del Poyo con el agua más arriba de la cintura en compañía de dos guardias civiles hasta que el nivel bajó y pudo ser rescatada. "Sólo pensaba en mis tres hijos", admite. Días después comprobó que su casa era puro lodo Leer




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Africa: Why Rwanda Leads in Affordable Internet for Africa's Digital Nomads

[New Times] If you're among the many people working remotely or travelling as a digital nomad, internet speed and affordability are likely at the top of your list when picking a destination.




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Ghana: 'We Want to Empower the Youth to Succeed in Digital Economy'

[Ghanaian Times] Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the Telecel Digitech Academy at St. Cecilia RC School, Hodome in the Volta Region, to equip young students across Ghana with the essential digital skills required for the future.




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Mauritius: Mauritius' Social Media Shutdown - a Worrying Sign That Civil Rights Are Slipping

[The Conversation Africa] Mauritius' communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The decision was reversed a day later. Nevertheless, the move came as a surprise to many - Mauritius is often touted as a beacon of democracy in Africa.




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Nigeria: Concerns Rise Over 'Borrow-Me-Credit' Service in Nigerian Telecom Sector

[This Day] The Association of Telecom Entrepreneurs, representing Nigeria's airtime distribution sector, has raised concerns over what it describes as excessive costs and a troubling lack of transparency surrounding the "borrow-me-credit" schemes offered by some telecom operators.




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Zimbabwe: WhatsApp Group Admins to Obtain Potraz License or Risk Penalties - ICT Minister

[New Zimbabwe] Administrators of WhatsApp groups operating within Zimbabwe's borders are now compelled to register and secure a license from the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ).




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Nigeria: Meet the Women Reshaping Nigeria's Digital Health Sector

[Nigeria Health Watch] Despite ongoing efforts to empower more African women to join the technology sector, and some promising recent signs of a surge of female-led businesses, the digital health sector in Nigeria, like the digital health sector globally, is still largely dominated by men.




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Nigeria: Mobile Spectrum - Gwandu Seeks Unity Among African Countries

[Leadership] Former executive vice chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Bashir Gwandu has called on African representatives to the ITU's World Radiocommunications Conference 2027 (WRC-27) to stand united in securing spectrum allocations critical for mobile connectivity in rural areas.




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Nigeria: WRC-27 - Gwandu Seeks Unity Among African Countries to Secure Vital Mobile Spectrum

[Daily Trust] A former Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Bashir Gwandu, has called on African representatives to the ITU's World Radiocommunications Conference 2027 (WRC-27) to stand united in securing spectrum allocations critical for mobile connectivity in rural areas.




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West Africa: Nigeria Advocates Robust Data Protection

[Daily Trust] The federal government has stressed the importance of robust personal data protection to prevent cybercrimes and foster trust.




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Africa: A New Digital Health Platform for Africa

[Africa CDC] As the use of digital tools for effective healthcare delivery gradually takes foothold in Africa, the Africa CDC has unveiled a new platform that caters for differing needs in technology, including access, cost and infrastructure to member states.



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Uganda: MTN Uganda's Profit Jumps 29.6 Percent On Strong Data and Fintech Growth

[Nile Post] The telecom giant attributed this growth to significant expansions in data and fintech services, as well as a continued commitment to enhancing Uganda's digital and financial inclusion.





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Nigeria: NCS - Nitma Awards Will Create Tech Innovation, Boost Economy

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Zimbabwe: ICT Minister Pushes Back Claims of WhatsApp Group Fines, Clarifies PII Regulation

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE'S Information Communications Technology Minister, Tatenda Mavetera, has described as 'false' reports claiming government is gravitating towards penalising WhatsApp group administrators, clarifying that such fines would only apply to platforms or administrators who collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for business or commercial use.




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Africa: Despite Tough Geopolitical Crosswinds, Global Leaders Advance on AI Governance and Other Key Topics at 2024 Paris Peace Forum

[Paris Peace Forum] The election of Donald Trump changed the world - for a second time. Just days after U.S. vote, and as COP29 opens in Baku in a world more divided than ever, world leaders came together at the 7th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the historic Palais de Chaillot and other locations across Paris. Under the theme Wanted: A Functioning Global Order the Forum once again convened leaders, decision-makers, and civil society representatives from around the world to discuss and find solutions to some




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Uganda: Uganda Showcases Tourism, Culture During 62nd Independence Celebrations in China

[Nile Post] Uganda's tourism and cultural appeal dazzled thousands in China over the past two days as the Uganda Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Guangzhou jointly hosted the "Explore Uganda" Independence celebrations.




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Nigeria/Libya: How Super Eagles Reacted to Harrowing Libyan Airport Experience

[Premium Times] This isn't the first time Nigeria has faced difficulties in Libya. In 2018, the team was held for four hours due to documentation issues.




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Rwanda: Investors Look to Exploit Rwanda's Popular Twin Lakes

[New Times] Investors are increasingly eyeing tourism and hospitality projects along Rwanda's twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, aiming to transform the area into a vibrant tourism hub, The New Times has learned.




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Zimbabwe: Troutbeck Resort, the Gem of Nyanga

[The Herald] If you have not been to Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga, you have not been anywhere meaningful in the world.




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Zimbabwe: Choosing the Best Goat Housing . . . Balancing Safety, Comfort and Cost

[The Herald] Somewhere in the rugged and picturesque village of Nyamaropa, Nyanga, nestled in the heart of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands, old Saunyama sits with a faraway look in his eyes as he recalls a fateful day that still haunts him.




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Liberia: How an in-Flight Magazine Exposes Liberia's Need for National Branding

[Liberian Investigator] I was seated near the aisle of an ASKY Boeing 737, bound for Accra. With less than two hours to go, I turned to Netflix on my phone to keep myself from dozing off. I had a few movies saved, including a new espionage series, The Spy, starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Set in 1967, it recounts the events leading to the Six-Day War between Israel and Syria. Cohen plays an Israeli secret agent, tasked by Mossad to infiltrate Syria's security and diplomatic circles. His dangerous mission was to gather intelligence




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Nigeria: Transcorp Hotels Records 67 Percent Revenue Growth, Profit Up By 192 Percent in Q3

[Daily Trust] Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transcorp Group, has announced its Q3 results for 2024.




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Nigeria: Transcorp Hotels Reports 67 Percent in Revenue Growth to N48.49bn

[This Day] Transcorp Hotels Plc, yesterday on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) announced its third quarter (Q3) ended September 2024 unaudited result and accounts with a strong performance from top to bottom.




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Nigeria: IMF Wants Nigeria to Focus More On Increasing Tax Revenue

[Vanguard] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the Nigerian government to put in place a more efficient tax collection system in order to broaden its revenue base.




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Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Set to Elevate Conference Tourism With Enriched Attractions

[ENA] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital, known as the "political capital of Africa," is positioned to enhance its standing as a premier destination for conference tourism. As the headquarters of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the city has long been a focal point for international diplomacy. Now, with new developments in tourist infrastructure and culturally rich attractions, Addis Ababa is prepared to host even more international conferences, summits,




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Kenya: Kenyan News Outlet Did Not Claim National Assembly Speaker Couldn't Be Minister Because of Travel Restrictions

[Africa Check] Kenyan news outlet did not claim national assembly speaker couldn't be minister because of travel restrictions




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Kenya: Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre At Kenyatta University Wins Tourism Resilience Award in London

[Capital FM] London, UK -- The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre - Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), based at Kenyatta University, has been honoured with the prestigious Tourism Resilience Award during the Global Resilience Council Hall of Fame Awards at Plaisterers' Hall in London.




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Uganda: Guardians of the Great Apes - Uganda's Commitment to Saving Tourism Cash Cow

[Nile Post] In the mist-covered highlands of Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks, an encounter with a mountain gorilla is more than just an awe-inspiring moment; it is a rare, profound experience that connects visitors to one of the world's most endangered species and a cornerstone of Uganda's tourism revenue.




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FDA discourages use of laparoscopic power morcellation for hysterectomies

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine explains why the FDA discourages use of a laparoscopic surgery for hysterectomies and removal of uterine fibroids.




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US accuses Moscow of ordering more troops, tanks and artillery into Ukraine

Pamela Falk, CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst, discusses the latest in Ukraine and President Obama ruling out a military intervention, but leaving open the possibility of placing even more economic sanctions on Russia.




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American held captive nearly two years in Syria back home

Jeremy Herb, Defense Reporter for POLITICO, talks about the latest in Syria and President Obama considering expanding airstrikes.




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Pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine are now calling for autonomy

Maj. Mike Lyons (Ret.), CBS News Military Analyst, discusses the latest in Ukraine and what President Poroshenko is hoping for from the NATO summit later this week.




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What is the cloud?

Dan Ackerman, CNET Senior Editor, discusses how nude photos of some female celebrities were stolen and posted online.




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Pres. Obama to meet with leaders in Wales

Pamela Falk, CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst, discusses the foreign policy agenda of the NATO summit in Wales




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FDA weighs in on testosterone benefits

Dr. Nachum Katlowitz, Director of Urology and Male Infertility at Staten Island University Hospital, discusses testosterone therapy and who are the best candidates for treatment.




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NATO Summit prepares to wrap

Col. Jeff McCausland (Ret.), CBS News Military Consultant, fills us in on the discussion points at one of the most important NATO summits to date.




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President answers critics with strategy

Steve Chaggaris, Executive Washington Editor for CBSNews.com, gives political analysis of President Obama's plan to defeat ISIS.




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Boston Marathon Bombing/Indiana Law Uproar

Eboni Williams, CBS News Legal Analyst, discusses the prosecution resting their case in the Boston marathon bombing trial and the controversial religious freedom legislation in Indiana.




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Religious Freedom Law

Paula Reid, CBS News Justice Department Reporter, discusses why a national uproar over religious freedom and gay rights is now focused on Arkansas and Indiana.




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World Autism Awareness Day

Lisa Goring, VP of Family Services at Autism Speaks, discusses World Autism Awareness Day and their Light It Up Blue campaign.




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Changing Lives Series on CBSNews.com

Digital reporter Heba Kanso tells us about a new feature section on CBSNews.com that showcases the stories of women who combined their entrepreneurial spirit with a vision to make something work in a distinctly new way.




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International politics behind "The Interview" release

Sony's decision to allow theaters to screen "The Interview" on Christmas day has an impact beyond the silver screen. CBS News foreign affairs analyst Pamela Falk joined "Up to the Minute" to discuss the American and international politics behind the film's release and North Korea's relationship with China and the global community,




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How Disney Realigned Its Ad Sales to Reach More New Advertisers

Disney Advertising wants more brands to know, "You've got a friend in me." The company recently told ADWEEK it realigned the organizational structure of its ad sales to better reach midmarket advertisers, with the goal of offering more localized, consultative services and supporting growth areas around data, automation, and outcomes. For Disney, midmarket advertisers are...




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DSW Names Crispin its Creative Agency of Record

Footwear and accessories retailer Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) has selected Crispin as its new creative agency of record (AOR), the agency shared exclusively with ADWEEK. Crispin will support the brand's internal team with brand strategy, visual identity, and integrated marketing as it evolves DSW's "positioning for the modern consumer," according to the companies. Prior to...




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What’s Next for CNN After Chris Wallace’s Departure?

Chris Wallace dropped a bombshell late Monday evening announcing that he is leaving CNN after a three-year run. Wallace explained his decision in an exclusive interview with The Daily Beast, where he also revealed his intention to pursue independent opportunities in the streaming and podcast space. "This is the first time in 55 years I've...




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GoDaddy Returns to the Super Bowl After 8 Years

The last time GoDaddy ran an ad during the Super Bowl, Donald Trump had just been inaugurated as president of the U.S. However, the company's decision to return to next year's game was driven by artificial intelligence, not politics. After eight years, GoDaddy will return to the Big Game with a 30-second spot scheduled to...




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The Election Was 1 Week Ago. Here’s What’s Happened Since.

America went to the polls one week ago today and while experts initially predicted a deadlocked race, a clear winner emerged by the early morning hours. President-elect Donald Trump declared victory at 2:24 a.m. ET on Nov. 7 buoyed by news outlets like NewsNation and Fox News calling the race in his favor. Other outlets...




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Week of November 4 Morning News Ratings: Today Repeats at No. 1 During Election Week

NBC News' Today remained America's No. 1 morning show in total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo for the second week in a row. This particular feat occurred during the week of the presidential election, which resulted in President-elect Donald Trump defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. Not including the Paris 2024 Olympics, Today saw its...




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Week of November 4 Evening News Ratings: Election Week Boosts All Three Newscasts

The first week of November began with a consequential U.S. presidential election that saw President-elect Donald Trump defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. The drama surrounding Election Night and its aftermath lifted all three evening news broadcasts in both total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo. NBC News and CBS News' evening newscasts faired particularly well...