The DRC will be this year’s host to the longest-running Internet development conference in Africa. From 20-24 August 2024, AfPIF will bring together infrastructure, service, and content providers to identify ways to improve network interconnection, lower the cost of connectivity, and increase the number of Internet users in the region. The event, which takes place at the Hilton Hotel in Kinshasa, will provide participants with global and regional insights to maximize opportunities to help grow resilient Internet infrastructure and affordable services in Africa. Organized by the Internet Society (ISOC) and the African IXP Association (AFIX) in collaboration with the Internet Service…
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Lolli Native Celebrates 2 Years Of His Debut Album “Ivangeli.” Lolli Native is celebrating the second anniversary of his debut album Ivangeli, a project that marked his official entry into the music industry and continues to resonate with fans. Lolli Native Celebrates 2 Years Of His Debut Album “Ivangeli” Released on August 20, 2022, Ivangeli quickly gained attention for its authentic storytelling, compelling lyrics, and unique fusion of traditional South African sounds with modern hip-hop beats. Taking to social media, Lolli Native expressed his gratitude for the journey since the album’s release. The rapper reflected on the significance of the…
The contest to succeed Rishi Sunak as head of the Conservative Party has begun.The six contenders hoping to take the leadership role include Dame Priti Patel, Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick, Mel Stride, and Tom Tugendhat.The candidates, which will be reduced to a shortlist of four through a series of hustings when parliament reconvenes from its summer break on September 2, had to have the support of at least 10 Tory MPs in order for a nomination to be included.The last four candidates to present their case to party members at the Conservative conference this autumn will be chosen by Tory…
The Minnesota Timberwolves were a feel-good story of the 2023-24 NBA season. After years of building through the draft, Tim Connelly swung for the fences by acquiring Rudy Gobert in 2022. The trade didn’t bring the immediate uptick in production the front office had hoped for. However, after a full season together, Karl-Anthony Towns and Gobert clicked throughout their second year together. Anthony Edwards’s ever-improving performances undoubtedly played a big role for the Timberwolves, too. Nevertheless, Chris Finch’s team ultimately fell to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. When speaking on a recent episode of “Podcast P with Paul…
US government to support ‘necessary services’ for Afghans undergoing visa processing in Southeast Asian country.The Philippines has agreed to temporarily host a “limited number” of Afghans being considered for resettlement in the United States, US and Philippine officials have announced. The US government will support “necessary services” for Afghans as they undergo visa processing in the Philippines, including food, housing, security, medical, and transport, the US Department of State said in a statement on Monday. “The United States appreciates its long and positive history of bilateral cooperation with the Philippines and thanks the Philippine government for supporting Afghan allies of…
President Joe Biden delivered his valedictory address to the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, as his decision to end his reelection bid released newfound energy within his party with Vice President Kamala Harris′ elevation to the top of the ticket. After 52 years rising to the pinnacle of influence within his party, Biden, 81, received a hero’s welcome for the act of stepping aside for Harris, weeks after many in his party were pressuring him to drop his bid for reelection. One month after an unprecedented mid-campaign switch from Biden to Harris, the opening night of the convention in Chicago was designed…
At the Summer Workshop on Money, Banking, Payments, and Finance, Washington, DC By Governor Christopher J. Waller The evolving nature of money and banking creates new channels through which financial markets and institutions can affect the economy, with implications for all five of the Federal Reserve’s functions, which are monetary policy, financial stability, supervision and regulation, payment systems, and consumers and communities. Relatedly, the emergence of new technologies can generate complex economic interactions, and theoretical research and analytical work are crucial to understanding the implications. Many of the concepts underlying such economic interactions have for years been the study of…
DJ Speedsta: “I’m trying to put Nasty C & A-Reece On One Song.” In the ever-unpredictable world of rap, what might seem inevitable is often anything but—until it happens. A collaboration between Nasty C and A-Reece is one of those highly anticipated moments that South African Hip-hop fans have long dreamed of. While it once seemed like a distant possibility, the chances of it happening now are still a coin toss. DJ Speedsta: “I’m trying to put Nasty C & A-Reece On One Song” The two renowned rappers have been locked in a feud that’s fueled intense debates among their…
The Leagues Cup is an annual competition pitting Major League Soccer against Liga MX, the premier professional soccer league in Mexico.It’s also one of many data points the leagues use to judge their development against one another. Strong performances by one league’s franchises in the Leagues Cup can indicate power shifts in North American soccer.The Leagues Cup has been a closely contested competition since its inception in 2019. Neither MLS nor Liga MX has run away with the tournament, as both leagues have been represented in every Leagues Cup final four. But as the 2024 edition comes to a close,…
Intelligence agencies accuse Iran of trying to create discord amid concern about foreign interference in November election.The United States has accused Iran of launching cyber attacks on the presidential campaigns of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and targeting US voters with influence operations designed to exacerbate political division. The assessment from the FBI and other federal agencies marks the first time the US government has assigned blame amid renewed fears of the threat of foreign election interference in the country’s election. “We have observed increasingly aggressive Iranian activity during this election cycle, specifically involving influence operations targeting the American public…