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Nigerian Startups Raise Over $224.3 Million

Within the last eight months, several Nigerian startups have managed to raise over $224.3 million in funding across various sectors. This is a relatively good indication that the technology scene in the region is improving exponentially—despite some startups not included in the select ones have also experienced staggering financial drawbacks. Funds are mainly used to develop, launch, and maintain the …

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Unemployed South Africans Turn To Coding For New Jobs

Unemployed South Africans are turning to coding as the country is facing a severe shortage of computer skills leaving major sectors such as financial institutions struggling to recruit employees with critical skills. Two-thirds of the populations bulk aged between 15 and 34 are unemployed, creating a national crisis according to President Cyril Ramaphosa. Technology seems like the option to create …

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Sudan Military Arrests Bashir Appointees, Protesters Assured Of Security

Bashir detained, the military council takes overSudan’s defence minister said on Thursday that President Omar al-Bashir had been detained “in a safe place” and that a military council would run the country for a two-year transitional period, confirming a long-anticipated coup by the armed forces. In a statement broadcast on state TV, Defense Minister Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf said …

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Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP) Now Accepting Applications

The U.S. Department of State is currently accepting applications for the Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP).  Visit USAJOBS to start the online application process and view the following vacancy announcement numbers.  Please note the cutoff point for these positions: These vacancy announcements will be open from March 27, 2019 to April 2, 2019 or when the application cutoff limit has been reached for each position. Each vacancy …