According to data from U.S. Foreign Assistance, in 2024, Rwanda received around $162 million in total U.S. funding, the 23rd highest funds received by an African country. In 2024, Rwanda received $162 million in total US funding, ranking 23rd highest in Africa. The funds were used for health, administrative duties, education, and agriculture. US disbursements…
MTN Group’s South African unit and U.S.-based low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite provider Lynk Global announced that they have successfully made Africa’s first phone call via satellite. MTN Group’s South African unit and Lynk Global successfully made Africa’s first phone call via satellite. The breakthrough could help extend mobile coverage to underserved and rural areas. Satellite…
At least six people lost their lives when the “Sindbad” viewing submarine, carrying tourists, sank off the coast of Hurghada, a resort on Egypt’s Red Sea. The “Sindbad” viewing submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, resulting in at least six fatalities. The submarine had 50 people onboard, including tourists from Russia, India, Norway,…
