Five African countries have been selected to join the ambitious Russian-Chinese International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) project, solidifying Africas participation in the next frontier of space research. | Business Insider Africa
Any major winners from the last five years are included in the field, while previous Masters winners are rewarded with a lifetime entry.It all begins tomorrow. Goodnight from Augusta National. #themasters pic.twitter.com/ZCOiTJqRSW— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 10, 2025 Top 12 finishers from the 2024 edition – as well as top four from the other three majors – are invited, as too every winner of a full-field PGA Tour event in the last 12 months.The last three winners of The Players Championship and all qualifiers for last season’s Tour Championship also earn a ticket. The champions of five of the world’s
With the funeral of Pope Francis set for Sunday, April 26, the Catholic Church is preparing for conclave - the assembly of more than 100 Cardinals where the new Pope is elected. Analysts have said the group is now more diverse than previous ones, with a higher representation from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, "reflecting Francis' goal of mirroring the Church's global reach". The name of Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana has been floated by some observers. The 76-year-old cardinal is widely known for his "deep commitment to social justice, peacebuilding, and environmental stewardship, key themes that have also been central to Pope Francis's papacy". The Archbishop of the Abuja Diocese of Nigeria, Ignatius Kaigama, agreed that an African Cardinal ought to have the same chance as Cardinals from other parts of the world; but noted that "we are praying for a good and holy Pope who can be black, Asian, American, European".
Ethiopia has perfected plans to join the BRICS New Development Bank, making it the fourth African nation to become a member of the institution. | Business Insider Africa
Kenya is set to overtake Ethiopia as East Africa’s largest economy in 2025, according to new projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). | Business Insider Africa
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Officials from Africa and the United States are set to convene in June or July to discuss duty-free access for Africa to the worlds largest market. | Business Insider Africa