Ministro da Educação preside cerimónia do 19º aniversário do Instituto Superior de Ciências Jurídicas e Sociais

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O Ministro da Educação, Amadeu Cruz, presidiu, nesta segunda-feira (20), a cerimónia que assinala o 19º aniversário do Instituto Superior de Ciências Jurídicas e Sociais (ISCJS). No ato, enalteceu o contributo da instituição e reafirmou o compromisso do Governo com o alinhamento do Ensino Superior de Cabo Verde com os padrões internacionais.

Na sua intervenção, o Ministro felicitou a equipa do ISCJS, liderada por Yara Miranda, pelo “papel notável na formação de profissionais” nas áreas do Direito, Administração Pública, Criminologia e Segurança Pública, Relações Internacionais e Diplomacia. O governante realçou, em particular, o trabalho desenvolvido no domínio da cooperação institucional e dos programas de mobilidade académica, como o Erasmus+ e o Jean Monnet.

Compromisso com a justiça social e padrões da OCDE

O titular da pasta da educação salientou que, desde 2016, o Governo assumiu como prioridade a aceleração da convergência do sistema educativo cabo-verdiano com os padrões dos países da OCDE, colocando o Ensino Superior e a investigação científica no topo da pirâmide educativa nacional. A reforma em curso visa, por um lado, alcançar os padrões internacionais e, por outro, formar quadros qualificados para sustentar o sistema reformado.

A visão do Governo é “clara e inequívoca: alinhar o Ensino Superior nacional com as melhores práticas internacionais”, através de uma regulação eficaz, garantia da qualidade e internacionalização.

O Ministro da Educação apresentou um balanço das medidas implementadas, sublinhando os resultados alcançados no domínio da ação social universitária e do financiamento, nomeadamente Bolsas de Estudo, Apoio a Dívidas, Infraestruturas e Indicadores (a taxa de ingresso no Ensino Superior aumentou 23%, igualando a da África do Sul)

Entre as prioridades estratégicas, o governante destacou o aproveitamento dos recursos da diáspora cabo-verdiana através da transferência de conhecimento e o investimento contínuo na formação avançada de docentes e investigadores residentes.

Financiamento e desafios futuros

Depois de defender que o Ensino Superior deve assentar numa responsabilidade partilhada, o Ministro propôs um modelo de financiamento que combine “propinas moderadas e diferenciadas” e “bolsas sociais e de mérito, fortemente direcionadas”.

O Governo está empenhado em implementar uma educação de excelência, focada na formação de cidadãos cosmopolitas e no reforço de centros de investigação ligados a setores aceleradores do desenvolvimento, como o mar, o turismo e as tecnologias.

Apesar dos desafios colocados pela descontinuidade territorial, pela sustentabilidade das instituições e pelo impacto de eventos como a Tempestade Erin, o Ministro apelou ao ISCJS para que continue a trilhar o caminho da “resiliência e confiança para uma Educação de Qualidade”, que é o lema do Ministério.

Aos novos estudantes, professores e técnicos administrativos do ISCJS, o Ministro dirigiu uma palavra de incentivo, reconhecendo o seu papel “insubstituível” na construção da excelência académica e no progresso de Cabo Verde.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para Governo de Cabo Verde.

Egypt: President El-Sisi Speaks with the President of the Republic of Korea

Source: APO


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Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received a phone call from President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung.

Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said the two presidents exchanged greetings on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Korean President expressed his gratitude and appreciation to President El-Sisi for receiving his special envoy in September 2025, noting that the meeting was fruitful and yielded tangible outcomes. For his part, President El-Sisi renewed his greetings to President Lee on his election as President of the Republic in June 2025, confirming that he looks forward to welcoming him in Cairo at the earliest opportunity, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance relations across various fields.

The call also emphasized the two presidents’ shared commitment to promoting a global culture of peace, commending efforts made in this regard in both the Middle East and the Korean Peninsula.

In this context, President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt’s efforts that led to the agreement to end the war in Gaza Strip, stressing the importance of fully implementing the terms of the agreement.

President Lee expressed deep appreciation for Egypt’s role and for President El-Sisi’s efforts in resolving regional crises.

The call also tackled ways to enhance bilateral relations, with both sides emphasizing the importance of boosting cooperation to attract more Korean investments into Egypt, especially in areas such as artificial intelligence, information technology and communications, shipbuilding, and automobile manufacturing, with a focus on localizing these industries within Egypt. The two Presidents also explored opportunities for cooperation in the fields of education and higher education, including the possibility of establishing a Korean university in Egypt in partnership with Egyptian counterparts.

President Lee noted that Egypt was the first country to host a Korean Cultural Center, adding that two new cultural centers will soon open in Cairo to further promote Korean culture. Furthermore, he congratulated President El-Sisi on the upcoming opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. The two Presidents exchanged congratulations on the qualification of both countries’ national football teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

World Health Organization (WHO) supports researchers turn Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) evidence into action in Ghana

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the world’s gravest health threats, undermining progress in treating infections, threatening lives, livelihoods, and economies. In Ghana, where AMR touches human health, agriculture, and the environment, translating research into action is critical. Yet too often, valuable scientific findings remain locked in journals, inaccessible to those who shape policies and practices.

To bridge this gap, Ghana hosted the fourth module of the Structured Operational Research and Training Initiative (SORT IT) from 15–19 September 2025, focusing on effective communication of research findings. The training, supported by the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), WHO, and national partners, brought together mentors and researchers who had previously completed SORT IT cycles from across the country. 

The module trained participants to translate complex research into clear, actionable messages for policymakers, health workers, and communities. Through lectures, peer reviews, mentoring, and practical exercises, participants developed evidence briefs, stakeholder maps, lightning presentations, and elevator pitches tailored for real-world influence.

WHO Representative to Ghana, Dr. Fiona Braka, underscored the importance of turning science into policy impact.

“AMR is a silent pandemic. Research alone is not enough—what matters is how well findings are communicated and used to protect lives. By equipping Ghanaian scientists with communication skills, we are ensuring that evidence doesn’t stay on the shelf but drives decisions that strengthen health systems,” she said.

Trainers also emphasized the added value of communication in operational research. Robert Terry; Knowledge Management expert and a SORT IT trainer, explained, “Our goal is to demystify science communication. A clear evidence brief, a concise pitch, or a well-targeted presentation can be as powerful as the research itself in influencing change. This module gives participants practical skills to make their science matter beyond publications.”

For participants, the experience was eye-opening. Dr Nana Akua Abruquah, a Medical Officer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Hospital, reflected,   “This module showed me how to move beyond writing for journals. I now know how to engage directly with decision-makers, present evidence in plain language, and ensure that my work contributes to improving practice at the frontlines of care.”

Mrs Karyn Ewurama Quansah, a Research Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Water Research Institute (CSIR-WRI) also shared her excitement about the training and its impact on her work.

“AMR cuts across human, animal, and environmental health. This training has equipped me to communicate my findings not just to scientists, but also to farmers, regulators, and the public. That’s how we can collectively tackle the challenge”, she said.

By the end of the week, participants had produced policy-relevant communication tools and gained the confidence to engage diverse stakeholders. Their outputs will support Ghana’s ongoing efforts to address AMR, aligning with the One Health approach and national strategies.

The training underscored that tackling AMR is not just about producing evidence—it is about ensuring that evidence is heard, understood, and acted upon.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Health Organization (WHO), Ghana.

Select Committee Chairperson Calls for Speed in Sanctioning Deputy Principal Arrested on Allegations of Child Trafficking

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The Select Committee on Education, Sciences and the Creative Industries has called on the Eastern Cape Department of Education and the South African Council for Educators to work with speed on the matter involving a deputy school principal who has been arrested on allegations of trafficking schoolgirls in the Amathole West District.

The committee Chairperson, Mr Makhi Feni, said it was clear that the female deputy principal, who is also a so-called “reverend”, does not deserve to be an educator. He said: “We are disappointed to learn of this incident. The responsible educator bodies must move with speed to remove the deputy principal from the educators roll and appropriate sanction should be taken.”

An official from the provincial education department briefed the committee that disciplinary action will follow, but the process is currently with law enforcement. The committee heard that the deputy principal is currently behind bars and the department will strictly monitor her bail conditions.

“This is the least of the challenges we should be hearing about in the Eastern Cape given the extent of the challenges that the committee has heard about,” Mr Feni said. “Our children should be protected against this so-called ‘reverend’. We cannot wait for the outcome of a criminal process.”

The committee also heard about other issues, including extortion, theft of food from the nutrition programme, unmonitored scholar transport, burglary and ongoing payments of salaries made to former employees.

The committee is currently undertaking a week-long oversight visit in the Eastern Cape, focusing on Amathole West District. The committee will also visit Gqeberha on Thursday.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.

Basic Education Committee Chairperson Encourages the Class of 2025 to Push Hard for Matric Exams

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The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, wishes the class of 2025 every success as they officially begin their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations on Thursday.

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has registered a total of 903 561 candidates – 766 543 full-time and 137 018 part-time – for the 2025 NSC examinations. The exams officially commence for all learners on Thursday with English, while some candidates will start earlier, on Wednesday, with Computer Applications Technology.

The DBE will administer the exams across 6 955 examination centres, while the Independent Examination Board (IEB) will have 263 centres, and SACAI will have 83.

Ms Maimela said the committee wishes the class of 2025 strength during this final stretch and urged learners to remain focused and dedicated to their studies as the finish line is now in sight.

She emphasised that the emotional and mental wellbeing of all learners should be prioritised during this period, which often comes with heightened stress levels.

Ms Maimela also called on everyone in the education sector to support candidates during this crucial time. “It is a very strenuous period in their academic journey. Please keep a watchful eye on them to ensure they are in a good state of mind and have an enabling environment to study. This is the culmination of 12 years of schooling leading to one final examination. We therefore call on parents, families, friends, educators, officials and communities at large to help create the best possible conditions for these learners to succeed.”

“Furthermore,” Ms Maimela added, “I wish teachers, invigilators, and markers the very best with the tasks ahead and urge everyone to once again ensure the credibility of the NSC examinations.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.

Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 mettra en relation les opérateurs et les fournisseurs de services avec les opportunités émergentes en Afrique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Le prochain Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES), qui se tiendra à Aberdeen, en Écosse, les 18 et 19 novembre 2025, mettra en relation les opérateurs internationaux et les principaux prestataires de services avec les opportunités stratégiques dans le secteur pétrolier et gazier en Afrique. La conférence de cette année accueille un panel impressionnant d’entreprises internationales et africaines, offrant ainsi une plateforme essentielle pour la signature de nouveaux accords.

Le WAES est organisé par OGV Group en partenariat avec la Chambre africaine de l’énergie, la Society of Petroleum Engineers, l’Energy Industries Council, la Scottish African Business Association, la UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce et le Global Underwater Hub. En explorant les opportunités stratégiques dans le secteur pétrolier et gazier à travers l’Afrique, le sommet relie les continents et offre une rampe de lancement à la chaîne d’approvisionnement européenne pour étendre sa présence et ses investissements sur les marchés énergétiques les plus prometteurs d’Afrique.

Les principaux opérateurs rejoignent le WAES

Le WAES 2025 s’est imposé comme une plateforme stratégique permettant aux opérateurs de se faire une idée des opportunités d’investissement à venir dans la chaîne de valeur du pétrole et du gaz en Afrique. Diverses sociétés d’exploration et de production se sont déjà engagées à participer à l’événement, soulignant ainsi sa position de lieu de rencontre privilégié pour le secteur. Parmi elles figure Shell, qui dispose déjà d’un solide portefeuille d’actifs d’exploration et de production en Afrique. La société a été à l’avant-garde du succès de l’exploration en Namibie avec sa découverte de Graff et envisage désormais une nouvelle campagne de forage sur le PEL 39 en 2026. Au Nigeria, la société a pris une décision finale d’investissement pour le projet gazier HI, débloquant une production de 350 millions de pieds cubes de gaz par jour. La société est également revenue en Angola en 2025 à la suite d’un accord signé pour le bloc 33.

bp fait progresser le programme GNL de l’Afrique grâce à des projets stratégiques en Mauritanie, au Sénégal et au Mozambique. La société a démarré la production du projet GNL Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) en Mauritanie/Sénégal en 2025, le navire FLNG du projet ayant atteint son niveau d’exploitation commerciale en juillet 2025. La société se tourne désormais vers la phase deux du projet GTA afin de renforcer la production. Parallèlement, en Égypte, la société a démarré la production du projet gazier Reven Infills en 2025. Avec une production de 450 000 barils par jour, Harbour Energy est l’un des plus grands producteurs indépendants de pétrole et de gaz au monde. La société dispose d’un solide portefeuille gazier en Afrique du Nord, notamment des participations dans le projet Reggane Nord en Algérie, les zones contractuelles d’Al Jurf en Libye et les projets West Nile Delta, Dissouq et East Damanhour en Égypte. En outre, des acteurs internationaux tels que Canadian Natural Resources et Serica Energy participent également. Bien que ces sociétés aient réduit leurs portefeuilles africains ces dernières années, leur participation au WAES témoigne de leur recherche d’opportunités stratégiques.

Mettre en relation les prestataires de services et les projets africains

Le WAES 2025 réunira également les principaux prestataires de services et les parties prenantes africaines, offrant une plateforme pour la collaboration, la conclusion d’accords et le renforcement du dialogue. À travers le continent africain, divers prestataires de services internationaux soutiennent des projets essentiels, et avec la récente tendance à la monétisation des ressources sous-exploitées, les opportunités pour ces entreprises ne cessent de croître. En mettant l’accent sur la numérisation et en s’attachant à trouver un équilibre entre efficacité opérationnelle et développement durable, NOV a développé une forte présence en Afrique. L’entreprise est active sur divers marchés, notamment au Ghana, au Nigeria, au Cameroun, en Guinée équatoriale, en République du Congo, en Angola, en Afrique du Sud, en Ouganda, au Kenya et dans d’autres pays, où elle propose des technologies et des services de pointe qui aident ses clients à améliorer leurs opérations.

Oceaneering renforce également sa présence sur le continent. La société est active en Angola et a récemment annoncé le renouvellement d’un contrat pour ses services d’inspection en Afrique de l’Ouest. Parallèlement, Expro continue de faire avancer des projets clés en Afrique subsaharienne, offrant une gamme de services allant de la construction de puits et de l’optimisation de la production à la mise hors service de puits et aux solutions environnementales. Fournissant des solutions flottantes compétitives pour l’industrie pétrolière et gazière offshore, Modec participe également au WAES 2025. La société est très présente en Afrique de l’Ouest, avec des contrats au Sénégal, en Côte d’Ivoire, au Ghana, au Nigeria, au Cameroun et dans d’autres pays. Ces entreprises seront rejointes par un ensemble de sociétés britanniques de la chaîne d’approvisionnement, soulignant la position du WAES en tant que plateforme de mise en relation.

Ne manquez pas l’occasion de participer au WAES 2025. Pour plus d’informations, rendez-vous sur https://WAESummit.com/.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 to Connect Operators, Service Providers with Emerging African Opportunities

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The upcoming Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) – taking place in Aberdeen, Scotland on November 18-19, 2025 – will connect international operators and leading service providers with strategic oil and gas opportunities in Africa. This year’s conference features a strong slate of international and African companies that are participating, providing a critical platform for new deals to be signed.

The WAES is organized by OGV Group in partnership with the African Energy Chamber, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the Energy Industries Council, the Scottish African Business Association, the UK Ghana Chamber of Commerce and the Global Underwater Hub. By delving into strategic oil and gas opportunities across Africa, the summit connects continents, providing a launchpad for the European supply chain to expand their presence and investments in Africa’s most promising energy markets.

Leading Operators Join WAES

The WAES 2025 has emerged as a strategic platform for operators to gain insight into upcoming investment opportunities across Africa’s oil and gas value chain. Various exploration and production companies have already committed their participation at the event, underscoring its position as a premier meeting place for the industry. These include Shell, which already boasts a strong portfolio of exploration and production assets in Africa. The company has been at the forefront of Namibia’s exploration success with its Graff discovery and is now looking at a new drilling campaign at PEL 39 in 2026. In Nigeria, the company reached a final investment decision for the HI gas project, unlocking 350 million cubic feet of gas per day in production. The company also returned to Angola in 2025 following a deal signed for Block 33.

bp is advancing Africa’s LNG agenda through strategic projects in Mauritania, Senegal and Mozambique. The company started production at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project in Mauritania/Senegal in 2025, with the project’s FLNG vessel reaching commercial operations in July 2025. The company is now looking towards GTA phase two to bolster production. Meanwhile in Egypt, the company started production at the Reven Infills gas project in 2025. Producing 450,000 barrels per day, Harbour Energy is one of the world’s biggest independent oil and gas producers. The company has a strong gas portfolio in North Africa, including stakes in the Reggane Nord in Algeria, the Al Jurf contract areas in Libya and the West Nile Delta, Dissouq and East Damanhour projects in Egypt. Additionally, international players to the likes of Canadian Natural Resources and Serica Energy are also participating. While the companies have downsized their African portfolios in recent years, their participation at WAES showcases their pursuit of strategic opportunities.

Connecting Service Providers to African Projects

The WAES 2025 will also convene leading service providers and African stakeholders, offering a platform for collaboration, deals and strengthened dialogue. Across the African continent, various international service providers are supporting critical projects, and with the recent push towards monetizing underdeveloped resources, opportunities for these firms are only growing. With a focus on digitalization and a dedication to balancing operational efficiency with sustainable development NOV has developed a strong presence in Africa. The company is active in various markets, including Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of Congo, Angola, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya and more, offering cutting-edge technologies and services that support clients enhance their operations.

Oceaneering is also strengthening its presence across the continent. The company is active in Angola and recently announced that it has renewed a contract for its inspection services across West Africa. Meanwhile, Expro continues to advance key projects in sub-Saharan Africa, offering a range of services from well construction and production optimization to well decommissioning and environment solutions. Providing competitive floating solutions for the offshore oil and gas industry, Modec is also participating at WAES 2025. The company has an extensive footprint in West Africa, with contracts in Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon and more. These companies will be joined by a suite of UK supply chain firms, underscoring WAES’ position as a platform to connect.

Don’t miss your chance to join the WAES 2025. Visit https://WAESummit.com/ for more information.

– on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

President Ramaphosa calls on Class of 2025 to shine in Matric examinations

Source: President of South Africa –

President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his best wishes to the Matric Class of 2025 for the final examinations and says this is a moment for this cohort of young people to shine.

President Ramaphosa said: “You’ve got this, Class of 2025. All your years and hours of progressing to this point in your education are assets that you can use to your advantage in these exams.

“As you apply 12 years of learning and exploration in these exams, you will be opening new doors to your future and to the success of our nation.

“Each of you has grown intellectually and emotionally during your years in school, and your families and communities have followed your journey with pride and support.

“We are all by your side as you focus and persevere during these exams.

“There will be moments of stress and doubt – this happens during high-pressure situations. But we know the odds are in your favour.

“Reaching these exams is an achievement of which you can be proud, and which gives the nation the confidence that the Class of 25 will move our nation forward.

“Good luck!”

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – media@presidency.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

The great wildebeest migration, seen from space: satellites and AI are helping count Africa’s wildlife

Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Isla C. Duporge, British–French zoologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Princeton University

The Great Wildebeest Migration is one of the most remarkable natural spectacles on Earth. Each year, immense herds of wildebeest, joined by zebras and gazelles, travel 800-1,000km between Tanzania and Kenya in search of fresh grazing after the rains.

This vast, circular journey is the engine of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. The migration feeds predators such as lions and crocodiles, fertilises the land and sustains the grasslands. Countless other species, and human livelihoods tied to rangelands and tourism, depend on it.

Because this migration underpins the entire ecosystem, it’s vital to know how many animals are involved. A change in numbers would not only affect wildebeest, but would ripple outward to predators, vegetation and the millions of people who rely on this landscape.

For decades, aerial surveys have been the main tool for estimating the size of east Africa’s wildebeest population. Aircraft fly in straight lines (transects) a few kilometres apart and use these strips to estimate the total population. This dedicated and arduous work, using a long-established method, has given us an estimate of about 1.3 million wildebeest.

In recent years, conservation scientists have begun testing whether satellites and artificial intelligence (identifying patterns in large datasets) can offer a new way to monitor wildlife. Earlier work showed that other species – Weddell seals, beluga whales and elephants – could be identified in satellite imagery using artificial intelligence.

In 2023, we showed that migratory wildebeest could be detected from satellite images using deep learning. That study proved it’s possible to monitor large gatherings of mammals from space. The next step has been to move from simply detecting animals to estimating their populations – using satellites not just to spot them, but to count them at scale.

Our recent study was carried out through collaboration between biologists, remote sensing specialists and machine-learning scientists. We analysed satellite imagery of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem from 2022 and 2023, covering more than 4,000km².

Using deep learning models

The images were collected at very high spatial resolution (33-60cm per pixel), with each wildebeest represented by fewer than nine pixels. We analysed the imagery using two complementary deep learning models: a pixel-based U-Net and an object-based YOLO model. Both were trained to recognise wildebeest from above. Applying them together allowed us to cross-validate detections and reduce potential bias. The images were taken at the beginning and end of August, corresponding to different stages of the dry-season migration. Smaller herds were observed earlier in the month, as expected.

Across both years, the models detected fewer than 600,000 wildebeest within the dry-season range. While these numbers are lower than some previous aerial estimates, this should not necessarily be interpreted as evidence of a population decline, and we encourage more surveying effort to work out the relative error biases in each approach. While some animals are inevitably missed, under trees or outside the imaged area, it is unlikely that such factors could account for hundreds of thousands more. To confirm that the main herds were covered, we validated the survey extent using GPS tracking data from collared wildebeest and ground-based observations from organisations monitoring herd movements in the region.

These results provide the first satellite-based dry-season census of the Serengeti-Mara migration. Rather than replacing aerial surveys, they offer a complementary perspective on seasonal population dynamics. The next step is to coordinate aerial and satellite surveys in parallel. This way each method can help refine the other and build a more complete picture of this extraordinary migration.

Future directions

Satellite monitoring is not a panacea. Images are expensive, sometimes obscured by cloud cover. And they can never capture every individual on the ground (neither can aerial surveys). But the advantages are compelling. Satellites can capture a snapshot of vast landscapes at a single moment in time, removing much of the uncertainty that comes from extrapolating localised counts.

The approach is scalable to many other species and ecosystems. And as more high-resolution satellites (capable of imaging at less than 50cm) are launched, we can now revisit the same spot on Earth multiple times a day, bringing wildlife monitoring closer to real time than ever before.

Beyond population counts, satellites also open up a new scientific frontier: the study of collective movement at scale. The wildebeest migration is a classic case of emergent behaviour: there is no leader, yet order still arises. Each animal follows simple cues like where the grass is greener or where a neighbour is moving, and together thousands create a vast, coordinated journey.

With high-resolution satellite data, scientists can now explore the basic physics that shape how animals move together in large groups. But how do density waves of movement propagate across the landscape, what scaling rules might be governing patterns of spacing and alignment, and how do these collective patterns influence the functioning of ecosystems?

Our findings demonstrate how satellites and AI can be harnessed not only for wildlife population monitoring but also for applications that extend beyond population counts to uncovering the mechanisms of collective organisation in animal groups.

– The great wildebeest migration, seen from space: satellites and AI are helping count Africa’s wildlife
– https://theconversation.com/the-great-wildebeest-migration-seen-from-space-satellites-and-ai-are-helping-count-africas-wildlife-266308

Africell Expands Multi-year Collaboration with National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa

Source: APO

The brand collaboration between Africell, Africa’s only U.S.-owned mobile network operator, and NBA Africa (https://Africa.NBA.com/) in Angola has taken a leap forward with the widening of its scope to include all four of Africell’s African operating markets with the addition of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), The Gambia and Sierra Leone.

Launched in 2022, the collaboration between Africell and NBA Africa in Angola has already seen thousands of young Angolans given opportunities to learn and play the game. Basketball has a rich history and broad popular appeal in the country of over 30 million people, and Africell and NBA Africa have nurtured a new generation’s passion for the sport through a wide-ranging programme, including Jr. NBA tournaments, clinics and a court refurbishment.

Building upon the momentum established through the collaborative efforts in Angola to date, Africell and NBA Africa will roll out the initiative to the DRC, The Gambia and Sierra Leone. While distinct in many ways, each of these countries has a young and highly active population craving opportunities to participate in high-quality organised sports.  The expanded collaboration will introduce a Jr. NBA league in Angola, which will tip off next month, and will be followed by clinics and 3-on-3 tournaments in Angola, the DRC, The Gambia and Sierra Leone in 2026. 

Sports and healthcare are key impact areas of the Africell Impact Foundation, and the collaboration between Africell and NBA Africa across Africell’s four operating markets aims to deliver meaningful social impact while also supporting Africell’s commercial strategy by growing its customer base and engaging new audiences.

It is difficult to overstate the magnetic pull that the NBA brand enjoys in Africa,” says Ziad Dalloul, CEO, president and founder of Africell Group. “Not only does the NBA name have associations with legendary teams and star athletes, but it also stands in the minds of many for the values of aspiration, hard work and excellence. Africell is thrilled to be expanding its collaboration with NBA Africa to DRC, The Gambia and Sierra Leone for the first time, and we look forward to sharing the stardust with our many young customers.”

Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa, says: “Our collaboration with Africell in Angola has shown us firsthand how basketball can inspire, empower and transform the lives of youth. Building on that success, we are excited to expand into the DRC, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone – countries where Africell is already deeply rooted, where there is strong affinity for basketball, and where together we can make a meaningful and lasting social impact.”

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of National Basketball Association (NBA).

About Africell:
Africell (https://Africell.com/) provides fast, reliable, low-cost mobile network coverage and related technology services to almost twenty million subscribers in sub-Saharan Africa.  We currently operate in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone and The Gambia.  Africell is US-owned, headquartered in London, and directly and indirectly employs more than ten thousand people.

Through the Africell Impact Foundation, Africell invests in and supports initiatives that provide benefits to our operating markets and the wider region in the areas of sports, health and wellbeing; education and entrepreneurship; and arts, culture, and heritage. Our ambition is to narrow Africa’s opportunity gap by linking people to the digital and physical resources they need to engage fully in community life at a local, national and international level.

For more information, visit www.Africell.com or connect with us on LinkedIn (https://apo-opa.co/47iivri).

About NBA Africa:
NBA Africa is an affiliate of the National Basketball Association (NBA), a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  NBA Africa conducts the league’s business in Africa, including the Basketball Africa League (BAL), and has opened subsidiary offices in Cairo, Egypt; Dakar, Senegal; Johannesburg, South Africa; Lagos, Nigeria; and Nairobi, Kenya.  The league’s efforts on the continent have focused on increasing access to basketball and the NBA through youth and elite development, social responsibility, media distribution, corporate partnerships, NBA Africa Games, NBA Stores, the BAL, and more.

NBA games and programming are available in all 54 African countries, and the NBA has hosted three sold-out exhibition games on the continent since 2015. The BAL, a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and NBA Africa, is a professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa that concluded its fifth season in June 2025. Fans can follow @ NBAAfrica on Facebook and YouTube, @ nbaafricaofficial on Instagram, @ NBA_Africa on X, and @ theBAL on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

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