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- 1New migrant group arrives in Mallorca amid arrival criticism●A new group of illegal migrants has just arrived in Mallorca, Spain. The Spanish government continues to flood the count
A new group of migrants has arrived on the shores of Mallorca, Spain, prompting criticism of the Spanish government's handling of arrivals from Africa and the Middle East. Critics, including right-leaning commentators, accuse Madrid of failing to curb irregular migration, while Spain continues to face sustained pressure along its Mediterranean migration routes.
- 2Dangote and Turkish investors back $40bn East African mega-projects●Three mega-projects backed by Dangote, Turkish investors put $40bn behind East Africa’s Indian Ocean trade ambitions
Three large-scale infrastructure projects, backed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and Turkish investors, are directing some $40bn towards East Africa's Indian Ocean trade ambitions. The investments are aimed at strengthening ports and trade corridors along the region's coastline, positioning East Africa as a bigger hub for Indian Ocean commerce. The scale of the funding and the involvement of high-profile backers have drawn attention across regional and global business circles.
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Tanzania are playing Sudan in the final of the CECAFA U20 championship, with the match being followed live by a large audience. The fixture, whose coverage is labelled in Swahili as the tournament's final game, has drawn strong engagement across East Africa, with fans tracking every moment of the under-20 showdown between the two sides.
- 4Egypt and Orange Expand Digital Cooperation on AI and Startups▼Egypt and Orange Expand Digital Cooperation With AI Training and Startup Support
Egypt and Orange have agreed to deepen their digital cooperation, with a focus on artificial intelligence training programmes and support for startups. The expanded partnership signals Orange's continued investment in Egypt's technology ecosystem and reflects the country's push to build AI skills and nurture entrepreneurship as part of its broader digital transformation agenda.
- 5Mirion Technologies to Host First EMEA/APAC Conference in Brussels●Mirion Technologies to Host Inaugural Mirion Connect EMEA/APAC Conference in Brussels
Mirion Technologies is holding its inaugural Mirion Connect EMEA/APAC conference in Brussels, bringing together customers and partners from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The event marks the company's expansion of its regional conference format beyond North America, focusing on radiation measurement and detection technologies.