State Department Map Mislabels African Countries at AIDS Conference

Nigeria, a coastal country in western Africa, was landlocked in the Sahara, among other errors. The department said it had been “hastily altered.”

By Remy Tumin

Biggest African Airline Sees Slower Revenue Growth From Iran War

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest carrier, expects the pace of its revenue growth to be cut in half this year because of soaring oil prices triggered by the Iran war.

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US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

State department ‘takes full responsibility’ for erroneous, widely shared chart displayed at Aids conference in Brazil A US government map of Africa mislabeled every country during a state department presentation at a ⁠global conference in Brazil ⁠this week, ​causing a stir among attenders who took screenshots and posted them online. Reuters viewed a video of the presentation given at the Aids 2026 conference in ⁠Rio de Janeiro, which shows the errant map displayed halfway during a presentati...

By Reuters

US government map of Africa gets every country wrong at global conference

A US government map of Africa mislabelled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing a stir among attendees who took screenshots and posted them online. Reuters viewed a ‌video of the presentation given at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, which shows the errant map displayed halfway during a presentation about the State Department’s new health agreements. A Reuters analysis found the image of the map include...

By Reuters

US government’s map of Africa mislabels every country sparking confusion at global conference

The US State Department blamed a staffer for the error amid a probe into whether it was made by AI

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Africa plans $50bn Congo water diversion to revive shrinking Lake Chad

Lake Chad's dramatic shrinkage has brought about severe impacts on the lives of millions. To counteract this crisis, governments are investing in initiatives aimed at rehabilitating the lake's ecosystem. A noteworthy solution includes the ambitious Transaqua project, which seeks to channel water from the Congo River back into Lake Chad. This vital endeavor aims not only to replenish the lake but also to foster economic growth in the surrounding regions.

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Migrant exodus leaves South African employers short-handed

South Africa is suffering a drop in its workforce, following the departure of thousands of foreign workers in the wake of a wave of xenophobic attacks, anti-migrant protests and intensified immigration enforcement.

By RFI

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

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US State Department mislabels Nigeria, other African countries at global AIDS conference

Nigeria was depicted as a landlocked nation in the Sahara Desert rather than in West Africa. The post US State Department mislabels Nigeria, other African countries at global AIDS conference appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Fortune Eromonsele

US apologises for wrong Africa map shown at AIDS conference

The US State Department apologises for displaying an inaccurate Africa map at an AIDS conference, causing confusion among African partners. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-apologises-for-wrong-africa-map-shown-at-aids-conference/

By Punch Newspapers

US admits error after flawed Africa map shown at AIDS conference

The US State Department acknowledged "an unfortunate error" on Thursday after an inaccurate map of Africa was displayed at an AIDS conference in Brazil earlier this week. The post US admits error after flawed Africa map shown at AIDS conference appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Photos: Vice President opens APSA 2026 Conference in Accra

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on Thursday attended and officially opened the 7th Annual Conference of the Africa Pension Supervisors Association (APSA) 2026 in Accra.

By Judy Yayra Avanu