The threat of a broader conflict with IranHamas’s Oct. 7 attacks in Israel and Israel’s bombardment of the Gaza Strip have emboldened a newly aggressive Iran. The Iranian nuclear program has dramatically ramped up. International inspectors announced last month that Iran initiated a threefold increase in its enrichment of near-bomb-grade uranium. U.S. intelligence officials believe that the enrichment needed to turn that fuel into bomb-grade material would take weeks. U.S. and European intelligence officials say they do not believe the Iranians want a direct conflict with the U.S. or Israel, a scenario the officials suspect would not end well.

Some of football’s biggest stars will showcase their skills when the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) gets under way in Ivory Coast on January 13. While the timing of the tournament has upset elite European clubs, the presence of five African teams at the Qatar World Cup 2022 has proved that football in Africa is coming of age. Morocco will hope their superb display at the last World Cup will translate into continental success, while Victor Osimhen will aim to replicate his club form for Nigeria. Here’s a look at Al Jazeera’s favourites to win the tournament:MoroccoMorocco are the red-hot favourites after their historic run at the Qatar World Cup 2022. Andre Onana’s return in goal, after he was sent home from the World Cup, will boost the Indomitable Lions immeasurably.

RES4Africa Foundation has launched the RAISEAfrica – Renewables Accelerators for Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs in Africa. The initiative includes pre-acceleration and acceleration programmes, specifically designed for Africa’s renewable energy sector. It is meant to empower young talents, innovators and entrepreneurs to contribute to a sustainable future for Africa. Renewables accelerator in Africa – application criteriaApplicants must complete the online standard application forms, providing essential details and supporting documents in English. Find the concept notes, pre-accelerator and accelerator application forms online.

(RTTNews) - Guardant Health Inc. (GH) and Hikma Pharmaceuticals have entered into an agreement to collaborate on the promotion of Guardant Health's range of liquid and tissue biopsy tests. The focus will be on cancer screening, recurrence monitoring, and tumor mutation profiling, covering all solid cancers in countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa. The tests offered include Shield for cancer screening and early detection, Guardant Reveal for minimal residual disease detection and recurrence monitoring, and Guardant360 and Guardant360 Tissue Next for comprehensive genomic profiling across all solid cancers. The number of cancer cases in the Middle East and North Africa is projected to double by the year 2040. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Dublin, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Middle East & North Africa Data Center Market - Industry Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Advanced technologies are significantly influencing data center operations, enhancing efficiency in power management and information processing. With a broad range of seasoned contractors and IT infrastructure providers, the region's data center market is robust and competitive. The MENA data center landscape is set to reshape the technological front of the region contributing significantly to the global digital transformation. For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/9fmr05About ResearchAndMarkets.comResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data.

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The tests offered include Shield™ for cancer screening and early detection, Guardant Reveal™ for minimal residual disease detection and recurrence monitoring and Guardant360® and Guardant360 TissueNext™ for comprehensive genomic profiling across all solid cancers. Ultimately, our goal is to make cancer screening easy and effective so that we can detect cancer earlier when it's most treatable." "Our partnership with Guardant Health adds next-generation sequencing diagnostics that can potentially transform cancer care in MENA bringing hope to patients facing this challenging journey. We are excited to partner with Guardant Health, as their offering can help patients at all stages of the disease – from screening to monitoring cancer recurrence to guiding treatment decisions. doi:10.1200/GO.21.00415SOURCE Guardant Health

Disrupt Africa has released the first episode of its three-part podcast series zeroing in on the state of Africa’s ed-tech space, looking at trends, opportunities and challenges within the vital sector. The series looks at how innovation in education is so pivotal on the continent, and discusses initiatives and funders that are backing the development of Africa’s ed-tech ecosystem. Episode one digs into the scope of Africa’s educational challenges, and how ed-tech startups are working to address them. About Disrupt AfricaDisrupt Africa is the one-stop-shop for all news, information and commentary pertaining to the continent’s tech startup – and investment – ecosystem. With journalists roaming the continent to find, meet, and interview the most innovative and disruptive tech startups, Disrupt Africa is a true showcase of Africa’s most promising businesses and business ideas.

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Despite the short-term expectations showing a downward trend, experts foresee high inflation rates persisting globally in the upcoming years. For 2025, the average expected inflation rate is projected at 4.4 per cent, indicating a further decline compared to 2024, as per the survey. Global inflation expectations for 2024 are projected to decrease to 5 per cent, a drop from 6 per cent in 2023, yet remain above central bank targets. Despite these variations, the survey suggests a general decline in inflation expectations for most regions compared to the previous quarter. By 2027, experts anticipate inflation rates in Western Europe, North America, and Northern Europe to almost align with the central banks' target of 2 per cent.

The Polisario is again involved in the kidnapping of a young girl, adopted by a Spanish family, as she was prevented from returning to Spain after she visited the Tindouf Camps for what she tought would be sort holidays. The young girl had been adopted and raised by a Spanish family. Filleh mint Chahid mint Laaroussi’s biological parents deliberately destroyed her travel documents on the orders of the Polisario. She was thus prevented from returning to her adoptive family in Spain and was forced to stay in the Tindouf camps. When her biological relatives realized that Filleh had disappeared, they attracted the attention of Algerian security authorities who are currently attempting to forcibly return the girl to the Tindouf camps.

New maritime route to increase trade competitiveness of Jordan, EgyptShare This News Story:CAIRO : The newly announced shipping route, dubbed the Arab Line for Maritime Transport, that links Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq, and launched recently by the Arab Bridge Maritime Company, continued to operate and facilitate the transportation of goods, essential commodities, and Jordanian exports destined for the United States and European countries, amidst the recent disruptions to maritime shipping routes due to geopolitical tensions. Naji Al-Ali, a maritime expert and the director of the Aqaba office for CMA CGM and CEVA LOGISTICS, stated that the route commenced operations in the past few days, transporting Jordanian exports to various European countries through the vessels of the Arab Bridge Maritime Company in Aqaba. The shipments reach the Egyptian port of Nuweiba and then proceed to the Mediterranean ports, affirming that the route enhances the competitiveness of Jordan and Egypt, enabling them to play a pivotal role in supply chains and trade routes. It also diverts a portion of trade from northern Saudi Arabia and eastern Iraq towards this route. These events have negatively impacted shipping prices, experiencing a significant increase of approximately 200 percent.

Startup funding in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) saw a decline in all but three countries. While the overall amount raised grew slightly to $4 billion in 2023 across 583 transactions, this includes the $1.77 billion in debt financing across 10 deals. Without this debt, the total amount raised by Mena startups dropped by 35 per cent. Debt financing tripled last year primarily due to the buy now pay later startups, Tabby and Tamara, which together raised $1.3 billion in debt. Perhaps most suprisingly, the amount raised by UAE-based startups decreased by 47 per cent including debt, while debt-free investment dropped by 65 per cent.

Tournament format, venues, title favourites, groups and prize money for AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast. The African Cup of Nations takes place in Ivory Coast for a second time. Ivory Coast face Guinea-Bissau in the opening match at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Abidjan, on January 13 in Group A. This is how the last 16 stage looks:Group D winners vs third place Group B/E/FGroup A runners-up vs Group C runners-upGroup A winners vs third place Group C/D/EGroup B second place vs Group F runners-upGroup B winners vs third place Group A/C/DGroup C winners vs third Place Group A/B/FGroup E winners vs Group D runners-upGroup F winners vs Group E runners-upWho are the past winners? There will be a 40 percent increase in the prize money for the winners of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

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