Africa
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29DRC police ‘detain’ five journalists over critical reporting
Five journalists at a newspaper in the Democratic Republic of Congo were “abducted” after publishing articles about alleged misappropriation of rations for...
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25First UK-Ghana Business Council seeks to boost trade and investment
Foreign Office and DFID Minister Harriett Baldwin returned to Ghana to launch the UK-Ghana Business Council, which met for the first time...
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20Cameroon Presidential Election: US Calls For Calm
The United States reiterates its neutrality with respect to Cameroonians’ right to choose their leader and calls for calm and the careful,...
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31African statisticians urged to take ownership of their data and use it for continent’s prosperity
This was said by Vincent F. Hendricks, a Professor of Formal Philosophy at The University of Copenhagen, Denmark, in a captivating keynote...
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27Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Slower than Expected
Investments in Non-Resource Sectors, Jobs, and Efficient Firms and Workers are Needed Sub-Saharan African economies are still recovering from the slowdown in...
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31Winners for Africa’s Top Real Estate Developments announced at The Africa Property Investment (API) Summit & Expo 2018
Held at the 9th Africa Property Investment (API) Summit and Expo 2018, Africa’s largest investment and development conference, recognised innovation and outstanding...
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44African Development Bank President Adesina urges Canada to be present at Africa’s investment table
Adesina made the call while meeting with 80 leading representatives of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Commerce in Toronto. African Development Bank President,...
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482018 Miss Ghana grand finale slated for September 29
The grand finale of the 2018 Miss Ghana beauty pageant will take place at the Accra Marriott Hotel on Saturday, September 29,...
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36Adebayor dumps Patapaa after releasing ‘Otetafo’
Former Arsenal and Togo international footballer, Emmanuel Adebayor has dumped one corner hitmaker Patapaa following his infamous diss song ‘Otetafo’ directed at...
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71Africa Adaptation Initiative: A Response to Africa Biggest Challenge
This will be an opportunity to consider the most effective measures to help close the Adaptation Gap in Africa, which experts estimate...
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“The status quo must change.” – Adesina tells FinDev Canada conference in Montreal
Launched six months ago, FinDev’s mandate is to support the growth and sustainability of businesses in developing markets “No country can possibly...
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106IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Kenya
Kenya’s economy has continued to perform well, with real GDP growth accelerating to 5.7 percent in the first quarter of 2018, from...
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178Egypt: UN human rights experts urge release of poet/songwriter
On 3 March, Mr. El Behairy was arrested by National Security Police and disappeared for a week before appearing to face charges...
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212Ninth Ebola outbreak ends in Democratic Republic of Congo
July 24 marked the end of the latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This was the...
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167Zimbabwe cuts mobile data tariff by 60%
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ) said on Thursday that it had cut the price of mobile data by 60 per cent with effect...
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322The full story: How Nyantakyi ‘sold’ Ghana for $11 million
With an awkward smile, a boastful rhythmic thump on his chest and with the promises of a garrulous man the president of...
