South Sudan crisis: Donors pledge $600m at conference
23/05/2014The conflict in South Sudan has left people with little access to food Donors including the US and the UK have pledged more than $600m (£360m; 440m euros) in aid.
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ICC gives Congo warlord Germain Katanga 12 years jail term
23/05/2014The International Criminal Court has sentenced ex-Congolese militia leader Germain Katanga to 12 years in prison for aiding and abetting war crimes. Katanga was found guilty in March, only the.
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Nigerian Star to Perform Along Side Other International stars At The World Music Awards
23/05/2014Nigerian-born musician “D’banj”, has been listed as one of the world music stars to perform at the 2014 World Music Awards (WMA) ceremony. The award, which is the 22nd edition,.
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African Development Bank (AfDB) and China Set Up $2 Billion Fund
23/05/2014The Chinese government and the African Development Bank have entered a new $2-billion (about Rwf 1.5 trillion) financing agreement setting up an Africa-wide investment vehicle dubbed, “Africa Growing Together Fund.”.
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Kenya to Spend Millions in Tourism Recovery
23/05/2014The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is set to spend Sh200 million in the sector’s recovery plan amidst travel advisories from key markets among them the United States, United Kingdom, Australia.
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US Commerce Secretary Canvasses For Investment In Nigeria
23/05/2014US Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker has called for more US investment in Nigeria as she leads 20 American companies on an energy business development trade mission to West Africa.
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Africa Attracts Increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Despite Growing Insecurity – Report
23/05/2014Emerging economies continuously need Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for sustainable growth and development, with governments having recognized the importance of flow of financial capital in economies of countries, now making.
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Nigeria loses N1.3trn over decline in crude revenue
22/05/2014Nigeria lost N1.292 trillion in one year, as the country’s crude oil earnings dipped by 15.92 per cent to N6.825 trillion in 2013. This, according to data obtained from the.
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Mugabe ‘No Longer Fit to Govern’ Zimbabwe?
20/05/2014Reports of prostate cancer, an eye cataract, knee problems and a generally failing health due to old age have raised concerns about the 90-year-old’s ability to provide effective leadership to.