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TEF Rounds up 2019 Cohort

The Tony Elumelu Foundation, an African non-profit organization founded in 2010 by Africa’s foremost investor and business mogul, Tony Elumelu, held its 5th Annual Forum — the largest annual gathering.

Bobi Wine Declares Presidential Bid

Opposition lawmaker and musician Bobi Wine has officially announced he will run for president in Uganda’s 2021 election. Ugandan pop star turned politician Bobi Wine has officially announced he’ll run.

Joint Egypt, UAE, US Drills Aim to Bolster Maritime Security

Egypt, the UAE and the US have carried out joint drills in the Red Sea in a bid to cement ties and support maritime security and stability in the region..

Tunisian President, Caid Essebsi Dies at 92

Tunisian president, Beji Caid Essebsi, a major player in the north African country’s transition to democracy after a 2011 revolution, has died, the presidency said on Thursday. A leading figure.

Zambian Economy to Grow by 2.5%

Zambia’s economy is projected to grow by around 2.5% this year, down from an initial projection of almost 4%, Finance Minister Bwalya Ng’andu said. Africa’s second-largest copper producer has encountered.

Transcorp Hilton Abuja Set to Host Largest Gathering of African Entrepreneurs

ABUJA, NIGERIA – 25 July 2019: Transcorp Hilton Abuja is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 2019 edition of the annual Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Forum on its extensive grounds..

MTN Appoints Motlanthe As New Investor Relations Executive

Mobile telecommunications company MTN said has appointed Thato Motlanthe as its new executive for investor relations, effective from September 1. Motlanthe replaces Nik Kershaw who left MTN at the end.

Kenya’s Consolidated Bank Extends Its Bond Maturity by 3 Months

The Consolidated Bank of Kenya has extended the maturity of its 2 billion shilling ($19.39 million) medium-term note by three months to allow its biggest shareholder, the government, to inject.

Senegal’s Soccer Stars Get A Presidential Welcome Home

In Senegal, the national soccer team are still heroes – despite losing in the AFCON final on Friday – Senegal’s “Lions of Teranga” received a warm welcome in Dakar, where.