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Ghana cocoa farmers harness the law to save forests, boost yields

A policy that grants farmers ownership of timber trees on cocoa farms in Ghana could help boost yields and curb deforestation, according to government officials and an industry group. Trees.

Qatar and Gambia sign grant agreement worth $3m

Qatar and Gambia have signed a grant agreement worth $3m at the Embassy of Qatar in Banjul to promote transitional justice, the rule of law and the establishment of a.

Everest accelerates blockchain tech in Nigeria, Rwanda and Kenya

Everest, a biometry-based, value transfer company, and 1000 Alternatives, a leader in social impact development, have announced a new partnership created to accelerate blockchain innovation and spur economic development in.

President Sarkissian meets with Gambian Vice President

President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian held a meeting today with Vice President of Gambia Ousainou Darboe. Gambia was granted observer status in the La Francophonie during the Yerevan summit. Sarkissian.

GSMA rural connectivity fund targets Ghana, Uganda

The GSMA has launched a new Innovation Fund for Rural Connectivity, aimed at expanding digital inclusion through innovative new technology solutions for connecting unserved rural communities. The Fund is backed.

Tunisian president invites Armenian counterpart to pay official visit

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian is holding meetings with heads of state that are taking part in the XVII Summit of the International Organization of La Fracophonie in Yerevan. The president.

Blackstone unveils new energy company focusing on North Africa

Private Equity Funds managed by Blackstone has announced a partnership with an experienced management team, led by Sameh Shenouda, the former Head of Infrastructure Equity Investments at CDC Group, the.

Turkish textile-garment firms to invest in Ghana

Following a series of sideline meetings of the Turkey-Africa Economic and Business Forum between a Ghanaian delegation and Turkish investors, some textile-garment manufacturing giants from the latter will expand their.

[Kenya] Nestle factory water conservation initiatives deliver payoffs

Food and beverage company Nestle has recorded a 50 per cent reduction in the consumption of water per ton of product for the last three years at its Nairobi factory,.