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South Africa’s Rand Slips after U.K. Bomb Blast

 South Africa’s rand retreated on Tuesday as a suspected bomb attack in the United Kingdom spurred investor flight to safe-haven currencies amid broad risk aversion globally. At 0640 GMT, the.

Tanzania Health Minister Promises 100 Operating Theatres

By: Janeth Mesomapya The government of Tanzania has concluded plans to improve 100 health centers in the country by constructing operating theaters in the coming financial year that will facilitate.

World Bank to Fight Deforestation/Degradation with $5.5 Million West Africa Grant

The World Bank through a grant agreement with Solidaridad West Africa for Natural Resources Management is supporting 53 selected communities in the Brong-Ahafo and Western Regions (Provinces) of Ghana to.

Three Ways to Improve Education in Africa

By: Zandre Campos Education has always been a foundation for success, and this is no different in Africa. While education has not always been a priority on the continent, there.

Africa to Experience Growth from Rebound in Global Commodity Prices

It has been projected that Africa will see a lift-off in economic growth this year and next on the back of a rebound in global commodity prices, an annual report.

Ramaphosa Warns South Africa against “mafia state”

By: Ed Stoddard South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, seen as a top contender to lead the ruling ANC into 2019 general elections, said recently that the country must not.

Turkish President Extends Emergency Rule

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has formally extended the state of emergency declared after a failed 2016 military coup, saying the decree will remain in place until the country finds.

Nigerian Troops Defends Lake Chad against Boko Haram

Nigerian troops recently fought Boko Haram in the Lake Chad area, killing 13 of the Islamic extremists and arresting 10 others, including 6 women believed to have helped smuggle supplies.

Kenya Student Discover New Diabetes Treatment

By: Gatonye Gathura An undergraduate student at Kenyatta University has successfully treated diabetic mice with a herbal extract from wild pepper. The development is crucial because it provides scientific evidence.