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Zimbabwe: Gov’t Embarks On Rhino De-Horning

By Sydney Kawadza Government and conservation stakeholders have embarked on a $1 million de-horning programme for Zimbabwe’s rhinos, in a bid to enhance the security of the endangered species. Zimbabwe’s.

Observers: Africa’s Moment of Truth at G-20 Fell Short of Expectations

    With an aim of becoming a leader of emerging economies, China made sure that the voice of Africa was heard at the Group of 20 Nations leaders’ summit.

Obama: Young People Have Opportunity but Must ‘Do the Work’

  By Mary Alice Salinas U.S. President Barack Obama recently told a group of young people gathered in Laos from across Southeast Asia that it is not enough to dream.

Finland Embassy in Nigeria, Nordic Africa Institute, hosts Policy Dialogue on Economic Integration for Peace

About 70 researchers and policy makers recently gathered in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital  for a two-day policy dialogue on how regional economic communities, like ECOWAS and IGAD, can promote peace in.

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“Our children are angry. The profanity is out in the street. It’s on the buses and in the subway. Our children are trying to tell us something, and we are.

South Africa: Manufacturing, Mining Sectors Boost Economy Growth

  South Africa’s economy grew by its most in six quarters as the mining and manufacturing sectors reversed sharp contractions due to an uptick in exports, the statistics agency said,.

French PM Calls for Recount in Disputed Gabon Election

  French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has joined others in voicing concern over Gabon’s recent disputed presidential election. During an interview on French radio Tuesday, Valls said the country should.

Nigeria’s power finance and energy investors to meet with government in Abuja this October

Leading development finance institutions and heads of Nigeria’s most accomplished energy companies will meet with national government at EnergyNet’s Powering Africa: Nigeria Investment Summit, taking place in Abuja from 12-14.

African Union Says to Mediate in Gabon Election Crisis

The African Union has recently said it would send a delegation to help resolve a standoff over presidential election results in Gabon that triggered days of deadly riots. Official results.