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South Africa: President Zuma Plays Racist Card In Political Rally

South Africa’s private sector must change faster to give blacks a larger stake in business, President Jacob Zuma has recently told a rally, urging the ruling party to help create.

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Egyptian Pound Steady at Forex sale and on Black Market

Egypt’s central bank kept the pound steady against the dollar at its official foreign currency auction on Sunday, and the currency held steady on the black market as well.

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Gabon Signs $200mln Loan Accords on Two Infrastructure Projects

Gabon has recently signed agreements with the Development Bank of Central African States (BDEAC) for loans on two major infrastructure projects totaling more than $200 million. The accords, which were.

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Electricity in Rural East Africa Has Come to Stay

In the light of various challenges faced by Tanzania as regards the electrification of the country, and the assertions by analysts that this project would not see the light of.

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South Africa’s Rand Gains with Economic Risks

South Africa’s rand has recently recovered against the dollar after hitting record lows in the previous session, but remained vulnerable to concerns about the local economy and that of China..

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Nigeria: IMF Chief Applauds Anti-corruption Efforts, Urges Diversification

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently endorsed Nigeria’s efforts to tackle corruption, while stating that the country needs to reduce its reliance on oil by the.

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Kenyan Telecoms Regulator Seek Independent Powers

Francis Wangusi, Director General, Communications Authority of Kenya Kenya’s telecom’s regulator has recently asked for the opportunity to take on regulatory functions independently while condemning the government for curbing the.

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Guinea: PM Appoints Women To Key Ministerial Positions In New Cabinet

As part of efforts to kick-start an economic recovery and improve the lives of young people, the new Prime Minister of Guinea, Mamady Youla has recently formed his new cabinet,.

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Ethiopian Ministry, Chinese Firm Sign MoU For Construction Of International Stadium In Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Ministry of Youth and Sports, and China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) have recently signed an agreement for the construction of a sixty-thousand capacity stadium in Addis Ababa. During.

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Liberia: President Sirleaf Supports Reduction of Presidential Term

As part of efforts to build an inclusive democratic governance model that is transparent, President Ellen Johnson Sirleafof Liberia has recently expressed supportfor the call by Liberians to reduce the.

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