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Former Somali Refugee Makes History in U.S. Elections

By Chrispin Mwakideu Following Hillary Clinton’s defeat, the US will have to wait longer for a woman president, but for a young newly-elected state representative of Somali origin, the future.

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North Africa Continues to Demonstrate Private Equity Investment Potential

Continued deal activity, more diversified exit routes and stable fundraising environment prove North Africa’s potential as an investment destination. The latest Spotlight on North Africa Private Equity (PE), compiled by.

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Nigeria: The Giant Strides of Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State

  Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode is an accountant, an administrator and a public finance management expert. On April 11, 2015 he won a keenly contested gubernatorial election and was duly sworn.

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An Entrepreneur’s Toughest Choice

   By Andy Swan Here’s the secret:  If a decision is difficult, there likely is no wrong choice.  When both choices seem equal in validity, the likelihood of one being.

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African Leaders Launch Initiative to Resolve Libyan Crisis

    Seven African leaders met at the African Union headquarter in Ethiopia Tuesday to launch a new initiative to solve the 5-year-old Libyan crisis. “Africa today is affected by.

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Egypt Expects to Receive $2.75Billion in Aid from IMF Next Week

    By Asma Alsharif and Eric Knecht Egypt expects to receive $2.75 billion in aid from the International Monetary Fund as early as next week; part of a $12.

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South Africa Must Tackle Graft, Weak Growth to Avoid Junk Ratings- Gordhan

South Africa’s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Tuesday that the country must tackle corruption and weak economic growth or face the risk of a credit rating downgrade to “junk”.

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World in Shock as Trump Surges to Victory in U.S. Elections

  By Noah Barkin Governments from Asia to Europe reacted with stunned disbelief on Wednesday to the victory of Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential election, while populists hailed the.

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