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Ryanair drops Afrikaans test after backlash from South Africans

Ryanair has dropped a requirement for South African passengers to prove their nationality before travelling by completing a test in Afrikaans, the British budget airline’s chief executive Michael O’Leary said.

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SDG 16: The Bedrock of Development in Africa

By Omowumi Odesomi Sustainable Development Goal 16,( SDG16) as spelt out by the United Nations is all about peace, justice, and strong institutions.

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AFRICA.COM: Live from the World Economic Forum in Davos

This year, Africa Day coincides with the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland.  African leaders, together with world leaders, are gathering to discuss critical issues of.

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Standard Bank’s Commitment to Climate Transition in an African Context

Africa’s leaders know that transitioning to a low-carbon environment presents a unique set of challenges across the continent.  Standard Bank’s Chief Executive of CIB, Kenny Fihla, has a deep understanding.

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World Food Programme suspends some food aid in South Sudan as funds dry up

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday it had suspended some food aid in South Sudan due to a funding shortage – heightening the risk of starvation.

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Rwanda says ‘not deterred’ after UK asylum seekers’ flight cancelled

The Rwandan government said on Wednesday it was still committed to taking in asylum seekers sent by the UK under a controversial deal after a first flight was cancelled following.

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ECOWAS Wants Subsidy On Fertilisers For Easier Access To Farmers

Sekou Sangare, Commissioner of Agriculture, Environment, and Water Resources, ECOWAS has called for subsidies on fertilisers to aid access to farmers and limit hunger in the subregion. Sangare said this.

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World Bank approves $474 million loan to South Africa for COVID-19 vaccines

The World Bank has approved a loan of 454.4 million euros ($474.4 million) to help South Africa fund COVID-19 vaccine purchases, the bank and South Africa’s National Treasury said in.

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