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Tony Elumelu Foundation announces US$100m entrepreneurship programme for 10,000 African startups

The Tony Elumelu Foundation has announced it is accepting entries for its US$100 million entrepreneurship programme that would feature training, funding and mentoring, designed to empower the next generation of.

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Egypt Sees Fastest Business Growth Over Past Three Months

Business activity in Egypt expanded at its fastest rate in three months in December, a survey showed on Tuesday, with rising output and export demand bolstering a fragile economic recovery..

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Why ICC’s Case Against Kenyan President Kenyatta Failed

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was forced on Dec. 5 to abandon its case against Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. The embattled international court has faced severe obstacles since its formation.

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Tunisia’s First Democratically Elected President Sworn-in

After years of authoritarian rule, Tunisia has inaugurated its first freely elected president. Beji Caid Essibsi has long held office in Tunis, but insists his administration will not be a.

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Nigerian Federal Government Slash 2015 Budget From N4.66trillion To N4.35trillion

The Federal Government has slashed the 2015 budget proposal from N4.66trn to N4.35trn with prospects for further cuts, as oil prices dropped below $59 per barrel for the first time.

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Zambia Ruling Party Recalls Guy Scott

Patriotic Front president Edgar Chagwa Lungu and Acting President Dr. Guy Lindsay Scott have struck some cosmetic reconciliation and have put their deep differences behind pledging to work together. Emmanuel.

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Investors Injected $6B In Nigeria’s ICT Sector In Three Years – Minister

Nigeria’s telecommunications, one of the fastest growing sector in the west African country, attracted over $6 billion in foreign direct investments (FDI) over the last three years, the country’s communication.

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Concern Raised Over Kenya Anti-Terror Bill

By Eugene Okumu The security Bill if passed into law will be a step in destroying the foundations of the Constitution of Kenya, the International Center for Policy and Conflict.

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Tanzania Attorney General Frederick Werema quits amid corruption row

Tanzania’s Attorney General Frederick Werema has resigned, making him the first casualty of a corruption scandal that has rocked the government. MPs last month called accused him of authorising the.

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Robert Mugabe Appoints Emmerson Mnangagwa and Phelekezela Mphoko as new his deputies

Zimbabwe’s anxious wait for the appointment of two State Vice Presidents and Zanu-pf Second Secretaries ended yesterday with President Mugabe naming Cdes Emmerson Mnangagwa and Phelekezela Mphoko as his deputies..

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