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Africa Gets First Taste For World Economic Development Forum

The World Economic Development Forum (WEDF) kicked off in Rwanda on the 15th, September 2014; this being the first time the high‐profile event is held in Africa. This year marks.

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Private Equity Investment Is The Future Of Energy In Africa

Last month’s announcement of a partnership between Africa richest man Aliko Dangote and private equity fund Blackstone Group to invest to the tune of $5 billion exclusively in energy infrastructure.

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Ghana Sells $1B Eurobond Amidst Fiscal Difficulties

Ghana sold a $1 billion Eurobond on Thursday at a coupon rate of 8.125 percent, lower than analysts had expected given the fiscal difficulties faced by the West African producer of cocoa,.

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What Makes Africa’s Entrepreneurs Successful?

There can be no doubt that Africa is a continent on the rise. This once sleeping giant has started waking up, and there are numerous positive changes happening in many.

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IMF Approves $5-Billion Arrangement for Morocco Under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a new 24-month arrangement for Morocco under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) in an amount equivalent to SDR.

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U.S. Support for Democratic Institutions, Good Governance, and Human Rights in Africa

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2014   FACT SHEET: U.S. Support for Democratic Institutions, Good Governance, and Human Rights in Africa   “[I]f.

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10 Inspirational Quotes From The 2014 Young African Leaders Initiative Summit In Washington DC 

President Obama launched the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in 2010 to support an emerging generation of African leaders as they work to drive economic growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, peace and security across Africa and enhance.

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Remarks by President Obama at the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Presidential Summit

  During a town hall Monday with 500 young African leaders, President Obama  announced the expansion of his Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and the renaming of the Washington Fellowship Program after.

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South Africa Seeking New Economic Solutions

The roll-out of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is on track, says Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies. “Within the next 100 days, we will be passing all the regulations.

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Lagos, Nigeria Set To Build World’s Tallest Residential Sprayed Concrete Tower

In the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria, will soon stand an 18 Storey residential tower with seven 3-bedroom, thirteen four bedroom and two duplex penthouse apartments. Known as Ramzi.

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