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Teen Rapper fighting harrasment: Meet the 18-year-old singer standing up for women in Egypt

As she took to the stage, both judges and spectators alike were unsure what the young Egyptian woman would do. Standing before the mic, dressed head to toe in a.

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International Nuclear Security Summit – Why Africa Must Make Its Voice Heard

Of the 53 countries invited to participate in the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit that is taking place in The Hague today and tomorrow, six are from Africa. This is a.

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Nigeria And Namibia To Build Private Sector-Financed Refinery

Nigeria and Namibia have announced plans to jointly construct an oil refinery as both countries seek to maximise the cooperation in the area of energy. The two African countries made.

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West Africa’s Refugee and Security Crisis

In West Africa, the Malian and Ivorian political crises have resulted in the biggest number of refugees in the region. But brewing insecurity could mean that they will be unable.

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Dubai Islamic Bank Eyes Expansion Into African Markets

Dubai Islamic Bank, UAE largest sharia-compliant lender, has revealed plans to expand its operations to Kenya and other African countries as well as Indonesia, as it seeks growth for its.

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Inspiring story of young Ashish Thakkar: A Child refugee who built business empire in Rwanda

While many successful entrepreneurs have come from difficult backgrounds, few have faced the horrors that Ashish Thakkar and his family went through. Mr Thakkar, who today is the founder and.

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Nairobi is Ranked Africa’s Most Expensive City

A growing middle class culminating into rising costs in the past one year has seen Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi depose Lagos – Nigeria’s commercial hub – as the most expensive.

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Kenyans Celebrate Lupita Nyong’o’s Oscar Award Triumph

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta led Kenyans in celebrating the Oscar victory of Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o. She won the ‘Best Supporting Actress’ award for her role in the movie ’12.

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Quotes From Top African Entrepreneurs On Business, Passion And Life

Power and drive are two things business leaders seem to have in common. Across the globe, entrepreneurs and business leaders are marked by their enviable managerial skills and intellectual capacity..

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Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe Turns 90 years old – Dictator or Freedom Fighter?

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe turns 90 on Friday. In the West, he is perceived as a dictator, but in Africa he still has many supporters. Robert Mugabe – a dictator!.

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