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South Sudan: Famine Ceases in Two States

21/06/2017

As a result of the civil war which began in December 2013 in South Sudan, thousands of the people have been displaced, many have died, and the country is plagued.

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RWANDA WOMEN TO TAKE OVER ELECTORAL RESPONSIBILITIES

21/06/2017

  Rwanda’s Minister for Gender and family promotion, Esperance Nyirasafari, has given the rights to Rwanda women for full participation in the forthcoming presidential election to hold in August this.

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Oil Declines after Plunging Into Bear Market

21/06/2017

Oil records losses after plunging into a bear market as rising global supply offset efforts by OPEC and its allies to drain a glut.Bottom of Form U.S. crude inventories dropped by 2.72.

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GHANA: UNHCR GIVES SATELLITE EDUCATION TO REFUGEES

21/06/2017

The children in the Amppain refugee camp in western Ghana have been provided with the opportunity for learning by the Varkey Foundation Teach to Reach Remote Classrooms Project (TRC) which.

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Eritrea, Djibouti to End Land Dispute

21/06/2017

The U.N. Security Council is calling on Eritrea and Djibouti to peacefully end a conflict which started over a land dispute along their border. Djibouti accused Eritrea of sending its.

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Nigeria: CBN Deliberate New Forex Retail Option, Pumps $995m into Market

20/06/2017

The Central Bank of Nigeria in a quest to serve its customers better is contemplating the introduction of a new FOREX retail option in Nigeria, as it releases a sum.

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Featured Governance and Policy

Nigeria: Lagos State Governor Commends LASIEC Ahead of LG Election

20/06/2017

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday commended the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission for its effort towards ensuring that the July 22nd Local Government election is free and.

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Namibia: Government Provides Jobs For 243 “Struggle Kids”

20/06/2017

  In Namibia, the term “struggle kids” is used to refer to youths and children born in exile under the care of the liberation movement, now the ruling party; Children.

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SOUTH AFRICA: CAPE TOWN TO OFFSET R124M BILL FOR STORM DAMAGES

20/06/2017

As a result of the storm that fell in Cape Town last week, more than 170 schools have been damaged south of Cape Town. However, renovations are about to kick.

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Development Stories Featured

Russia, Sudan Sign Agreement on Nuclear Power Use

20/06/2017

Russia and Sudan have recently signed a memorandum of understanding stating areas of cooperation on the use of nuclear power for peaceful activities. The agreement was signed Monday in Moscow.

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CORRECTION: African Development Bank-Supported Projects in Senegal, Rwanda Clinch Top Honors at 2025 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-04 08:03:53

The awards celebrate Africa’s most innovative and transformative financial deals, highlighting exemplary execution, effective mobilization of new liquidity pools, and innovative deal structuring

Eritrea : Vocational Training for College Students

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 19:50:05

Mr. Filmon Mel’akle, head of the union branch at the college, reported that 52 students received training in graphics, while 49 students were trained in solar system installation

Ghana’s Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) Joins Accra Investor Briefing Amid Efforts to Establish Integrated Petroleum Hub

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 16:16:20

The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation plays a central role in promoting and developing the petroleum value chain in Ghana

Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Announces Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) Awards 2024 Winners: 5 Outstanding Researchers from 5 African Countries Honored

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 15:14:55

The winners of ‘Best African women Researchers Awards’ and ‘Best Young African Researcher Awards’ will be enrolled into research training at a premier research institute in India

Applications Open for the 7th Annual GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition – Africa’s Youth Agrifood Entrepreneurs Invited to Drive Food Systems Transformation with a US$160,000 Prize Pool

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 14:24:52

Africa’s high entrepreneurship rates further underscore the continent as a potential global leader in youth-driven enterprise, innovation, and job creation

Ghana Oil Company (GOIL) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Speak at Accra Investor Briefing as Ghana Targets Enhanced Fuel Security

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 14:03:57

Invest in African Energies: Accra Investor Briefing takes place on April 14 at the Kempinsky Hotel

African Mining Week Unveils 2025 Program, Connecting Investors to African Projects

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 13:10:19

African Mining Week 2025 explores key market trends in mineral exploration and production, value addition, local content development and critical mineral opportunities across its three-day program

Sourcemind Academy sponsored by Webb Fontaine, lays the groundwork for technology and skills transfer within the Guinea’s Single Window for Foreign Trade (GUCEG) framework: 15 young Guineans trained in software engineering

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 12:41:27

This six-month program is fully aligned with the national capacity- building strategy and embodies the vision of transferring technical expertise to the Guinean State as the GUCEG concession approaches its completion

African Oil Giants Advance Initial Public Offering (IPO) Plans to Attract Investment

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 10:43:25

African Energy Week 2025: Invest in African Energies will highlight the Nigerian National Petroleum Company and Sonangol’s ongoing IPOs, marking a transformative shift in Africa's oil and gas sector and paving the way for increased investment, efficiency and transparency

Mining Advances Growth Prospects for African Economies

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 10:00:25

African Mining Week – taking place on October 1 -3, 2025 in Cape Town - will connect global investors with lucrative opportunities within Africa’s mining sector

Centurion Law Group (CLG) Granted CEMAC Tax Accreditation, Reinforcing Position as Regional Legal Partner

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 08:57:01

As the CEMAC region pursues accelerated growth across its oil, gas and mining industries, CLG’s accreditation will strengthen its position as a partner for multinational companies active across the region

African Energy Chamber Highlights Africa's Energy Potential at Russia’s HSE University

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 08:34:33

The African Energy Chamber took part in a seminar on the March 31 at Russia’s HSE University, strengthening Africa-Russia cooperation

Emerging Markets-Focused Fintech Platform PalmPay Unveils New Debit Card in Nigeria with Verve

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 08:00:07

The new PalmPay Debit Card brings advanced features such as savings yield on deposits and merchant rewards within reach for mass market users in Nigeria

Four Points by Sheraton Makes its Debut in Senegal with the Opening of Four Points by Sheraton Dakar Diamniadio

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-03 07:04:08

Located in the new Sports City complex and just 20 minutes from Blaise Diagne International Airport

Ra’idat alumni joins United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women session to discuss youth issues

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-02 20:00:10

The conference took place in March in New York, and brought together youth activists, civil society organisations and government officials from all over the world to share their experiences and develop policies to support development worldwide

Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Exploration and Production Limited (Explorco) Managing Director (MD) Joins Ghana Investor Briefing to Discuss Exploration Opportunities

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-02 19:07:00

Michael Aryeetey will engage investors on the exploration opportunities emerging in Ghana’s oil and gas industry during the Invest in African Energies briefing this April

Saudi Crown Prince Media Advisor Adedotun Olaoluwa Congratulates Engineer Bashir Bayo Ojulari on His Appointment as Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-02 18:17:46

He is also a media advisor to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman

Eritrea: Message of President Isaias Afwerki to President Salva Kiir Mayardit

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-02 17:00:04

The message reaffirmed Eritrea’s longstanding solidarity with the people and Government of South Sudan

South Africa sends message of condolences to Thailand and Myanmar following earthquake

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-02 16:54:02

The South African Embassy in Bangkok is aware of 11 South African citizens affected by the earthquake and is rendering consular assistance to them

Charge d'Affaires Wang Sheng Meets with Zambian Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Hon. Jack Mwiimbu

Language: en | Date: 2025-04-02 16:48:31

Recently, China and Zambia signed the exchange of notes on the project of 80 China-aid police vehicles with a total value of 68 million Kwacha

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