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Gambia: Commonwealth Minister Welcomes The Gambia

Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister for the Commonwealth, visited The Gambia to offer congratulations on the country’s re-entry to the Commonwealth. The Minister met with.

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Former Liberian President Sirleaf wins 2017 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership

Former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and recipient of the African Leadership Magazine Award, has emerged winner of the 2017 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. President Sirleaf,.

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Mozambique Proposes Constitutional Changes to Secure Peace Agreement

Mozambique’s president proposes a constitutional change that redistributes power to the country’s provinces, a move aimed at securing a long-term peace agreement with the main opposition party. Under the proposed.

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US Partners Uganda to Provide Electricity

A US government-led initiative on Wednesday announced the launch of the Power Africa Uganda Electricity Supply Accelerator, an $11 million activity that will partner with the Ugandan government for its.

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Nigeria Signs Air Services Agreements with China, Congo, Algeria, Qatar and Singapore

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has signed the Instruments of Ratification of the Bilateral Air Services Agreements between Nigeria and five countries. The partner countries are the People’s Democratic Republic of.

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Sierra Leone: New Notes to Carry Koroma and Kabbah Portraits

The Governor of Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL) has disclosed that President Ernest Bai Koroma’s portrait would be used on the new Le10,000 note while the Le5,000 note would carry.

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ZIMBABWE: Mnagagwa Appoints ZEC Head

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has appointed Justice Priscilla Chigumba as head of the country’s poll management body. President Mnangagwa confirmed her appointment as part of the sweeping reforms since he.

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ZIMBABWE: Government to Privatize State-Owned Steel Firm

Zimbabwe plans to take on about $500 million of debt owed by state-owned steelmaker, Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (ZISCO) to allow a new investor to revive the company. ZISCO.

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Zimbabwe: Country to Re-engage Investors

German-African Business Association and International law firm, Pinsent Masons this week announced that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has shown signs of willingness to re-engage international investors to boost the economy. At.

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Angola issues tender to widen import base

In a bid to reform the oil industry, Angola has issued its first public tender to buy refined products to widen its import base, market sources who have seen the.

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