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5 Reasons Why African Businesses should not be on Pause

By Ken Giami The whole world may seem to be on Pause and lockdown following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people and businesses. Still, African entrepreneurs, businesses and.

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Ethiopian Airlines sees growth in demand for cargo movements Amidst Lockdown

Africa’s leading airliner, Ethiopian Airlines, has said it is re-strategizing towards minimizing the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the Airline’s operations globally.   In an interview with African Leadership Magazine,.

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After COVID-19, what will Africa look like in 2030 and 2063?

By Banji Oyelaran-Oyeyinka African leaders need to look in the mirror and ask where this continent will be in 2030 and 2063 The COVID-19 pandemic, one of the world’s most.

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Observations of the COVID-19 Response Across Africa

When the world’s richest nations are struggling to provide their own citizens with masks, testing kits and ventilators, how can countries with even less resources cope?  Although much of the.

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Africa Vs Virus: The Case for Unadulterated Support for the African Development Bank

By Kingsley Okeke Like a city set on a hill, the tireless efforts of the African Development Bank (AfDB) under the leadership of Dr Akinwumi Adesina in contributing to building.

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Africa cannot go back to ‘Business as usual’ when COVID-19 Pandemic is over

But it will teach us an important lesson: the need to invest in health infrastructure across the world, and particularly in Africa. By Babatunde Omilola Like every other pandemic that.

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African Development Bank Group unveils $10 billion Response Facility to curb COVID-19

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 8 April 2020 – The African Development Bank Group on Wednesday announced the creation of the COVID-19 Response Facility to assist regional member countries in fighting the pandemic..

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What Africa Must Do To Mitigate the Damaging Effects of Coronavirus.

by Atiku Abubakar Before the novel coronavirus pandemic hit the globe, Nigeria spent 42% of her earnings on debt servicing. We have arrived at a new reality today: even if.

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Opinion: Exercise Can Be Good For You And Your Country Especially During A Crisis Like Covid-19

By Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General Public parks have been gated shut, beaches emptied and stadia deserted, as an unprecedented 2.5 billion people across the world are told to sit at.

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In Defense of a Pan-Africanist – Dr Akinwumi Adesina

By Ken Giami In an Africa, dealing with monumental infrastructure and energy deficits; a teeming youthful population desperate for jobs and opportunities; and currently facing what is arguably its most.

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