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WHO Concerned Over Polio Outbreak in Southeastern Africa

The World Health Organization, WHO, says authorities in Mozambique have declared an outbreak of wild poliovirus type 1 after confirming that a child in the country’s northeastern Tete province has.

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Zimbabwe Unfreezes Bank Lending Days After Policy Change

The Central Bank of Zimbabwe has removed its restriction on bank lending more than a week after the government froze credit to stop speculation against the swiftly depreciating local currency..

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Rwanda pumps $150m to private sector for post-Covid recovery

Rwanda has unveiled an additional $150 million in funding for businesses to stimulate growth and mitigate the prolonged impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy. The funds, drawn from.

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US seeks African partnerships on climate change, health

The US is seeking to create more “mutually beneficial” partnerships with African countries in addressing climate change, health and economic growth, US Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and.

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Rising Stars: The Young Activists

Starting on the 15th of May 2022, the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour launched in Durban, South Africa. This particular one is unique from its predecessors;.

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Uganda announces withdrawal of troops from East Congo

Uganda will pull troops from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo in two weeks, the military said on Tuesday, after a joint operation against Islamist insurgents since late last year..

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IMF and Niger reach staff-level agreement on $53 million loan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Niger have reached a staff-level agreement on a first programme review that will allow for disbursement of about $53 million if approved in June,.

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Why I will not run for Nigerian presidency – Adesina

The African Development Bank (AfDB) president has turned down calls to contest the upcoming Nigerian elections, arguing that his hands are full. On Tuesday, Dr Akinwumi Adesina said he was.

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South African retailer, Pick n Pay to cut $187 million in costs in 3 years

South African grocery and clothing retailer Pick n Pay aims to cut costs by 3 billion rands ($187 million) in the next three years and grow its market share by.

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Citi, UK’s BII agree $100 million risk-sharing lending deal for Africa

British International Investment (BII) and U.S. bank Citigroup Inc have signed a $100 million risk-sharing facility aimed at boosting lending to small businesses across Africa by up to four times.

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