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China, Africa Trade, Investment ‘off to a flying start’ in 2017

  China’s trade with African countries rose nearly one-fifth in the first quarter from a year earlier, while its direct investment in the continent soared 64 percent, the Chinese commerce.

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FDI Flows to Africa Threatened by Global Economic Uncertainty

By: Barnabas Thondhlana FDI flows to Africa threatened by global economic uncertainty – governments and investors gather to discuss possible solutions At a Roundtable event in Nairobi, Ministers from across.

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Trump Defends Decision to Fire FBI Director

U.S. President Donald Trump is defending his move to fire FBI Director James Comey, saying “he wasn’t doing a good job.” Trump made the comment Wednesday in the Oval Office,.

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Somalia Moves to Boost Security amid Al-Shabab Unrest

By: Mohammed Adow World leaders will join UN representatives in London on Thursday at a conference on Somalia to discuss issues related to the country’s security and governance high on the agenda. Mogadishu, with.

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Malawi: Civil Servants Trade Union Demand Salary Hike

The Civil Servants Trade Union (CSTU) of Malawi has expressed displeasure with the government’s reluctance to meet the union to discuss an increment in the salaries of civil servants. General.

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Government Leaders Meet to Discuss Smart Africa

The third Transform Africa Summit opens today at the Kigali Convection Centre, attracting about 3,000 delegates. The summit convenes African government leaders and representatives, private sector players, development partners and.

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Uganda Female Activist Expected in Court Following Mental Status Report

Makerere University Researcher and social activist Dr. Stella Nyanzi is expected at Buganda Road Court today May 10 for a hearing in which her lawyers will respond to the state’s.

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New South Korea President to Address Broader Tensions ‘urgently’

By: Se Young Lee and Ju-min Park South Korea’s liberal leader Moon Jae-in will take the oath of office as president on Wednesday, tasked with navigating the country out of.

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West African Nations Set to Apply Military Force to Counter Bombings

By: Pauline Bax and Olivier Monnier West African nations are preparing to deploy a military force to counter a surge in ambushes and bombings by Islamist militants that more than.

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South Africa Rand Gains as Dollar Slides

By: Mfuneko Toyana South Africa’s rand strengthened on Wednesday following two consecutive days of losses, helped by firmer precious metals prices and a slip in the dollar after U.S. President.

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