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African Union Mission Commends Ethiopian Troops for Defeating Al-Shabaab

The African Mission In Somalia (AMISOM) Acting Force Commander, Major General Nakibus Lakara, recently commended Ethiopian troops for thwarting an Al-Shabaab attack and inflicting heavy casualties on the Al Qaeda-linked.

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Benin Steps up Security in Face of Militant Threat

Benin stepped up security patrols and roadblocks and increased border security on Saturday in the face of a threat from Islamist militants, the army chief of staff and a senior.

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DR Congo: Opposition Unites Against President Kabila

Leading opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say they have organized themselves under one umbrella called “Rassemblement” or “Rally” to remove President Joseph Kabila from office. Kabila’s.

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Africa Hotel Investment – Cairo and Cape Town on Top

                                                                            Cairo and Cape Town’s hotel markets have experienced strong performances over the past five years, according to figures from data and analytics specialist STR.

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Obama Is ‘Fired Up’ for Clinton as Democrats Seek To Unify Party

U.S. President Barack Obama formally endorsed Hillary Clinton’s White House bid on Thursday and called for Democrats to unite behind her after a protracted battle with Bernie Sanders for the.

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West Africa Marks End of Deadly Ebola Outbreak

Liberia has recently said it was free of Ebola, meaning there are now no known cases in West Africa of the tropical virus that has left more than 11,300 people.

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World Bank Approves $575m Scale Up Support for Nigeria’s North East

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved 575 million dollars additional financing in International Development Association (IDA) credit to scale up its support to Nigeria’s North-East.

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Isabel dos Santos pledges transparency, efficiency at Angolan state oil giant

Angolan state energy giant Sonangol is spinning off non-core investments in areas such as banking and real estate into a separate fund to allow it to focus exclusively on oil,.

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Nigeria Kicks Off Non-Deal Investor Roadshow

Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, recently met with London-based investors to provide an update on the government’s plans for economic reform, investment and growth. The day-long event organised by Standard.

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Africa’s Drive for Food Self-Sufficiency: 5 Good Examples from Anambra State of Nigeria

Willie Obiano, the Executive Governor of Anambra state By Ehis Ayere Africa’s food importation bill has over the years continued to soar, sapping the continent’s foreign earnings and resources which.

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