Electricity in Rural East Africa Has Come to Stay
11/01/2016In the light of various challenges faced by Tanzania as regards the electrification of the country, and the assertions by analysts that this project would not see the light of.
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South Africa’s Rand Gains with Economic Risks
11/01/2016South Africa’s rand has recently recovered against the dollar after hitting record lows in the previous session, but remained vulnerable to concerns about the local economy and that of China..
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Nigeria: IMF Chief Applauds Anti-corruption Efforts, Urges Diversification
07/01/2016The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently endorsed Nigeria’s efforts to tackle corruption, while stating that the country needs to reduce its reliance on oil by the.
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Kenyan Telecoms Regulator Seek Independent Powers
07/01/2016Francis Wangusi, Director General, Communications Authority of Kenya Kenya’s telecom’s regulator has recently asked for the opportunity to take on regulatory functions independently while condemning the government for curbing the.
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Guinea: PM Appoints Women To Key Ministerial Positions In New Cabinet
07/01/2016As part of efforts to kick-start an economic recovery and improve the lives of young people, the new Prime Minister of Guinea, Mamady Youla has recently formed his new cabinet,.
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Ethiopian Ministry, Chinese Firm Sign MoU For Construction Of International Stadium In Addis Ababa
07/01/2016Ethiopian Ministry of Youth and Sports, and China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) have recently signed an agreement for the construction of a sixty-thousand capacity stadium in Addis Ababa. During.
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Liberia: President Sirleaf Supports Reduction of Presidential Term
07/01/2016As part of efforts to build an inclusive democratic governance model that is transparent, President Ellen Johnson Sirleafof Liberia has recently expressed supportfor the call by Liberians to reduce the.
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Niger: Voter Register Fit For Election If Changes Made- OIF Report
05/01/2016Niger’s electoral register is good enough to enable the country to go ahead with an election on Feb. 21 as long as certain changes are made, the International Organization of.
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Benin: Prominent Businessman To Run For President In Feb. Election
05/01/2016Benin famous tycoon, Sebestien Ajavon, has recently announced he would run for president, a move that will pit two of the country’s most famous entrepreneurs against each other in the.
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Zambia: Presidential, Parliamentary Elections To Hold Aug. 11
05/01/2016Under a new constitution, Zambia will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on Aug. 11, a government spokesman has recently said, lining up another close vote after last year’s neck-and-neck race..
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