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Food Shortage Still a Threat in Sub-Saharan Africa

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) yesterday said favourable worldwide conditions for cereal crops will lead to better-than-expected production this growing season at the global level, UN News.

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Find Out Why A 15 Years Old Girl Decided To Build Bikes From Bamboo In Ghana

A young Ghanaian entrepreneur, Winifred Selby, co-started Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative when she was just 15. The award winning company makes bicycles out of bamboo and has caught the attention of global organisations. This.

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SUCCESS STORIES: Akinwumi Adesina – From Farmers Son To Africa Bank CEO

Lagos (AFP) – Nigeria’s outgoing agriculture minister Akinwumi Adesina has risen from humble origins to become the head of the African Development Bank at a time of economic transformation on.

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BREAKING: President Buhari And Vice President Osinbajo To Take 50% Salary

President Muhammadu Buhari will only receive 50% of the salary paid to his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan, the presidency announced Friday. The president’s decision to take a pay cut was conveyed.

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World Bank Group Africa Recruitment Drive

The World Bank Group is launching a recruitment drive aimed at increasing the number of Sub Saharan Africans in its work force. This commitment to hire Sub Saharan Africans reflects.

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Canadian firm discovers more oil in Kenya

Africa Oil announced the news after an independent assessment of the firm’s contingent resources in the South Lokichar Basin located in Blocks 10BB and 13T in the East African country..

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Africa’s innovative minds given a platform to thrive

The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) seeks to catalyse the innovation spirit in Africa with the aim of cultivating needs-based inventions. The annual AIF awards, in recognition of Africa’s young inventors.

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Tanzania’s economic performance weakens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Tanzania’s macroeconomic performance remains strong with favourable medium-term prospects. The country has however seen a recent weakening in its economy due to delays in.

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Zambian Writer Namwali Serpell Wins Top African Literary Award

Zambia’s Namwali Serpell has won the 2015 Caine Prize for African Writing, described as Africa’s leading literary award, for her short story entitled “The Sack” from Africa39 (Bloomsbury, London, 2014)..

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NFF confirms Sunday Oliseh as new Super Eagles coach, appoint Dutch Assistant

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed that former Nigeria international football player, Sunday Oliseh will coach the Super Eagles with a team that will include a Dutch man as an assistant..

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