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TRACING THE UKRAINE – RUSSIA QUAGMIRE AND THE WAY OUT

By Godknows Igali, PhD After weeks of high-level diplomacy, looming thunder clouds and intense global hysteria, Russian troops have since entered deep into Ukraine, an independent, sovereign state. A dismal.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth: Are African youths decently employed?

“Young people should not just endeavour to get into the workforce, but also to drive it post-pandemic.” Work for young people is significant for various reasons: they are a key.

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Ouattara Names Meyliet Kone as Vice President

Ivory Coast President, Alassane Ouattara, has named Tiemoko Meyliet Kone, Governor of the West African Central Bank, as his vice president in a possible clue to his succession plans. The.

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Africa’s Chief Trade Diplomat

I first read about Wamkele Mene two years ago when Dr Ngozi Okonjo – Iweala was nominated as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. I embarked on research on the.

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Africa’s Chief Trade Diplomat – Wamkele Mene

The AfCFTA initiative is widely considered to be a potential game-changer in terms of Africa’s economic fortunes. Secretary-general Wamkele Mene spoke to African Leadership’s Stephen Williams in this exclusive interview.

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Championing Economic Opportunities for Women in Africa

By Sinalo Goso Africa is on a mission to promote gender parity. This is after research done by McKinsey and Company has proven how the contribution of women in the.

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Africa An Unexplored Market for Fine Wines

Africa is a land of fortune and opportunities. There are so many untapped resources that the African Continent can benefit from if judiciously explored. Nearly half of the world’s gold.

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Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority: Boosting Economic Growth and National Exports

When shopping for goods and services, a one-stop shop that offers customers the convenience of having multiple needs met in one location instead of driving all over the town to.

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HELEN ORITSEJAFOR – A Life Committed To Lifting Others

It is an unavoidable truth that money and commerce make the world go round. Well, so does giving, with knobs on. Giving does more than simply warm our hearts, but.

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Ukraine War Creates Woes and Opportunities for Africa – AfDB President

The African Development Bank (AfDB) aims to raise $1 billion to rapidly ramp up agricultural production in Africa and stave off a potential food crisis brought on by Russia’s invasion.

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