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From African Business ~ Ethiopia could become latest African country to default after missing bond payment
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The Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (ZIBAWU) reports that 75% of jobs in the…
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“Niger delta is rich in resources, but environmental destruction is pushing people into poverty.”
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“King Charles, Visiting Kenia, Faces Calls to Answer for Colonial Abuses”
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Google, Tesla, Apple: Blow for activists as US court dismisses child labour cases
US court ruling in favour of Alphabet (Google), Apple, Dell, Microsoft and Tesla is a ‘profound disappointment’ for activists fighting…
Ghana’s Akufo-Addo wants Africa’s stash of cash brought back home from abroad
By Bright Simons/The Africa Report African leaders have called for repatriating 30% of the continent’s foreign reserves held overseas. Is…
UNECA’s Claver Gatete: “We need to focus on a practical, collaborative and regional approach”
The executive secretary of UNECA says that the organisation is finding the best ways to collaborate with African countries to…
Africa’s Eurobonds market roars back to life
Recent successful Eurobond issuances by Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Kenya are a sign that global financial conditions are getting more…
Invest in African movies or miss out on the film market of the future
Opinion by Sarudzayi Marufu/African Business Filmmakers in Africa are used to going it alone. Long overlooked by international studios as…
To shape Africa’s future, ramp up investments in youth education and leadership
Investing in the leadership potential of young Africans, especially women and girls, is a step towards establishing Africa as a…
Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: expert outlines a way forward
By Danny Bradlow/The Conversation It hasn’t been easy for African states to finance their developmental and environmental policy objectives over…
