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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
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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
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To shape Africa’s future, ramp up investments in youth education and leadership
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