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The trial over a 2009 massacre in Guinea resumed on Monday, following a recent jailbreak…
Sudan: Fears of ethnic cleansing mount in western region of Darfur
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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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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…
