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Strong opening for Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” on murders of Native Americans
206-minute 'Killers of the Flower Moon" is the latest movie by filmmaker Martin Scorcese. It…
AfDB lifts financial sanctions off Gabon after Bongo removed in coup
Gabon says the African Development Bank has lifted financial sanctions on it after President Ali Bongo…
“KENYA Ruto’s plan to profit from the ports hits problems”
The government aims to raise quick cash from privatising state assets but opposition is mounting…
Angolan monarch of Bailundo visits Brazilian community of slave descendants
The King of the Bailundo Kingdom in Angola visited a community descended from self-escaped slaves…
Former governor of Nigeria’s apex bank charged with procurement fraud
The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, who was removed from office in…
“WHO approves second, affordable vaccine in fight against deadly malaria”
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“Kais Saied steps up pressure on wealthy in desperate search for fresh funds”
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From The Economist: Western values are steadily diverging from the rest of the world’s
People’s principles were expected to align as countries got richer. What happened? In 1981 OVER 40%…
“Diabetes is South Africa’s second biggest killer disease: hiking the sugar tax would help”
Diabetes is South Africa’s second biggest killer disease: hiking the sugar tax would help
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…
Google, Tesla, Apple: Blow for activists as US court dismisses child labour cases
The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit refused to hold Alphabet (Google),…
Ghana’s Akufo-Addo wants Africa’s stash of cash brought back home from abroad
“Reserves” do not usually include less liquid national assets overseas, such as diplomatic holdings of…
UNECA’s Claver Gatete: “We need to focus on a practical, collaborative and regional approach”
The role of financial institutions is critical. Our traditional institutions, such as the World Bank,…
Africa’s Eurobonds market roars back to life
The Covid-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, and the surge in global interest rates have…
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…
To shape Africa’s future, ramp up investments in youth education and leadership
Youth leadership is also the key to tackling the challenges to multilateralism, which underpins democracy,…
Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: expert outlines a way forward
Total external debts as a share of Africa’s export earnings increased from 74.5% in 2010…
Wagner Group is now Africa Corps. What this means for Russia’s operations on the continent
In Libya and Mali, Russia is unlikely to yield ground due to enduring geopolitical objectives.…
The AfCFTA is a Silver Bullet Against Africa’s Skulking Poverty
Import substitution had as much success as structural adjustment policies (SAPs) in attracting FDI, growing…
How Africa can attract tech investment beyond the “Big Four
Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria continue to lead for VC investment, but there is…
The AfCFTA is a Bona Fide Game Changer
A fully implemented AfCFTA shall take on the existential priorities of a stable global order…
From African Business ~ World Bank: Developing countries on path to debt crisis and lost decade
Only quick and coordinated action by debtor governments, private and official creditors, and multilateral financial…
From African Business ~ Ethiopia could become latest African country to default after missing bond payment
By Harry Clynch/African Business Markets now expect Ethiopia to join Zambia and Ghana as Africa’s…
From African Business ~ China announces plans to boost renminbi use in Southern Africa
In a visit to Zambia, the vice-president of the Bank of China, Lin Jingzhen, announced…
From African Business ~ The coming year for African banks
Operating conditions for most African banks are likely to be similar in 2024, but there…
