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Africa scores UN win against corporate tax avoidance

By Julian Pecquet, in Washington Nigeria led the call to give the world body a say on taxing multinational corporations. African countries…

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“Mobile money in Ghana isn’t all good news: customers are paying a hefty price”

Mobile operators also offer money sending and receiving services. Fintechs, notably mobile money, have transformed banking and finance in developing…

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Soon You May Know Exactly Where Your Diamond Was Mined

Several traceability systems have been introduced in the last six months, spurred by sanctions against Russian-mined stones. By Victoria Gomelsky Nov.…

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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 latest debt defaulters. Ethiopia failed to pay a $33m bond coupon on Monday and looks…

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Somalia: At least 31 killed in floods caused by torrential rains

Floods caused by torrential rainfall have killed at least 31 people in various parts of Somalia, according to the Somali government. Residents in Beledweyne, in central Somalia, could be seen…

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New alliances shape up politics in Liberia ahead of Tuesday runoff

Liberian president George Weah will face political veteran Joseph Boakai on Tuesday in a presidential…

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South Africa to miss 2030 emissions goal as it keeps coal plants burning

South Africa will fall short of its 2030 carbon emissions targets set by the Paris…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Wagner Group is now Africa Corps. What this means for Russia’s operations on the continent

By Alessandro Arduion/The Conversation In August 2023, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died after his private jet crashedabout an hour after…

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The AfCFTA is a Silver Bullet Against Africa’s Skulking Poverty

By Dennis Matanda, Ph.D. A silver bullet is a weapon whose well-aimed-and-well-timed blow will permanently kill a werewolf, a vampire,…

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How Africa can attract tech investment beyond the “Big Four

By Morris Macharia Musyoka/African Business Africa’s “big four” countries – Kenya, Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria – continue to lead…

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The AfCFTA is a Bona Fide Game Changer

By Francis Mangeni Introduction: Contextualizing the Game Changer Many people ask what the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) means for…

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From African Business ~ The coming year for African banks

Operating conditions for most African banks are likely to be similar in 2024, but there are signs that things could…

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