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 for victims of child labour in DRC’s cobalt mining operations.…
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 achieve their mutual ambitions By Omar Ben Yeddar/African Business Omar…
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 conducive for African nations to tap into the international debt…
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South African president deploys army to tackle illegal mining
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How Africa Secures Better Trade, Science & Technology Deals from China
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The AfCFTA is a Silver Bullet Against Africa’s Skulking Poverty
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“Niger delta is rich in resources, but environmental destruction is pushing people into poverty.”
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