The Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP), which is being run by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) with financial support from the World Bank, is bringing a major change …
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Egypt, Niger Deepen Ties With New Political Consultation Deal
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty, has paid an official visit to Niamey, Niger Republic, where he was warmly received by his Nigerien counterpart, Mr. Bakary …
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Mozambique Seeks Stronger Ties with Russia as President Plans Visit
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is getting ready to visit Russia as part of plans to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. This was revealed on Tuesday by Mozambique’s Minister of …
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Mozambique Secures $6.4bn World Bank Deal for Mphanda Nkuwa Dam
The World Bank has agreed to finance the construction of the Mphanda Nkuwa hydropower plant in Mozambique. The massive project is valued at US$6.4 billion (about 406.4 billion meticais) and …
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Zambia Police Arrest Company Boss Over Alleged Theft of K575,000
The Zambia Police Service has arrested the Managing Director of a private firm, Mr. Abel Ng’andu, over allegations that he stole company money and used it for personal purposes. Mr. …
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Algeria Tightens Controls to Curb Capital Flight and Import Fraud
Met with a growing loss of foreign currency and mounting pressure on its economy, the Algerian government has intensified its crackdown on fraudulent import practices that have long drained its …
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Mali Launches New Peace Charter, Moves Beyond Algiers Agreement
Mali’s transitional government has taken a major step in reshaping its national peace efforts with the presentation of a draft National Charter for Peace and Reconciliation. The document, which is …
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Obidient Movement in Oshodi-Isolo Celebrates Peter Obi at 64
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminThe Coordinator of the Obidient Movement in Oshodi-Isolo, Lagos State, Hon. Sam Ejike, has led members of the movement in celebrating the 64th birthday of the Labour Party’s presidential candidate …
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Standard Chartered Ghana Declares GH¢227.94m Dividend Amid Focus on Long-Term Growth
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has declared a total dividend payout of GH¢227.94 million to its shareholders, following the release of its financial report for the year ended December 31, …
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Zimbabwe Completes Second Health Security Review Ahead of WHO Mission
Zimbabwe has completed its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of national health security, a major step in the country’s effort to strengthen its ability to detect, prevent and respond to …