Shandong, China – June 18, 2025 – Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung is scheduled to meet with Shandong Province Governor Zhou Naixiang today amid growing interest from the Chinese …
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Mali Asserts Control Over Gold Sector Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold
Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …
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Aero Contractors CEO Blames Multiple Taxation for Airline Struggles
The Chief Executive Officer of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi, has blamed multiple taxation as the biggest challenge facing airlines in Nigeria, describing it as a major factor behind the …
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Gambian Lawmakers Slam Finance Minister Over Poor Budget Reporting
Members of the National Assembly have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Seedy Keita for failing to provide a comprehensive and timely update on the execution …
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Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe Sign Landmark Treaty to Protect Greater Mapungubwe Conservation Area
In a major step towards regional environmental protection and cultural preservation, Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe have officially signed a treaty establishing the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area (GMTFCA). This …
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Tanzania Honours AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina for Transformational Impact
The Government of Tanzania honoured Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), recognising him as “a visionary leader and a tireless son of Africa” who has dedicated …
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Govt Warns Money Lenders Over High Interest Rates, Illegal Practices
Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has sounded a strong warning to money lenders operating illegally and charging exorbitant interest rates, saying such exploitative behaviour is worsening poverty and …
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Ethiopia Lauded for Leadership in Policy Evaluation as AfrEA Celebrates 25 Years
Ethiopia is being recognized as a leading example in Africa for its commitment to policy evaluation, according to Dr. Miche Ouedraogo, President of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA). This acknowledgment …
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Loughborough University Partners with PTDF to Expand Scholarships for Nigerian Students
Loughborough University, a top-ranking institution in the United Kingdom, has begun discussions with Nigeria’s Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to widen scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students. The focus of this …
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AfDB Backs Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy with Support for Industrial Parks
Accra, Ghana – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has thrown its full weight behind Ghana’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative, pledging technical, financial, and policy support to accelerate the country’s economic …