New financial records reveal that Libyan legislative and executive bodies have spent over $770 million in public funds during the first 8 months of 2023. The vast majority of these …
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African Union leaders warned Thursday that Africa must not become a “geostrategic battleground” for global powers, as it grapples with several threats to its own peace and security. The continent …
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Singapore economy beats estimates as government warns of risks
by Editorby EditorIn Q1, Singapore experienced a 0.4% growth in its economy despite its government’s cautionary statements on the global economic outlook. While this figure surpassed expectations, it fell short of the …
African Development Bank 2023 Annual Meetings: African Development Bank chief says dearth of climate finance flows “choking” Africa A lack of adequate financing for tackling climate change in Africa has …
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Ukraine courts Africa and ‘Global South’ as peace plans proliferate
by Editorby EditorUkraine’s foreign minister began a tour of African countries this week, stepping up wartime Kyiv’s diplomatic push to challenge Russian influence in the “Global South” and cement the vision laid …
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Singapore firms find opportunities, build confidence to do business in Africa
by Editorby EditorWhen entrepreneur Benjamin Chua, 35, caught wind of a business delegation that was headed to South Africa and Kenya in May, he signed up immediately as he was looking to …
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Tanzania targets Chinese tourism market to boost visitor numbers
by Editorby EditorTanzania’s tourism promotional drive gathers pace, with the East African nation now enhancing efforts towards increasing the number of Chinese visitors. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism is working …
The provincial health department in the South African province of Gauteng on Sunday announced 19 new cases of Cholera in Hammanskraal, including 10 deaths. South Africa reported its first cholera …
When entrepreneur Benjamin Chua, 35, caught wind of a business delegation that was headed to South Africa and Kenya in May, he signed up immediately as he was looking to …
Africa could lose up to $50 billion by 2040 due to the effects of climate change, even though it emits only 4% of greenhouse gases. Africa is, therefore, the continent …