Africa
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Culture minister appointed to AFREXIM Bank’s Advisory Group
Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, May 29, 2024 Hannatu Musawa, Minister of…
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Beleri: Notorious bandit who escaped from Nigeria captured in Niger Republic
In a significant breakthrough, troops from Niger Republic’s Operation Faraoutar Bushiya apprehended the leader of a notorious bandit group, Baleri,…
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Group tasks African governments on Protocol on Free Movement of Persons
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, May 28,2024 The Africans Rising Movement, a Pan-African movement, has called on African Governments to ratify…
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NiDO Africa pledges to partner Tinubu’s govt. to advance foreign policy
By Fortune Abang Abuja, May 28, 2024 Prof. Jude Osakwe, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NiDO), Africa, has reiterated the…
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Ebenezer Onyeagwu crowns successful tenure with BANKING CEO OF THE YEAR IN AFRICA in the International Banker Awards 2024 for the second consecutive year
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has been named the ‘Best Banking CEO of the…
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South African border authority on high alert as country prepares for elections
Johannesburg, May 27, 2024 The South African Border Management Authority (BMA) is on high alert as the country prepares to…
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Mauritius: AfDB grants $240 million loan to support economic diversification, competitiveness
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) approved a loan of $240 million…
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Promise fulfilled: UBA shareholders commend 2023 superlative performance, dividend payout
….Shareholders give approval to recapitalise as directed by Regulators ….UBA pays total dividend of N95.8bn, translating to N2.80 per share…
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AfDB Annual Meetings open in Nairobi
By Lucy Ogalue Nairobi, May 26, 2024 The city of Nairobi is bustling as it plays host to the prestigious…
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UN Secretary General says Africa must have seats at multilateral forums
By Busayo Onijala Lagos, May 25, 2024 United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres says Africa must have a seat at every…
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When New York City Commissioner, Laurie Cumbo, Hon. Bobby Digi Olisa, their son Prince displayed African haute couture for Met Gala
New York Commissioner of Cultural Affairs, Laurie Cumbo, culture aficionado, community leader and social activist, Hon. Bobby Digi Olisa and…
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Chad’s military chief, Déby, sworn in as president following election
N’Djamena, May 24, 2024 Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, the son of Chad’s former ruler and the African country’s interim military…
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Uganda holds “Pearl of Africa” tourism expo
Kampala, May 24, 2024 Uganda is hosting a three-day tourism expo as the East African country strives to increase arrivals.…
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Benin Rep. joins 16 other countries to accede to establishment agreement for Afreximbank’s FEDA
KIGALI , Rwanda, May 24, 2024 The Republic of Benin has become the latest African nation to accede to the…
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South African elections on May 29 won’t affect tourist arrivals – Official
Johannesburg, May 24, 2024 South Africa’s upcoming elections will not affect the arrival of international tourists and the country will…
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Uganda says 23 citizens rescued from human traffickers in Myanmar back home
Kampala, May 24, 2024 The Ugandan government said that 23 of its citizens, who were rescued from human traffickers in…
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Ghana receives approval to trade 700 products under AfCFTA
Accra, May 24, 2024 Ghana has received approval from the authority of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to…
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Reconfiguration of global peace, security architecture imperative – AU Envoy
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 24, 2024 Amb. Bankole Adeoye, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and…
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African Development Bank’s Desert to Power Initiative to dramatically transform Sahel region
….Involves 11 countries across the Sahelian belt; ….250 million people set to benefit with 10 gigawatts of solar by 2030.…
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African Development Bank invests $1.44 billion to support infrastructure development in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria, May 23, 2024 The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has invested $1.44 billion to support the development of energy…
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Transforming Egypt’s business future: Harnessing technology, innovation for unprecedented growth
GITEX AFRICA 2024 (www.GITEXAFRICA.com), the continent’s largest and most influential tech and start-up event, is returning to Marrakech, Morocco, from…
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Tinubu to attend Mahamat Deby’s inauguration as Chad’s President
President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday, May 23, depart Abuja for N’Djamena, the Republic of Chad, to attend the inauguration…
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Afreximbank announces launch of CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa
21 May 2024 Afreximbank has officially announced the launch of the CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa, a partnership between…
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Liberia’s new President, Joseph Boakai, others confirm attendance at Africa Economic Summit 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria – May 20, 2024 As anticipation builds for the Africa Economic Summit 2024, esteemed leaders including President Joseph…
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Afreximbank, MobiHealth sign agreement to drive digital healthcare solutions across Africa
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, May 21, 2024 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and MobiHealthCare Limited (MobiHealth) have signed a project…
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