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Jan 20, 2020

Launch of the World Economic Situation Prospects Report 2020

Background: According to this year’s World Economic Situation Prospects, the global economy suffered its lowest growth in a decade, slipping to 2.3 per cent in 2019, as trade disputes impacted economic activity. The world, however, could see a slight uptick in growth in 2020 if r...

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Desert Locusts spread to new areas in Ethiopia

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Africa Newsroom

Jan 20, 2020

UN Human Rights Chief to visit DR Congo from 23-27January

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet is to undertake a five-day official visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at the invitation of the Government.
The High Commissioner will arrive in Bunia, in the north-eastern province of Ituri, on Thursday 23...

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International Tourism Growth continues to outpace the Global Economy

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Blak Blad keep survival hopes alive as playoff race remains tight

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Nationwide Round Up

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Leos look unstoppable in march towards Kenya Cup promotion

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Africa Newsroom

Jan 20, 2020

Janngo pledges €60 million at Davos to back African startups leveraging technology to achieve the SDGs

On the eve of its participation to the 50th World Economic Forum, Janngo (http://www.Janngo.Africa) pledges 60€ million to back technology startups with a double bottom line approach through its dedicated investment vehicle Janngo Capital Startup Fund. The fund is a first of its...

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Executive appointment: Tarek El Nahas to join Mashreq as Head of International Banking

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Four South African (SA) referees on 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby Referee panel

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PM hosts first ever UK-Africa Investment Summit in London

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Massive, border-spanning campaign needed to combat locust upsurge in East Africa

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Africa Newsroom

Jan 20, 2020

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) calls South Sudan to increase its public spending in education

South Sudan is not sufficiently prioritizing children’s education, UNICEF said today. While the internationally agreed international standard for education allocations is 20 per cent of the national budget, South Sudan only spends 5.6 per cent for 2019-2020, according the nationa...

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Ghana Rugby Initiates “EagleWise” Player Safety and Welfare Programme

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Blitzboks on track for 2020 – Powell

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South Sudan to Complete Juba Power Grid by March 2020

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Nigeria: UN Humanitarian Coordinator Outraged at Attack Against Major Humanitarian Facility

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Africa Newsroom

Jan 20, 2020

Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons visits the Waltersmith Modular Refinery

The leadership of Waltersmith Petroman carried out a site visit of the Watersmith Modular Refinery being constructed in southeastern Nigeria with H.E. Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea as its guest.
Developed by Waltersmith Petroma...

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Equatorial Guinea Speeds Up Year of Investment Drive with Nigerian Investors

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Centurion Law Group leads market entry of Turkish Airlines in Equatorial Guinea

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‘This terrible situation cannot be allowed to continue’, UN chief tells world leaders at major Libya summit

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Blitzboks keen to go and do the work - Du Preez

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Africa Newsroom

Jan 17, 2020

Radio Station Features U.S. Ambassador

During his introductory trip to the Upper River Region – the farthest east of the Gambian regions – Ambassador Carl Paschall addressed communities via the most popular local media: radio. The Ambassador appeared on the radio talk show “Development Forum” and discussed U.S. Suppo...

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Africa Newsroom

Jan 17, 2020

UN Child Rights Committee to review Austria, Belarus, Costa Rica, Hungary, Rwanda and State of Palestine

The UN Child Rights Committee will meet in Geneva from 20 January to 7 February to review Austria, Belarus, Costa Rica, Hungary, Rwanda, and State of Palestine.
The above are among the 196 States parties to the Child Rights Convention and its Optional Protocols. They required to...

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