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Following Nigeria’s example: Developing marginal fields is more important than ever for Africa

By NJ Ayuk, Chairman, African Energy Chamber Nigerian energy-industry leaders have been reminiscing lately about the country’s earliest efforts to develop marginal oil ...

By Baobab AfricaDecember 13, 20210

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COVID-19 pandemic slows progress against tuberculosis

The COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption to health services has seen an increase in tuberculosis deaths in Africa, the first such rise in more than ...

By Baobab AfricaDecember 11, 20210

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Omicron spreads but severe cases remain low in South Africa

The Omicron variant is reaching more countries in Africa and weekly COVID-19 cases in the continent surged by 93%. However, there are signs ...

By Baobab AfricaDecember 10, 20210

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ECOWAS ministers recommend mutual recognition of PCR tests, reopening of land borders

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in collaboration with the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), convened, on Monday ...

By Baobab AfricaDecember 8, 20210

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UNWTO calls against blanket travel restrictions

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) of the United Nations calls out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent ...

By Baobab AfricaDecember 8, 20210

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Gambian presidential election “transparent” as marbles make democracy count, says Commonwealth observers

The unique but customary way Gambians cast their votes in the 2021 presidential election did not hinder transparency, according to Commonwealth observers. Issuing ...

By Baobab AfricaDecember 7, 20210

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COVID-19: Learning losses could cost generation of students close to $17 trillion in lifetime earnings

World Bank-UNESCO-UNICEF report lays out the magnitude of the education crisis. This generation of students now risks losing $17 trillion in lifetime earnings in ...

By Baobab AfricaDecember 7, 20210

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2021 AEC: Reforms, debt initiatives under spotlight as Africa enters ‘critical’ phase

Participants at the 2021 African Economic Conference have urged countries to implement crucial governance and economic reforms to see the continent through a ...

By Baobab AfricaDecember 7, 20210

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African business, political leaders start dialogue to launch African Green Initiative at AEW 2022

As a platform for an inclusive discussion on Africa’s green energy sector, the African Green Initiative, which is being launched during an African ...

By Baobab AfricaDecember 7, 20210

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DLA Piper report shows trends in Africa’s energy transition

DLA Piper Africa has released the Africa Energy Futures: Horizon 2030 report. Comprised of 21 country chapters, the report is an in-depth look ...

By Baobab AfricaDecember 3, 20210

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AfDB partners IFC to advance economic development in Lusophone African countries

The African Development Bank and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, have signed a partnership agreement admitting IFC as the first ...

By Baobab AfricaDecember 2, 20210

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Again, Obasanjo’s sermon on Nigeria

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, will not stop amazing Nigerians! In yet another in the series of what could be described as ‘speaking ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 21, 20200

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Following Nigeria’s example: Developing marginal fields is more important than ever for Africa

COVID-19 pandemic slows progress against tuberculosis

Omicron spreads but severe cases remain low in South Africa

ECOWAS ministers recommend mutual recognition of PCR tests, reopening of land borders

UNWTO calls against blanket travel restrictions

Gambian presidential election “transparent” as marbles make democracy count, says Commonwealth observers

COVID-19: Learning losses could cost generation of students close to $17 trillion in lifetime earnings

2021 AEC: Reforms, debt initiatives under spotlight as Africa enters ‘critical’ phase

African business, political leaders start dialogue to launch African Green Initiative at AEW 2022

DLA Piper report shows trends in Africa’s energy transition

AfDB partners IFC to advance economic development in Lusophone African countries

Again, Obasanjo’s sermon on Nigeria

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