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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Issues in ensuring COVID-19 vaccine compliance
By Derek Yach, MBChB, MPH An effective COVID-19 vaccine could help us emerge from isolation and end the social distancing required during this ...
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Volatile North-East Nigeria continues to hinder humanitarian efforts – UNHCR
The volatile environment in North-East Nigeria has continued to hinder humanitarian efforts, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has stated in ...
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Africa’s post-pandemic recovery is likely to be prolonged and uneven, but could also be transformative
Specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and independent global advisory NKC African Economics, the Africa-focused subsidiary of Oxford Economics, have launched the fifth edition ...










