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Zambia cabinet approves $275 million Chinese housing loan

In a bid to ease the housing challenges of security workers in Zambia, the presidency in a statement has recently announced that Zambia’s cabinet has approved plans to borrow $275.

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AfDB Launches USD 500 million Green Bond Transaction due December 2018

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has recently launched a USD 500-million 3-year Green Bond transaction, with issue priced at Mid-Swaps plus 14 bps, equivalent to a spread of 18 bps.

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Big Score: Kenya to Host United Nations Summit in 2016

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta witnesses an exchange between UNCTAD secretary general Mukhisa Kituyi and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed at State House, Nairobi Kenya will remain in the global.

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AfDB Steps-up Efforts to fund Social Welfare Programme in Africa

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has recently approvedUS $53.24m for the funding of a water project and a financial reform programme in Zimbabwe and Chad, respectively. In tandem with the.

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Italy Plans Trade Partnership with Ethiopia, Ghana

In a bid to foster trade relations in Africa, the Italian export credit agency (SACE) and other Italian companies, have recently made plans to commence a trade mission organized by.

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Libya: Rival Parties Meet for UN-Brokered Peace Deal

As part of efforts to foster peace in Libya, rival parties have recently met in Tunis for discussion on a disputed UN-brokered deal backed by the international community to set.

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Rwanda: NEC Ready for Flawless Referendum

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairman, Prof. KalisaMbanda has recently said that Rwanda is prepared to have a free and fair election on the constitution referendum, slated for December 17.

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BIG BROTHER NIGERIA TO SUPPORT BENIN REPUBLIC FOR CREDIBLE POLLS IN 2016

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has recently assured his Beninese counterpart of the country’s readiness to support the country’s upcoming polls in 2016. President Buhari, made this known at a joint.

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China is Key to Nigeria’s Economic Prosperity– President Buhari

In fostering economic prosperity in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari has recently stated that the People’s Republic of China remains a strategic and dependable partner to change the direction and content.

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Improving Hydro-Meteorological Services Is Critical to Strengthening Resilience to Climate Change in Africa- Mr Jeremiah Lengoasa

The World Bank in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Meteorological Organization has recently announced a US $600 million programme to improve hydro-meteorological services in 15.

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