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Zimbabwe’s President, Robert Mugabe Not Invited to U.S. Summit

The US-Africa summit to be convened by President Barack Obama in August is set to proceed without Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. African leaders are facing a dilemma over whether to.

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Nigeria Calls for Closer Ties With Oil Producers

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday, called for closer ties between Nigeria and other members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Jonathan made the call at a meeting with.

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Rwanda Dismisses Prime Minister, Appoints Replacement

  Rwandan Prime Minister Pierre Damien Habumuremyi has been dismissed and Anastase Murekezi appointed to replace him. While the decision to replace Habumuremyi is not officially described as a dismissal,.

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Ten African Governments Secretly Sell Oil Worth $55m To Swiss Traders – Report

National Oil Companies (NOCs) in sub-Saharan Africa are selling oil in shadowy deals, according to a report by Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI). “A handful of companies are buying public.

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South Africa Seeking New Economic Solutions

The roll-out of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is on track, says Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies. “Within the next 100 days, we will be passing all the regulations.

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African Development Bank (AfDB) Pledges More Support For Zambia

THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has praised Zambia for her macro-economic stability and the progress it continues to make in various economic sectors. The Bank has also said it is.

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South Africa’s Economy Performing Below Potential – Finance Minister

While the global economic climate is showing signs of improvement, it remains below optimal levels, South Africa’s finance minister said. “Our economy is performing below its potential and certainly way.

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Mandela’s Economic Lesson To African Leaders

Few days ago the world celebrated Nelson Mandela, a man whose life personalises the tireless struggle against and victorious defeat of racial discrimination and inequality. Born 96 years ago, Madiba by.

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EU Confirms Partnership Agreement for Trade in West Africa – Pledges N1.49 Trillion

The European Union, EU, on Monday confirmed the resolution of its Foreign Affairs Council, FAC, in support of the Economic Partnership Agreement, EPA negotiated with West Africa. Two European Union.

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Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf suspends several government officials

President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has sanctioned several government officials for failing to file their Income, Assets, and Declaration as reported by the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC). It can be recalled that.

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