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Ecobank Transnational appoints Alain Nkontchou as its new Chairman.

Ecobank has a new chairman, Mr Alain Nkontchou. He talked to ALM about the challenges of heading the leading pan-African bank.  Stephen Williams reports Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“ETI”), the parent of.

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WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: Real Sustainable Development Has Never Been More Needed Than Today – H.M. King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan

From societies to economies, the COVID-19 crisis has wreaked havoc and dealt a major setback to achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Climate Agreement. Putting the world back on.

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International Solidarity and Cooperation Right Choice for Vanquishing Coronavirus

by Chu Maoming, China’s Consul General in Lagos China has made major strategic achievements in the battle against COVID-19. With nationwide efforts, China has basically controlled the epidemic, successfully resumed.

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Nigeria set to reopen International Airspace to Commercial Flights

The long-awaited partial reopening of Nigeria’s international airspace to commercial flights starts September 5, according to the country’s Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika.

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Zimbabwe reopens tourism sector after five-month of COVID-19 induced shutdown

In a bid to stop further job cuts, Zimbabwe has fully reopened its tourism sector after five months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to Stop Toxic Leadership from Spreading a Virus in Your Company

By Dr Katrina Burrus, PhD, MCC Toxic workplaces sometimes start at the top. Difficult, abrasive leaders can create a culture of tension, fear, and abusive behaviour at every organizational level.

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A New Dawn for Africa and for the AFDB

…as Robinson’s Panel absolves Adesina, setting the stage for US support By Ken Giami and Kingsley Okeke The report of the high-level Independent review panel set up by the Bureau.

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IFC Announces $50 Million Loan to Equity Bank to Support Kenyan SMEs During COVID-19

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a $50 million loan to Equity Bank Kenya to help it increase working capital and trade-related lending to its small.

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Factors impacting the Development of Infrastructure in Africa

By Tonny Tugee, MD at SEACOM East Africa Without a doubt, Africa is one of the world’s fastest-growing economic hubs. Crucial to this rate of development is the ability to.

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DFC to Launch Regional Team Based in Africa

Africa Investment Advisor Program will help expand DFC’s engagement on the continent U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) today announced that it is launching the Africa Investment Advisor Program, which.

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