New Music Friday: A Week of Afrobeats Fusion
13/09/2024It’s that time of the week when Afrobeats collides with global sounds, offering a fresh wave of musical experiences. Africa’s dynamic music scene continues to captivate the world, serving up.
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Trade and Investment
Customs Harmonisation: Streamlining Trade or Creating New Obstacles?
13/09/2024International trade is crucial to global economics, and customs regulations play a significant role in facilitating the smooth movement of goods across national borders. Customs harmonisation has been proposed as.
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Africa
Global Issues
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Why African Applicants Face Higher Visa Rejections
19/08/2024African visa applicants face stricter restrictions than those from other regions, leading to a disproportionately high rejection rate. In 2022, Africa had the highest visa rejection rate, with 30% of.
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International
Inside UK’s Battle Against False Narratives
08/08/2024The United Kingdom is experiencing its most severe rioting in 13 years as anti-immigration protests spread across multiple towns and cities. The unrest, fuelled by misinformation and anti-immigration sentiments, has.
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International
The Complex Issue of Homelessness Across the United States
01/08/2024Homelessness, a persistent and evolving issue throughout human history, began to be distinctly recognised in the United States during the 1870s. At that time, it referred primarily to itinerant workers.
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North America
Political leadership
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Was the Baton Just Passed or Dropped? A Spin Doctor’s Analysis of the State of the U.S. Presidential Race
31/07/2024The assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the withdrawal of Joe Biden have turned the race for the White House upside down. The polls are close, and in terms of.
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Entrepreneurship
Innovation
International
Intron Health Raises $1.6M to Enhance African Healthcare
25/07/2024Intron Health has raised $1.6 million in pre-seed funding to revolutionise healthcare systems in developing countries. This health tech company, known for its clinical speech recognition technology, aims to boost.
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Africa
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Institutional Responses Tackling Africa’s Illegal Drug Trade
24/07/2024The illicit drug trade in Africa has been a major issue for decades, with its roots tracing back to the early 20th century. Initially, the continent was primarily a transit.
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Africa
Finance
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Innovation
The Battle Against Illicit Financial Flows in Africa
24/07/2024Across Africa, the circulation of illicit banknotes, including counterfeits and unregulated currencies, poses a significant economic challenge, with estimates suggesting that 1-2% of the total currency in circulation in some.
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International
Politics and Economy
Press Release: Prime Minister Philip Davis Champions Unity and Innovation at African Summit
20/07/2024London, United Kingdom, July 18, 2024 Prime Minister Philip Davis of The Bahamas delivered a compelling keynote address at the opening plenary of the 9th African Leadership Magazine Summit. Speaking.
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