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AFC Signs $250m Syndicated Loan To Boost African Investment

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed a $250 million syndicated loan facility to support investment and trade finance across the continent. According to an official statement, the facility – which.

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An underwater hotel opens in Africa

Joining a list of other experimental under-the-sea hotel rooms in Florida, Sweden and the Maldives, the underwater room at Manta Resort on remote Pemba Island in Tanzania’s Zanzibar Archipelago immerses guests 4m below the.

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40 facts you need to know about Nelson Mandela

1. He was born in July 18 1918 into the Xhosa-speaking Thembu people in a small village in the Eastern Cape of South Africa 2. He was named Rolihlahla Dalibhunga by.

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Nelson Mandela, Anti-apartheid Icon And Father Of Modern South Africa, Dies At 95

South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma has announced the passing of anti-apartheid activist and globally renowned statesman Nelson Mandela, following months of illness. Mandela, who was 95, was a globally respected icon, who spent.

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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Lead November Oil Shortfall

OPEC’s oil production for November hit a 2-year low to average 30.007 million bpd, following output dips in major exporting countries including Nigeria, Libya and Saudi Arabia. A survey by.

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How Africa’s Wealthiest Get Rich

“Don’t come to Africa and help, come and make money,” said Mo Ibrahim, Africa’s pioneer telecoms billionaire. As its economic promise continues to take shape, so Africa is churning out.

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U.S. To Help Train Libyan Forces

Libya and its fledgling security forces, overwhelmed by militia violence and unrest since the overthrow of dictator Moammar Gadhafi two years ago, are going to get some help from the.

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South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma opens Nelson Mandela exhibition

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has opened an exhibition about the life of the country’s first black leader, Nelson Mandela, in Johannesburg. Mr Mandela’s Nobel Peace Prize, presidential briefcase and.

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A Profile in Service: Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON, Hon. Minister of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory

Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, an illustrious Nigerian statesman, was born on 5th October, 1958 at Duguri Town in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. He attended Duguri Primary School,.

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6 Candidates Listed To Replace Central Bank of Nigeria Governor

The soon-to-be vacant governor’s position at Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) is set to create a tussle for the suitable candidate to replace Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi – current head of.

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