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Nigeria and Ghana Strengthen Energy Bonds Amid $75 Million Debt

In a bid to resolve a lingering $75 million gas debt, Nigeria and Ghana recently met in Accra during the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) Committee of Ministers meeting. The.

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Africa’s Economic Resurgence: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Over the past decade, African countries have demonstrated remarkable strides in transforming their economies, driven by strategic reforms, increased investment, and a youthful, dynamic population. According to recent data from.

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Africa’s War on Terror: What’s Working, What’s Failing

Terrorism remains a grave threat to global security, with its effects unevenly distributed across regions. According to the Global Terrorism Index 2024, terrorism-related deaths rose by 22% to 8,352, the.

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International Investment Partnerships Boosting Trade in Africa

The UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), has announced a strategic partnership with the Ghana International Bank (GHIB). This $50 million trade deal is set to stimulate economic.

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Africa’s Economic Growth Leading the Global South

The African Development Bank (AfDB) forecasted that in 2024, six of the world’s ten fastest-growing economies will hail from Africa, including nations like Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin. This trajectory.

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Francophone Africa’s Music: A Rising Global Force

Francophone Africa is increasingly establishing itself as a formidable presence on the global stage. While Anglophone countries may have led Africa’s cultural exportation to the world, francophone nations are now.

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Is a Unified Currency Possible in Africa?

To Muammar Gaddafi, the former Libyan leader, a unified Africa with a federal system, a single currency, a unified passport, and a shared military would represent a stronger and more.

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How the Heatwave is affecting Africa

The heatwave gripping Africa is not just a temporary discomfort; it’s a stark reminder of the severe consequences of climate change on the continent. With temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels,.

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Benin: World Bank Okays $150m Over Energy, Others

World Bank has approved $150 million in International Development Association (IDA) financing to assist the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable and sustainable energy and improve fiscal and.

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IMF executive board approves $638 million for Benin

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board has approved a $638 million extended fund and extended credit facility for Benin under a 42-month arrangement to help the West African nation.

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