Gaza economic recovery could take decades: UN report
The preliminary assessment of the social and economic impacts of the conflict examines Gross Domestic Product (GDP) loss, recovery timelines and the enduring effects...
The Terrorist Attack in Moscow: Who Was Behind It?
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On March 22, before a concert by the Russian rock band Picnic, a terrorist assault killed 144 people, including six minors,...
World News in Brief: Artificial intelligence pledge, child abuse online, Sudan crisis deepens
Lenovo Group, LG AI Research, Mastercard, Microsoft, Salesforce, Telefonica, GSMA network of mobile phone operators and INNIT have pledged to “integrate the values and...
UN deputy chief calls for ‘courage, vision and solidarity’ to boost middle-income nations
Speaking at a conference on addressing development challenges of middle-income countries (MICs), in Rabat, Morocco, Amina Mohammed said recent crises have laid bare inequalities...
First Person: ‘My eggs are too expensive to eat’ (and that’s a good thing)
Over 80 chicken rearers in Anosy region have so far received the possibly life-altering birds, which originate in India but which are now thriving...
Climate and conflict collide on the high seas: UN warns of soaring costs and...
In a new study, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) estimated that over the past two months, the volume of trade through...
Myanmar: Middle class ‘disappearing’ amid uptick in brutal fighting
In a new report published on Thursday UNDP said that the middle class has shrunk by half, compared with before the 2021 military coup,...
Impact of Red Sea shipping disruptions on global trade
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Red Sea shipping disruptions by Houthi rebels is stemming from the Israel -Palestine dispute in the Gaza Strip.
Simultaneously, transits around the...
African startups reel from 27% drop in Q1 2024 funding
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121 African startups secured $466M, marking a 27 per cent drop from the previous quarter; women-led startups got 6.5 per cent...
AI firm EMAGIA expands EMEA footprint
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Possible effects of El Nino on yellowfin tuna catch in Seychelles, says fisheries minister
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Seychelles had a total quota of 33,200 tonnes for this species of tuna. (Joe Laurence, Seychelles News Agency)Photo license
(Seychelles News...
Blue Economy Investments to Earn Kenya $921m Annually
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Kenya looks to rise on its estimated $38.4 million blue economy investments to grow sector revenue to $921 million annually.
Africa, with...
Boima calls for economic expansion
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Government seeks to expand economy by growing revenue to US$1 billion.
By Naneka A. Hoffman
Monrovia, Liberia, April 10, 2024 – Liberia’s Minister...
Last Year, You Spent More Than a Month’s Rent on Pentagon Contractors
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Ever wonder where your taxes go? Each year, the Institute for Policy Studies releases a tax receipt so...
Mashawana Foundation celebrates a dozen years of philanthropy
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Here is how to spread your assets in 2024
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In 2024, diversification of your crypto portfolio remains a fundamental principle for managing risk and maximizing returns.
Understanding how to build an...
Businesses generate R1 billion on Sunpit platform
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New gold-backed currency starts circulation in Zimbabwe.
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Zimbabwe is phasing out ZWL as it ushers a new gold-backed currency, ZiG, starting today, Monday, 8 April 2024.
The ZiG is...
Kenya and South Korea strengthen legal services in new pact
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The partnership will enable Kenya and South Korea to strengthen legal services and networks for African companies.
G&A has built a strong...
Why 2023 was an outstanding year in growth
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AFC’s landmark wind farm in Djibouti set the country on a path to becoming the first African country fully powered by...
LiMA formulates multi-year strategic roadmap toward a vibrant maritime sector
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The Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) has begun formulating a multi-year strategic plan that will guide the institution’s operations over five years,...
LERC conducts public hearing on ENERGICITY Liberia Proposal to Electrify Gbarpolu County
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ENERGICITY Liberia has presented a proposal to residents of Gbarpolu County and the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) Board of Commissioners (BoC) on...
Loss of trust already on new Zimbabwe currency
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Travesty against the State – Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for...
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Mining of black sand here by Chinese is angering locals who describe the act as travesty against the Republic of Liberia,...
