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Focused on improving financial inclusion for West Africa’s low-income segment, a Nigerian fintech start-up, Aella (https://AellaCredit.com/) has raised a $10m debt financing round, from HQ Financial Group (HQF), Singapore-based private company specializing in new material science, semiconductor and blockchain financial investments. This debt financing round is Aella’
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DHL Stormers continue dominance over Vodacom Bulls; Emirates Lions down gutsy Reds in Johannesburg; Sublime Cell C Sharks smash Highlanders in Dunedin The DHL Stormers, Emirates Lions and Cell C Sharks were all on the winning side in the weekend’s second-round Vodacom Super Rugby action. The North-South Derby between
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Defending champions Kabras Sugar reached the Enterprise Cup quarterfinal with a 47-19 win over visiting Menengai Oilers as the tournament kicked off with action in the round of 16 stage on Saturday 8 February 2020. Joining the sugarmen in the last eight were last year’s losing finalists Resolution Impala
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Speaking to journalist in Lagos, Technical Director; Abubakar Yaro said “The year will kick off with training course for our coaches, Referees and Administrators followed by a return to the National Sports Festival in Edo after a 10 year absence. We will then take a break due to Ramadan fast.
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Mr. Tao Zhang, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), visited Botswana during February 4-7. At the conclusion of his visit, Mr. Zhang made the following statement: “I want to thank His Excellency President Masisi, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Serame, Acting Permanent Secretary to the
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This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is boosting its response in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province where recent escalation
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Approximately 2.5 million children in Uganda live with some form of disability, hindering their access to education, health and employment and realizing their full potential; With the support of the Global Partnership for Education and the World Bank, the government has developed a policy to promote special needs and
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Le 27 janvier le lieutenant-colonel Gaude Steeve Okouma, commandant le Prytanée militaire de Libreville, a inauguré en présence des EFG et du représentant de l’attaché de Défense de l’ambassade de France au Gabon des salles de cours entièrement équipées d’ordinateurs donnés par l’armée française et l’
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La compagnie Yal Hilé est originaire de Bol. Elle se produit pour la première fois à N’Djamena avec une pièce intitulée « Assalam » (la paix). Sous la conduite du metteur en scène Adamou Garba, huit comédiens performent sur scène pour traiter de la question des violences perpétuées dans la province
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The report reminds us of the size of the investment that must be made in the development of human capital in Africa.” – Victor Harison, the African Union Commissioner for Economic Affairs; “If the recommendations in the African Economic Outlook are implemented, there is no stopping the continent.” – Caleb Meakins, social
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Sous l’effet de sa forte croissance démographique, l’Afrique connaît la croissance urbaine la plus rapide du monde : la population devrait doubler et, les villes accueillir 950 millions de personnes supplémentaires, d’ici 2050. Les décideurs doivent intégrer les profondes transformations urbaines à l’œuvre en Afrique et saisir
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Fuelled by rapid population growth Africa is experiencing the fastest urban growth anywhere in the world: the continent’s population is projected to double between now and 2050 and in the next 30 years, its cities will be home to an additional 950 million people. Policy makers should fully appreciate