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The response to the current Ebola outbreak is being further complicated by the triple threat of conflict, community resistance and a rising number of infections and deaths, says the Red Cross. According to the [latest report](https://mailchi.mp/49dc88255f69/ebola_kivu_28aout?e=1441e1ed3b) of the Ministry of Health
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As part of their shared mission to boost financial inclusion throughout Nigeria, Oradian (https://oradian.com) and the Association of Non Bank Microfinance Institution of Nigeria (ANMFIN) have launched a strategic partnership. Princess Adesola Ogunleye, the President of ANMFIN, commented on the partnership saying, “We are extremely pleased to partner
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UNAMID Joint Special Representative (JSR), Jeremiah Mamabolo, has concluded a two-day visit to South Darfur, during which he met leaders at the state and local levels and discussed access challenges affecting the Mission’s operations in parts of East Jebel Marra. During the visit, Mr. Mamabolo and his delegation
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The U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa is concluding its American Spaces Volunteer Program (ASVP), a summer volunteerism program involving 40 Ethiopian youths, conducted at the American Spaces located in Bahir Dar, Dire Dawa, Jimma and Addis Ababa. Volunteers shared their experiences, led discussions, and taught different skillsets such as
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The government has set a new ambition for the UK to be the largest G7 investor in Africa by 2022, the Prime Minister has announced as part of a visit to promote economic ties with the continent. The ambition was announced alongside a range of measures to boost trade between
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CRU Events (www.crugroup.com/events) and The African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership (AFAP) are working with partners across Africa to offer brownfield projects seeking capital investment, the chance to make a showcase presentation to an audience of global investors and financiers. This opportunity to raise finance, named the “Investment
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The power of technology and fashion have combined in a thought-provoking project that demonstrates how data can transform African cities. Tech leader Siemens (https://www.siemens.com/global/en/home.html) used data from the cities of Lagos, Nairobi and Johannesburg and wove it into unique fabrics which tell
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The 11th United Nations All Africa Games kick off on Friday, 31 August 2018 at Ingwenyama Conference and Sports Resort in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The tournament is being hosted by the United Nations in South Africa. The purpose of the UN Games is to promote a culture of peace
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During its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM), The African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) (www.ATI-Aca.org) announced the Government of India’s investment. The USD10 million shareholding positions India as the first non-African government to join into membership of the pan-African and multilateral investment and credit insurer.
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Parliamentary Budget Offices (PBOs) – established in several countries to enhance legislative oversight over the budget – should also play a supportive role in enhancing public participation in budget processes. This is because these offices, by enhancing the capacity of Members of Parliament (MPs) to engage more fully with budget processes, are
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Liberian President George Manneh Weah has paid tribute to the falling former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Atta Annan, describing his passing as ‘loss to the rest of the world, not only to his family and country, Ghana.’ President Weah said the African continent lost one of its
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“Angola has made substantial economic and political progress since the end of the war in 2002. However, the country continues to face massive development challenges, which include reducing its dependency on oil and diversifying the economy; rebuilding its infrastructure; and improving institutional capacity, governance, public financial management systems, human development