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Africa Investments 

COP15 : les chefs d'État africains se mobilisent contre la sécheresse et pour la restauration des terres à la quinzième Conférence des parties à…

Elwin Mandowa,
Neuf chefs d’État africains, de hauts responsables d’organisations panafricaines et internationales ont assisté lundi, à l’ouverture d’un sommet de haut niveau consacré à la sécheresse et la restauration des terres. Le sommet, une initiative du président ivoirien, Alassane Ouattara, est organisé en marge de la quinzième Conférence des parties (COP15) de la Convention des Nations unies sur la lutte contre… Read More
Africa Investments 

Niger : la Banque africaine de développement soutient le développement des marchés de capitaux nationaux

Elwin Mandowa,
Le gouvernement du Niger et le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement ont lancé jeudi, à Niamey, un projet de 450 000 dollars américains pour soutenir le développement des marchés de capitaux nationaux dynamiques au Niger. La subvention, provenant du Fonds fiduciaire pour le développement des marchés des capitaux de la Banque, impliquera l’élaboration aussi bien de la stratégie… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

FLASHBACK Thinking With You…President Buhari’s Second Term: Invitation To Disintegration By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
In January 2012, the BBC asked in a trenchant report, “Is Nigeria on the brink?” But today, the question that should be asked by Nigerians with a modicum of common sense should be “When will Nigeria break up?” Buhari’s second term kicks off officially on May 29. But carryover anarchy from his first term provides the necessary ingredients and of… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Adamu’s Genius And The Road To The Presidency By Azu Ishiekwene

Elwin Mandowa,
After emerging as the consensus Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, was faced with a major crisis. Healing the deep divisions in the party was urgent but it was not even the most serious concern of the 75-year-old senator, former governor and former member of the opposition party. Nor was the dilapidated, rudderless state of the party… Read More
Africa Business Ghana World 

Ghana’s inflation rises to highest level in 18 years

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– – Ghana’s inflation rate has risen to the highest level in more than 18 years in April. Inflation for the month rose to 23.6% from 19.4% in March. Government Statistician Professor Samuel Kobina Annim told journalists in Accra that the rate is the highest since January 2004. Food-price growth surged to 26.6% year-on-year from 22.4% in March and non-food… Read More
Africa Business West Africa World 

Ghana to host West African Mining and Power Exhibition and Conference

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– – The West African mining industry is thriving. As one of the world’s largest gold-producing regions, it also supplies 22.6% of global titanium oxide, 11.5% bauxite (used to create aluminum) and 5.6% uranium. Each year, its countries export minerals worth around US$16.1bn. At the mining helm is Ghana, a modern, democratic powerhouse that leads the continent’s mineral production and… Read More
Africa Featured Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana: Popular restaurant closed down over alleged mass food poisoning

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– – Ghanaian authorities on Thursday closed down a branch of a popular restaurant in Ghana, Marwako following reports of alleged mass food poisoning. Several Twitter users complained of getting food poisoning after eating at the branch located in East Legon in the capital city Accra. Many patrons of the food eatery said they have taken ill referencing the food… Read More
Africa Investments 

Is Africa ready for green growth? New report assesses Gabon, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Rwanda, Senegal and Tunisia

Elwin Mandowa,
A new report co-authored by the African Development Bank and the Global  Green Growth Institute, has found evidence of growing political commitment to green growth in Africa. The Africa Green Growth Readiness Assessment Report was launched on Wednesday during a side-event at the 15th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification,… Read More
Africa Investments 

Anoumabo Urban Music Festival

Elwin Mandowa,
What:     Roundtable discussion Who:      Civil Society and Community Engagement Division, African Development Bank When:    Friday 13 May 2022, from 10.00 to 12.00 GMT Where:   Hybrid (face-to-face at the National Institute of Youth and Sports in Marcory, Abidjan, and virtually). The Civil Society and Community Engagement Division of the African Development Bank, together with the Department of Human Capital, Youth and… Read More
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