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Okonjo-Iweala says no to ‘business as usual’ at the WTO

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– – The new director-general of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said she is ready to tackle the challenges of the institution. Ngozi will take over the role effective March 1, becoming the first woman and also African to lead the WTO. Her appointment was made shortly after WTO held a special general council meeting on Monday. BREAKING:… Read More
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Serena Williams to face Naomi Osaka in Aus Open semi-final

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– – Serena Williams produced a stunning performance to beat second seed Simona Halep and set up an Australian Open semi-final with Naomi Osaka. The 39-year-old American, bidding for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title, won 6-3 6-3 against the Romanian. “I think this is the best match I played this tournament,” said Williams, who moved well and hit 24… Read More
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South Africa’s Education Minister says ‘an educated man won’t rape’

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– – South Africa’s Education Minister has come under fire for her remarks that “an educated man won’t rape” while trying to explain the importance of education. Angie Motshekga has told students that the more educated one was, the more unlikely they were to be involved in bad deeds. The comments triggered varied reactions from the students though she said she… Read More
Africa Investments 

Sahel : la Banque africaine de développement soutient la région face à des défis multidimensionnels

Elwin Mandowa,
La Banque africaine de développement est devenue, grâce à ses multiples actions aux effets transformateurs, un partenaire de confiance des pays du Sahel confrontés à d’énormes défis. L’accompagnement de la région du Sahel répond aux priorités fixées par la Banque pour cette région, qui mise sur ses importantes opportunités, afin d’aider à réaliser son potentiel de développement. Au fil des… Read More
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Drummers Of Hate And The Drunken Dancers By Reuben Abati

Elwin Mandowa,
On Sunday, February 14, the Nigerian Presidency in a statement signed by spokesman Garba Shehu reportedly affirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari is determined to ensure the protection of all religious and ethnic groups in the country, whether majority or minority, “in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended.” The statement added… Read More
Africa Investments 

Assemblée générale de l’Alliance Sahel : la Banque africaine de développement et les partenaires du G5 Sahel s’engagent à renforcer l’éducation, l’…

Elwin Mandowa,
Assemblée générale de l’Alliance Sahel : la Banque africaine de développement et les partenaires du G5 Sahel s’engagent à renforcer l’éducation, l’emploi des jeunes et à atténuer la fragilité | African Development Bank – Building today, a better Africa tomorrow African Development Bank Group Read More
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Okonjo-Iweala named first female and African WTO boss

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– – The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday announced officially the appointment of former Nigeria’s finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its new director-general. Ngozi will take over the role effective March 1, becoming the first woman and also African to lead the institution. Her appointment was made shortly after  WTO held a special general council meeting on Monday. BREAKING:… Read More
Africa World 

The 17 African countries placed on UK’s travel ‘red list’

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– – The United Kingdom has placed 17 African countries on what it calls a ‘red list’, with travelers from these countries hit with new travel measures. Travelers from these countries are to quarantine for 10 days in government-approved hotels and will have to take care of their bills during their stay. The cost for travelers from the African countries… Read More
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South African judge wants ex-president Zuma jailed

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– – A official inquiry into “state capture” in South Africa will be filing papers against ex-President Jacob Zuma for once more defying a court summons, its chairman says. Mr Zuma failed to appear before Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s commission despite the Constitutional Court ruling that he was compelled to do so. Allegations that Mr Zuma presided over a… Read More
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