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Ghana’s former President Rawlings is dead

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – Ghana’s former President, Jerry John Rawlings has died at the age of 73. He died on Thursday in the capital Accra while undergoing medical treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Mr. Rawlings last month buried his mother Madam Victoria Agbotui who died at the age of 101. Rawlings, a former military leader who subsequently became a politician ruled Ghana… Read More
Africa Investments 

South Africa Civil Society Virtual Open Day

Elwin Mandowa,
What: South Africa Virtual Civil Society Organization Open Day Who: The African Development Bank’s Southern Africa Regional Development and Business Delivery Office and Civil Society and Community Engagement Division When: Thursday, 19 November 2020, 10:00 – 12:30, South African Standard time Where: Please click this URL to join: herePassword: 88740051 Open days are one way for the African Development Bank… Read More
Africa Investments 

Uganda tops African countries with well-developed electricity regulatory frameworks – ERI 2020 report

Elwin Mandowa,
Uganda has for the third time in a row emerged as the top performer in this year’s Electricity Regulatory Index Report published by the African Development Bank. The East African country, along with Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Kenya, the other top performers, have regulators with the authority to exert the necessary oversight on the sector. However, the overall electricity regulatory… Read More
Africa Investments 

Forum de la paix 2020 : la Banque africaine de développement pleinement engagée sur les thèmes de la fragilité et du genre au premier sommet «…

Elwin Mandowa,
La Banque africaine de développement prendra une part active dans les sessions consacrées à la fragilité, au genre et au changement climatique lors du sommet « Finance en Commun », organisé en mode virtuel les 11 et 12 novembre dans le cadre du Forum de la paix 2020 qui se fixe l’objectif d’une réponse concertée et collective face à la… Read More
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Democracy Is Under Threat In Nigeria By Wole Olubanji

Elwin Mandowa,
The events around the #EndSARS protest have shown that the struggle of Nigerians for democracy has not ended. Under a democratic government, some rights and liberties are taken for granted. Under a democracy, principles such as ‘freedom of association’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘right of protest’, and ‘freedom of the press’ are markers an non-negotiable. The #EndSARS protest has revealed how… Read More
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G4S Security Services MD inducted into Ghana Corporate Hall of Fame

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
– – The Managing Director of G4S Security Services, Mr. Michael Gyapah has been inducted into the Ghana Corporate Hall of Fame. The award was presented at the 2nd Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame event held Friday 31 October 2020 at the Marriott Hotel in Accra. The Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame is conceptualized as a grouping of selected current… Read More
Africa Investments 

Bénin : un projet financé par la Banque africaine de développement permet une hausse significative des rendements agricoles et revenus des exploitants

Elwin Mandowa,
Mis en œuvre à partir de 2015 au Bénin, le Projet d’appui à la production vivrière et de renforcement de la résilience dans les départements de l’Alibori, du Borgou et des Collines (PAPVIRE-ABC) a permis d’améliorer de façon significative les rendements des exploitations agricoles. Le projet, financé à hauteur de 24 millions de dollars américains par le Programme mondial pour… Read More
Africa Investments 

AfCFTA: COVID-19 as a catalyst for Accelerating Trade and Investment in Africa

Elwin Mandowa,
Join us on 24 November 2020 to discover the real trade and investment opportunities available through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The webinar will provide a forum for knowledge-sharing and networking. It will explore crucial policy actions and the scope of investments necessary to mitigate the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Expert participants will explore how African… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Criminal Complaint By A Private Citizen Against The #EndSARS Protesters And “Sponsors” By Misbau Alamu Lateef

Elwin Mandowa,
I have seen (as attached) a certain document on social media concerning a criminal complaint before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Abuja against certain 50 persons for their alleged roles in the #EndSARS protests. The document shows that the criminal complaint was filed by a certain Mr. Kenechukwu Okeke against Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Aisha Yesufu, Davido, Tuface, Kanu, and 45… Read More
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EU Election Observation Mission begins work in Ghana

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Ghana’s forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections has started its work. Chief Observer Mr. Javier Nart, a Member of the European Parliament from Spain, stated: “this mission is a clear sign of the EU’s strong commitment to supporting peaceful, credible and transparent elections in the country”. It is the EU’s… Read More
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