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Liberia arrests 11 Ghanaians for engaging in illegal mining

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– – Liberian officials have arrested eleven Ghanaians for engaging in what they call ‘illegal gold and diamond mining’. They were arrested in the Bong County following a joint operation comprising the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Ministry of Mines and Energy, according to officials. The Liberian security agency officials paraded publicly on Friday the Ghanaians who were handcuffed… Read More
Africa Investments 

World Circular Economy Forum: partners, leading experts discuss Africa’s post COVID-19 sustainable recovery

Elwin Mandowa,
The African Development Bank organized a high-level session on fostering inclusivity and circularity in Africa’s post COVID-19 recovery. The virtual event was part of the 2020 World Circular Economy Forum Online, an annual conference hosted by the Finnish Innovation Fund SITRA, which attracted more than 5,000 business leaders, policymakers and experts to present the world’s best circular economy solutions. The… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Key Takeaways From Edo Elections By Bunmi Makinwa

Elwin Mandowa,
The recent gubernatorial election in Edo State, which Governor Godwin Obaseki won convincingly over his rival, despite running on a new party platform that he joined only a few months earlier, gives a glimpse on how interactions around politics create deep favours or intense dislike for key political personalities in Nigeria. Human activities of significance provide insights to confirm existing… Read More
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Scaling Up Global Climate Finance Architecture: Pathway To 2050 Net-zero Carbon Emissions By Olasunkanmi Habeeb Okunola

Elwin Mandowa,
There is no doubt that climate change effects are global in scope, unprecedented in scale and pose a serious threat to the existence of the human race. The climate change impacts have resulted in a series of ocean surges, heat waves, floods, windstorms, desertification, drought, irregular pattern of rainfall, and especially loss of lands and homes in both developed and… Read More
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Nigeria @60: How We Can Lift 500 Million Nigerians Out Of Poverty By October 1, 2021 By Bayo Oluwasanmi

Elwin Mandowa,
“Wailers”, “haters” and “hailers” marked Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary. They all agreed they killed a flourishing country. Certainly, they assisted at the funeral of the withered country. The conversation of how best to transform Nigeria into a human society will keep us busy and prevent us from relapsing into idleness till the 61st independence anniversary.  History of 60 years of… Read More
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Madagascar launches Covid-19 Capsule Cure

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– – Madagascar has launched capsules from its much touted “Covid-Organics” herbal cure for the coronavirus. The capsules contain extracts of a local Malagasy plant artemisia which has proven anti-malarial properties. The tablets also have other indigenous herbs such as ravintsara with officials saying it is effective in curing and treating coronavirus infections. The previous herbal remedy called ‘COVID-Organics'(CVO) was… Read More
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Liberia’s Weah angry at ‘rude citizens’ asking him for money

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– – Liberia’s President George Weah has expressed anger at some of his citizens who continue to ask him for favours but refuse to show him respect. According to the Liberian leader, he receives on daily basis numerous text messages from many citizens especially young people. But the tone of the messages according to him is distasteful and full of… Read More
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Malian officials free hundreds of jailed jihadists

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– – Officials in Mali have freed more than 100 jihadists jailed for carrying out violent acts. The prisoners were released in the central region of Niono and in Tessalit in the north. They arrived by plane, according to officials. An unnamed lawmaker in Tessalit, told the AFP that “large numbers of jihadist prisoners” arrived on Sunday. The release according… Read More
Africa Business World 

Geneva adopts ‘world’s highest minimum wage’ of $25 an hour

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Voters in Geneva, Switzerland, have agreed to introduce a minimum wage in the canton that is the equivalent of $25 an hour — believed to be the highest in the world. According to government data, 58% of voters in the canton were in favor of the initiative to set the minimum wage at 23 Swiss francs an hour, which was backed by… Read More
Africa World 

Here are the famous names hit by Covid-19

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– – From world leaders and royals to sports stars and artists, the coronavirus has hit millions around the world, including the rich and famous. Here is a roundup of high-profile figures affected by coronavirus. Donald Trump The US president tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, upending the already tense US election, but was described by his doctor as feeling… Read More
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