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Africa Sports World 

From Progressive Jackpots to Slot Machines: Tips and Strategies for Players

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
Progressive Jackpots are highly attractive in slot machines due to the potential to win a large sum of money. However, winning a progressive jackpot is not easy and requires a combination of luck and strategy. Here are some tips and strategies to increase your chances of winning progressive jackpots: Choose the right machine: Progressive jackpots are offered by a network… Read More
Africa Business Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria: Court halts deadline to swap banknotes amid chaotic scenes

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Nigeria’s Supreme Court has halted the government’s plan to enforce a Friday deadline for citizens to swap old banknotes for new ones. The government had expected Nigerians to turn in old 1,000, 500 and 200 naira banknotes in exchange for newly designed notes by Friday. The central bank wanted the initiative to curb cash in circulation and control double-digit inflation.… Read More
Africa Investments 

Ireland and Austria join Africa Climate Change Fund as donors with an initial €3 million contribution

Elwin Mandowa,
Ireland and Austria have joined the African Development Bank’s Africa Climate Change Fund (ACCF) with contributions of €2 million and €1 million, respectively, to support the Fund’s work. The ACCF is a multi-donor trust fund that backs the African Development Bank Group’s target of tripling its climate financing and advancing Africa’s climate resilience. Harald Waiglein, Director General at Austria’s Federal… Read More
Africa Malawi Southern Africa World 

Malawi court orders reinstatement of anti-corruption chief

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The Malawi cover has been ordered to lift the suspension of the head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Martha Chizuma. The decision of the court will pave way for Martha Chizuma to return to work. Last week, the Secretary to the president and the cabinet, Colleen Zamba announced her suspension. It was linked to a lawsuit against her following a… Read More
Africa Investments 

Regional Seminar on the African Development Bank’s Africa Information Highway (AIH) Initiative

Elwin Mandowa,
What:    Regional Seminar on the African Development Bank’s Africa Information Highway (AIH) Initiative Who:     The African Development Bank When:   6-10 February 2023 Where:  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The African Development Bank in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the International Monetary Fund, is organizing a seminar for regional member countries on its Africa Information Highway initiative. Established… Read More
Africa Featured World 

Major earthquake hits Turkey, Syria; hundreds dead, many trapped

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More than 1,300 people were killed and thousands injured on Monday when an earthquake struck central Turkey and northwest Syria, collapsing apartment blocks and heaping more destruction on Syrian cities already devastated by years of war. The magnitude 7.8 quake, which hit in the early darkness of a winter morning, was the worst to hit Turkey this century. It was… Read More
Africa Mali Russia West Africa World 

Mali’s military government expels UN human rights chief

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Mali has expelled the head of the UN peace-keeping mission’s human rights division from the country. The country’s military government has given him 48 hours to leave the country. In a statement read out on national television, a government spokesman said Guillaume Ngefa-Atondoko Andali had committed “subversive actions” This relates to his selection of witnesses to testify at UN Security… Read More
Africa Ghana Sports West Africa World 

Ghanaian footballer trapped under rubble after Turkey earthquake 

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Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu is amongst those trapped under rubble in Turkey after a huge earthquake, according to media reports. Reports say a search and rescue operation is underway after Atsu, who formerly played for Chelsea and Newcastle United, was caught up in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake. The 65-cap Ghana international joined Super Lig club Hataysport last summer. Several members… Read More
Africa Ghana Human Rights West Africa World 

UN tells Ghana to fix ‘inhumane’ treatment of mental health patients

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United Nations member countries have urged Ghana’s government to fix the inhumane treatment of people with mental health conditions in the country. These recommendations were made on January 24, 2023, at the Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review of Ghana. The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process was established in 2006, to assess the human rights records of each UN member state every… Read More
Africa Business China Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana seeks China’s support to restructure its debt

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Ghana is seeking China to join its ongoing external debt restructuring efforts as it pushes for an IMF bailout this year. China is leading creditor to Ghana and other African countries. For Ghana to secure an IMF deal this year, it would have to restructure its debt levels. Ghana’s debt levels are unsustainable and has to be brought to a… Read More
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