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ANDE supports small businesses in West Africa at Ghana conference

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– – The Aspen Institute of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) is holding its Annual West Africa Regional Conference in person Ghana. The conference taking place at the Kempinski Hotel in Gold Coast, Accra begins on July 19 and ends on July 20, 2022. For four years, the ANDE West Africa Regional Conference has been a destination event for Enterprise Support Organizations,… Read More
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Nollywood veteran actress Ada Ameh is dead

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– – Popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh is reported dead by local Nigerian media outlets. Ameh was known for her role as Emu in Africa Magic family drama and The Johnsons. She died on Sunday night. She is reported to have collapsed and eventually died in Warri, Delta State, at about 11 p.m. on Sunday at a hospital. According to… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana confirms outbreak of Marburg virus

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Ghanaian health officials have confirmed the outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the country. Samples on these two cases had been taken to the Institut Pasteur in Senegal for further tests this month. The cases were found in Ghana’s Ashanti Region with the person who had the suspected virus already reported dead. The highly infectious disease was recorded in… Read More
Africa Business World 

Infocus brings back Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage masterclass

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– – Infocus International Group is bringing back the highly recommended Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) online masterclass and it will be commencing live on the 31st October 2022 and 17th January 2023. This course is intended for those in business, commercial and strategically focused roles within the energy sector; in particular those responsible for environmental matters, business sustainability… Read More
Pacific 

Ensure peaceful and constitutional transfer of power in Sri Lanka, urges UN Resident Coordinator

Village Reporter
In a statement issued on Friday on behalf of the UN in Sri Lanka, Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer, said that it was “imperative that the transition of power is accompanied by broad and inclusive consultation within and outside Parliament.” According to news reports, Mr. Rajapaksa offered his resignation after fleeing the country and arriving in Singapore, having first flown to the Maldives on Wednesday… Read More
Africa Ivory Coast West Africa World 

Ivory Coast: President Ouattara meets ex-leaders to reconcile

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– – Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has held talks with his predecessors Laurent Gbagbo and Henri Konan Bédié in the capital city as part of efforts to reconcile the country. The three men have been long-time rivals and such rivalry often led to tensions for decades. This was the trio’s first meeting together since a bitter civil war in 2010,… Read More
Africa Egypt Mali North Africa West Africa World 

Egypt suspends activities of its contingent in Mali UN mission

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– – Egypt on Friday announced it has suspended the activities of its contingent in Mali peacekeeping mission temporarily. The United Nations was informed of this move by Egypt with officials citing increased attacks on peacekeepers who escort convoys supplying UN bases. A UN spokesperson said on Friday that the attacks have caused the death of seven Egyptian soldiers since… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Guterres condemns deadly missile attack on Vinnytsia; more than 20 killed

Village Reporter
Cruise missiles fired from a Russian submarine in the Black Sea struck civilian areas of the city, including an office block and residential buildings, according to media reports, citing Ukrainian authorities.  Dozens of civilians have been killed in Ukraine over the last 24 hours. Multiplying attacks against civilian infrastructure are leaving millions without access to basic services, including water and… Read More
Africa Business South Africa Southern Africa World 

South Africa’s recovery is on its way but downside risks remain

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– – Following a robust recovery in 2021 after the Covid-19 pandemic (+4.9 percent), the GDP of South Africa is anticipated to continue expanding over the next two years, but at a slower pace. Analysts are expecting growth to increase by 1.8 percent in 2022, and by 1.3 percent in 2023 according to the latest OECD forecasts. But the South… Read More
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