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Kenya signs duty-free trade deal with European Union

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Kenya has announced that it has signed a trade deal with the European Union to give it tariff-free access to the EU market. Once ratified the deal should mean that Kenyan goods would be cheaper for European consumers, which could increase exports and create more jobs in Kenya. An EU statement noted that this was a balanced agreement, as it… Read More
Africa West Africa World 

Data shows worrying trends for democracy in Africa

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“Democratic governance in Africa is facing severe headwinds, particularly at the level of supply,” Afrobarometer board chair E. Gyimah-Boadi warned on Thursday at a conference in Accra organised by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Themed “African governance futures: Strengthening democratic resilience amid disruption,” the conference brought together more than 80 governance experts from across the African continent to… Read More
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Nigeria’s President removes all service chiefs from post

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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Monday removed all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and head of Customs from their posts. He has appointed new replacements for them who are to take over immediately. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the immediate retirement of all Service Chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, Comptroller-General of Customs from… Read More
Africa World 

Is Forex Trading Good for Beginners?

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Forex trading, also known as foreign exchange trading, has gained significant popularity in recent years. Many individuals are attracted to the potential profits and opportunities offered by the Forex market. However, beginners often wonder if Forex trading is suitable for them. In this article, we will explore whether Forex trading is good for beginners. Accessibility and Low Entry Barrier One… Read More
Europe 

Europe warming twice as fast as other continents, warns WMO

Village Reporter
According to a report issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, during 2022, multiple nations in the region had their warmest year on record but the expanded use of renewable energy provides a silver lining. Extreme heat, drought and wildfire, marine heatwaves, unprecedented glacier melt – the State of the Climate in… Read More
Pacific 

Afghanistan: Taliban ‘may be responsible for gender apartheid’ says rights expert

Village Reporter
Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed similar concerns on the opening day of the Council’s summer session, adding that the de facto authorities had “dismantled the most fundamental principles of human rights, particularly for women and girls”.  In a joint report presented to the Council by the Special Rapporteur for Afghanistan and the Working Group on discrimination… Read More
Europe 

Russia declines UN request for aid access to areas flooded by Ukraine dam breach

Village Reporter
The destruction earlier this month of the Soviet-era dam and hydroelectric plant in an area reportedly under Russian control since its invasion in 2022, has caused widespread flooding across southern Ukraine, washing away homes, destroying sanitation and sewage systems and crippling water supplies. In a statement, Humanitarian Coordinator Denise Brown vowed that the UN would press on with relief efforts,… Read More
Africa Mali West Africa World 

Malians vote in referendum to pave way for elections

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Malians are voting in a referendum on Sunday to change the constitution and make way for a return to democratic rule. The country has been under the control of a ruling military junta since 2020 when a coup toppled President Keita. The junta seized power in coups in 2020 and 2021 and promised to hold the referendum as part of… Read More
Africa Business World 

BPC Joins FITSPA Uganda to Solidify Commitment to Fintech Innovation

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BPC, a global leader in payment solutions, today announced its strategic partnership with the Financial Technology Association of Uganda (FITSPA). This symbolises BPC’s commitment to fostering innovation in Uganda’s financial services sector and a willingness to contribute further to the development of the nation’s fintech ecosystem. FITSPA, Uganda’s premier fintech body, has grown to 206 members and has cultivated a… Read More
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