Africa
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Africa coffee exports jump 7.1 percent in January 2025 as Ivory Coast and Uganda lead
KAMPALA, March 10, 2025 — The latest report from the International Coffee Organisation [ICO] reveals that, in January 2025, exports of all forms of coffee from Africa increased by 7.1 percent, rising…
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Empowering Women in Healthcare: How Matron Betsy Deen is Transforming Surgery in Sierra Leone
FREETOWN, March 9, 2025 — Yesterday was International Women’s Day, and a time to celebrate the women shaping the future of healthcare across Africa. Among them is Matron Betsy Deen, a trailblazer…
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AEC endorses U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s support for African energy independence
JOHANNESBURG, March 9, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered a decisive message at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington, D.C., affirming that Africa must be free to harness its…
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Celebrating women: Message of the Catholic Church in Africa for the International Women’s Day
ACCRA, March 8, 2025 — Today, we join the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honouring the invaluable contributions of women and girls to our families, communities,…
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Ethiopian Startup WAGA Introduces Blockchain to Coffee Trade
ADDIS ABABA, February 27, 2025 –– Ethiopian startup WAGA is preparing to harness the country’s extensive agricultural potential by piloting a blockchain-powered platform for the coffee supply chain. This initiative is expected…
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Faith and Ethical Communities Unite to Champion Reparative Justice for Africans and People of African Descent
ADDIS ABABA, February 27, 2025 — In alignment with the African Union’s [AU] 2025 theme, “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” a two-day workshop will be held on…
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AfDB and Standard Bank unite to support SMMEs and boost trade
JOHANNESBURG, February 26, 2025 — The African Development Bank Group [AfDB] and Standard Bank Group [SBG] on Monday signed a landmark financial agreement to enhance funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises…
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AfDB, Interpol collaborate to combat financial crime and strengthen anti-corruption efforts in Africa
ABIDJAN, February 22, 2025 — The African Development Bank Group has taken a significant step forward in its fight against corruption and financial crime by signing a Letter of Intent with the…
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For a successful integration, Africa needs an operating system update
DAKAR, February 20, 2025 –– Ask any traveler about their experience moving across parts of Africa, and you will likely hear about familiar challenges: high costs, indirect routes, and unpredictable schedules that…
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Ministers hold strategic dialogue on visa-free movement to propel regional integration agenda for Africa’s transformation
ADDIS ABABA, February 19, 2025 — On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit, African leaders discussed obstacles to the continent’s economic integration, underscoring visa-free movement to reduce illegal migration and…
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