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When Cyclone Idai hit Southern Africa a few weeks ago, the aftermath was devastating. It is among the most fatal cyclone to ever struck the Southern Hemisphere. The death toll is now above 700 and over 3 million people are …
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The recent collapse of residential buildings in Lagos and Ibadan, two of Nigeria’s most populous cities, is worrisome. About 20 people died with close to 45 injured in Lagos two weeks ago. In Ibadan, although no life was lost, five …
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Nigeria and Ghana are among the most culturally and economically integrated countries in West Africa. Diplomatic ties between both countries are strong, but it recently went sour with the news of inhumane treatment and deportation of 723 Nigerians living in …
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Tanzania’s billionaire-businessman Mohammed Dewji, ‘Mo’ who has been missing since October 11, 2018 when he was abducted by gunmen has been found and is safely back at home.
News of the finding of Mo, 43, whose abduction has sent shockwaves …
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At a highly stimulating event held by the African Student For Liberty (ASFL) to mark Nigeria’s independence anniversary, students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) gathered at the school’s Faculty of Arts to learn about ideas of liberty and to …
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Tanzanian police have arrested at least 30 people in Dar es Salaam for questioning in connection with the abduction of a young billionaire, Mohammed Dewji, on Thursday.
Dewji was kidnapped by an armed gang in the wee hours of October …
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Tanzanian police have thrown a security cordon around the country as the hunt for abducted young billionaire, Mohamed Dewji, got underway.
The 43-year-old Dewji, nicknamed ‘Mo’, was kidnapped by unknown people in the early hours of today after he left …
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After peacefully electing President Emmerson Mnangagwa in July, many had hoped the Zimbabwe would emerge from turmoil and return to prosperity. Instead, the country appears to be imploding since the new Finance Minister introduced a raft of measures aimed at …
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October 9 marks 55 years since Uganda’s independence in 1962. The country’s economy has seen many changes during this time, affected by periods of political instability, civil war, fluctuating global commodity prices, and various economic reform.
October 9 marks 55 …
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Kenya is among the top 10 wealthiest countries in Africa ranking at position 5 with US$104 billion.
This is according to the latest instalment of the AfrAsia Bank Africa Wealth Report.
South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria and Morocco lead the pack …
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