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A Loophole Brings Cystic Fibrosis Patients a ‘Miracle Drug’ in Generic Form

A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline. ​A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world

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Africa : Macron’s African cultural centre gets permanent home in French capital

A Paris-based African cultural institution created after being announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2021 will relocate to the west of the capital. ​A Paris-based African cultural institution created after being announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2021 will relocate to the west of the capital. Read More

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Ethiopia : ZayRide co-founders’ unsettling ties to army generals

One may wonder what an on-demand taxi app, a cement factory and the Ethiopian army have in common. The answer: the Shirshir Business Group. The newcomer to Addis Ababa’s business landscape has gradually established itself as a key partner of […] ​One may wonder what an on-demand taxi app, a cement factory and the Ethiopian

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West Africa : German trader SET Select Energy seeks new outlets

Based in Hamburg, Germany, the company led by York Dohna has been seeking to break into new markets for several months. Its fuel trading subsidiary, based in Switzerland, is exploring opportunities in West Africa. ​Based in Hamburg, Germany, the company led by York Dohna has been seeking to break into new markets for several months.

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