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Ethiopia : VR Capital’s arrival complicates Addis Ababa’s negotiations with private creditors

A newcomer has joined the ranks of the main holders of the Ethiopian Eurobond, the billion-dollar debt Ethiopia issued in […] ​A newcomer has joined the ranks of the main holders of the Ethiopian Eurobond, the billion-dollar debt Ethiopia issued in […] Read More

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Algeria/Morocco : Algiers puts pressure on General Electric over its involvement in project in Western Sahara

General Electric (GE) is playing for time. In early 2024, the Moroccan branch of its energy subsidiary, GE Vernova, set up a tripartite partnership with Morocco’s Office National de l’Electricité et de l’Eau Potable (ONEE) and Nareva, the energy subsidiary […] ​General Electric (GE) is playing for time. In early 2024, the Moroccan branch of

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Overlooked No More: Mariama Bâ, Voice of African Feminism

She became a literary star in Senegal with novels that addressed women’s issues as the country, newly free from French colonial rule, was discovering its identity. ​She became a literary star in Senegal with novels that addressed women’s issues as the country, newly free from French colonial rule, was discovering its identity. Read More

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Russian Disinformation Targets U.S.-Backed Anti-Malaria Campaign

Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust of the West. ​Scientists fighting the spread of infectious diseases on the continent have been targeted online by pro-Russian activists, part of an effort to spread fear and mistrust

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Behind Nigeria’s Fuel Tanker Explosion, a Fatal Quest for Cheap Gasoline

More than 160 people died when an overturned fuel tanker in northern Nigeria exploded. Witnesses and relatives of victims said poverty had driven most to try to collect the spilled gas. ​More than 160 people died when an overturned fuel tanker in northern Nigeria exploded. Witnesses and relatives of victims said poverty had driven most

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