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South African miners urge quicker end to deaths probe
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South African miners urge quicker end to deaths probe

13 people were killed at Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg, in the North West, in November last year.
African leaders seek $120 billion to tackle climate change
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African leaders seek $120 billion to tackle climate change

The funding is used by governments to boost access to energy and healthcare.
Nkogho: The statistician transforming Gabon's business climate
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Nkogho: The statistician transforming Gabon's business climate

This entrepreneur is bringing dynamism to local businesses by creating a network of partner stores that cater to customer needs and teach would-be owners how to start small and think big.
Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 31.70%
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Nigeria's inflation rate rises to 31.70%

The rising costs of living have since triggered protests in several parts of the country.
South Africa, Ghana to expand ties under Africa's free trade initiative
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South Africa, Ghana to expand ties under Africa's free trade initiative

South Africa and Ghana already have a business agreement covering various areas of economic, technical, scientific, social, and cultural cooperation.
South African rand rebounds against the US Dollar
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South African rand rebounds against the US Dollar

In the final quarter of 2023, South Africa's economy grew by 0.1%, while for that year as a whole, growth came in at 0.6%, according to Statistics South Africa.
Kenya car sales plummet by 15%
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Kenya car sales plummet by 15%

Sales were impacted as businesses were hit by political protests in the second quarter, and new taxes introduced by the government.
Algeria, Mauritania launch free trade zone to boost ties
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Algeria, Mauritania launch free trade zone to boost ties

Algeria plans to open free trade zones with more African countries to boost economic cooperation.
Russia delivers 200,000 tonnes of grain to six African countries
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Russia delivers 200,000 tonnes of grain to six African countries

Russia says it is carrying out such a large-scale humanitarian action on the continent for the first time.
Nigeria, Brazil commit to strengthening economic ties
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Nigeria, Brazil commit to strengthening economic ties

Both leaders agreed their countries had missed mutually profitable business opportunities in the past but must now look ahead.
South African firm fined for failing to create 75,000 jobs
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South African firm fined for failing to create 75,000 jobs

Amahlo Consulting Services (ACS) received just over R59 million ($31 327 752) between 2016 and 2019 and only created 142 job openings.
Shell resumes oil supply to Nigerian refinery
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Shell resumes oil supply to Nigerian refinery

The West African nation has an abundance of crude oil deposits, but most of the exploration and production are carried out by western companies.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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