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South Africa increases petrol prices – minister
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe said on Friday in a statement the price of…
African Union urges trial for killers of Sudan students
The African Union called on Wednesday for a speedy trial for those responsible for the killing of school children…
Main city in eastern Congo detects second Ebola case
A second case of Ebola was detected in the eastern Congolese city of Goma on Tuesday, a local health official said.
South Africa’s Q2 unemployment rate climbs to 29%
South Africa’s second quarter unemployment rate climbed to 29.0 percent, its highest level in more than a decade,…
Nigeria to sign Africa free trade agreement at AU summit – presidency
Nigeria will sign an Africa free trade agreement at the coming African Union summit, which will take place in…
Empower women, allow Africa to fly with both wings: SDG 5 ambassador
Releasing the power of women in Africa is a necessity so the continent could grow and “fly with both wings”, said…
Women economic empowerment key for Africa’s development: World Bank official
When women are economically empowered, they bring more benefits to society than the case with men, said World…
Africa women empowerment needs patience, perseverance, partnership: EFG-Hermes
Having a real women empowerment change in Africa will come with “patience, perseverance, partnership and passion,”…
Africa entrepreneurship potentials are limitless – World Bank’s IFC head
Phillip Le Houerou, chief executive of the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), says on Saturday…
Youth, women at the heart of Africa 2018 Forum in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh
Africa Forum, Egypt’s biggest international gathering, is placing this year place special focus on issues of…