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Zimbabwe electricity price shoots up by 320%
on: by Fernil News
Zimbabwe’s power regulator has increased the average electricity price by 320%. The decision was taken to allow it to ramp up production and improve supplies amid daily power cuts. Essentially, the electricity company needs more money to pay for things like
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali
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The 2018 Nobel Peace has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Ahmed was cited for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea. Berit
US, Russia veto UN Security Council statement on Turkey’s op in Syria
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The U.N. Security Council failed to agree on a statement on Turkey’s counterterrorism operation in Syria at a closed meeting to discuss the action Thursday. The U.S. and Russia vetoed a statement by five European members — France, Germany, Belgium, Britain and Poland — condemning
Ghana-Canada trade up by 15%
on: by Radia Sambare
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Canada has recorded a significant increase in the past three years, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has revealed. This increase has also witnessed Canadian investments in Ghana exceeding US$2 billion. This was revealed by
Nigeria –Benin trade border closure – GEPA to seek presidential intervention
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority ((GEPA) will in the coming days be raising concerns over recent trade policy by Nigeria with President Akufo-Addo. Nigeria has closed down its trade borders to Benin and other neighbouring countries. The move, according to Nigerian
President Vladimir Putin Message to Participants, First Russia–Africa Economic Forum
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message to participants attending the first Russia–Africa Economic Forum, which will be held in Sochi on 23–24 October 2019 on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Summit. The events will be the largest of their
Samira Bawumia receives Top UN award
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The Second Lady of the Republic Of Ghana and a Global Ambassador for the Clean Cooking Alliance, Hajia Samira Bawumia, has been named the first of seven global honourees by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll), in partnership with Ashden. This is
Russian Export Center and Afreximbank to Co-organize Russia–Africa Economic Forum
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The Russian Export Center and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will once again join forces with the Roscongress Foundation to organize events in the Russia–Africa format. The Russia–Africa Economic Forum, which will take place in Sochi on 23–24 October 2019, will build