Clare Akamanzi explains how Rwanda is encouraging private sector development July 10, 2019//-CLARE AKAMANZI spends her days working on innovative ways to bring more business to her country.
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Resistance and Collaboration: Asameni and the Keys to Christiansborg Castle in Accra
The 26 silver keys to Christiansborg Castle. Christiansborg Archaeological Heritage Project (CAHP) Rachel Ama Asaa Engmann, Hampshire College July 10, 2019//-“Yes, you can see the keys. But, you must make an appointment and come back another day. After all, now that we know who you are, for all we know, you may have come to […]
Recipe for African Continental Free Trade Area: New report Looks at ‘what’s next’ for the Agreement
Niamey, Niger, July 8, 2019/ — The ninth edition of the flagship Assessing Regional Integration in Africa report (ARIA IX) was launched on 6 July 2019 during the African Business Forum in Niamey, Niger.
Digital Tracking of Environmental Risks Offers Insights to Humanitarian Actors
New York, United States of America, July 9, 2019/ — By the end of this day many people will have made life-changing decisions, relying on their best guess or their instinct.
Harsh Economic Conditions: Head Potters Join ‘Kumi Yen Preko’ Demo in Ghana
Accra, Ghana, July 9, 2019//-Hundreds of head potters in Accra today joined ‘Kumi Yen Preko’ demonstration to express displeasure over harsh economic conditions in the West African country.
Addis Ababa’s Street Hustlers Helped Build the City – now They’re Being Pushed Out
Street life, Addis Ababa. milosk50 / Shutterstock. Marco Di Nunzio, University of Birmingham July 9, 2019//-The population of Africa is booming, but as long as productivity and employment remain unsteady, “global experts” and economists contend, African cities could descend into conflict and disorder.
Zimbabwe Approaches SA for More Power Supplies
Harare, July 9, 2019// – Zimbabwe, which is experiencing massive load-shedding, is making frantic efforts to secure power supplies from neighbouring countries despite it owing foreign power utilities.
The Impact of US-China Trade Tensions
July 8, 2019//-US-China trade tensions have negatively affected consumers as well as many producers in both countries. The tariffs have reduced trade between the US and China, but the bilateral trade deficit remains broadly unchanged.
Coffee Tumbles as Brazil Frost Concerns Ease; Cocoa Jumps
July 8, 2019//-Arabica-coffee futures fell to a one-week low in volatile trading on speculation that frost damage to Brazil’s crop won’t be severe.
NGOs Network in Ahafo Region Urges Parliament to Use $200M for Infrastructural Dev’t
July 8, 2019//-The Ahafo Network of NGOs has slammed Parliament over its unpopular decision to build a new chamber for its members, insisting that the proposed $200m be rather used to provide health, road, education and other social infrastructure for the newly created Ahafo region.