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Africa and the IMF: An Unlikely Duo
Both African governments and the IMF must act decisively and cooperatively if the former hopes for a speedy and prosperous…
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AfCFTA: A Key to Mitigate Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic in Africa
The AfCFTA is an unmissable opportunity to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 pandemic by allowing the free movement of pharmaceuticals…
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Mastercard Set To Launch New Payment Platform for Africa
Leading global payments company Mastercard has teamed up with Network international to launch a new digital payment platform, as they…
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The Next 100 Days: Positioning Africa at the Forefront of the Biden Administration
The new U.S. administration must double down on – not shy away from – engagements with Africa’s energy opportunities by…
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AfCFTA: Future of Sports & Entertainment in an Economically United Africa
It is still too early to gauge how the AfCFTA will affect the sports and entertainment industry since the agreement…
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Lagos-Based TeamApt Plans West, North Africa Expansion
In a bid to facilitate financial inclusion in key markets across the continent, Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt has announced plans…
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It’s Time to Rethink Licensing Rounds In Africa’s Oil & Gas Producing Countries
Nigeria, too, is known for the less than speedy pace at which it sanctions exploration projects. Even before COVID-19, its…
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Covid-19: Kaspersky Sees Increase in Cybercrime across Africa
Adding further pressure to this melting pot of cybercrime and attacks in Africa is an expected rise, along with changes…
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Africa-focused Digital Bank Secures $2 million for Expansion
Umba, a digital bank for emerging markets, particularly Africa, this month secured $2 million in seed funding from investors –…
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Impact of Covid-19 on Public Finance in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities – Dr. Abebe Shimeles
The Covid-19 pandemic is one of the most devastating global health and economic crisis in modern history. The crisis has…
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