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Africa

November 1, 2023

Namibia takes $196.43 million loan from AfDB to upgrade transport infrastructure

AfDB said IT approved a $196.43 million loan for Namibia to implement the second phase of its Transport Infrastructure Improvement Project.

TANZANIA ROAD
November 1, 2023

Germany, Tanzania to address shared colonial past

Germany and Tanzania aim to strengthen their relations and address their shared colonial past.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Samia Suluhu Hassan
November 1, 2023

King Charles’ regrets for British colonial abuses in Kenya not enough: Victims

Kenyan survivors of colonial-era abuses on Wednesday criticised Britain’s King Charles over his failure to issue a full apology or propose reparations.

KING CHARLES IN KENYA
November 1, 2023

Nigerians, other Africans can’t keep wallowing in hunger; agricultural innovations needed: Jonathan

“It requires political will, investment, and a commitment to the welfare of our people. It’s about ensuring that no one goes to bed hungry..,” Mr Jonathan stressed.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan (credit: Citizen)
October 31, 2023

6.9 million people displaced in DR Congo amid escalating conflict: IOM

“For decades, the Congolese people have been living through a storm of crises.”

DR CONGO IDP CAMP
October 31, 2023

U.S. to evict Gabon, Niger, Uganda, other from trade programme

Mr Biden said he was taking the step because of “gross violations” of internationally recognised human rights by the Central African Republic and Uganda.

Joe Biden
October 30, 2023

Germany gives ECOWAS €81 million to bolster region’s development

Mr Scholz said the move came when ECOWAS tried to restore stability to West Africa following six coups since 2020.

German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz
October 28, 2023

AfDB, partners commit $1 billion to fund agro-industrial zones in 24 Nigerian states 

An initial $520 million had already been voted by the development partners for the development of eight special agro-industrial processing zones in the country.

Akinwunmi Adesina
October 28, 2023

Turkiye envoy describes Nigeria as rising power in Africa

The envoy said there were more than one hundred Turkish companies operating in Nigeria, providing jobs and contributing to the economy of Nigeria.

Hidayet Bayraktar (Credit: guardian )
October 27, 2023

AfDB announces $4.4 billion investment portfolio in Nigeria

He anticipates that it will reach 8 per cent by the end of 2023 with timely and targeted actions for some projects.

African Development Bank (AfDB) building