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Frédéric Bouabré: Museum of Modern Art is Finally Paying Attention to Great African Artists
A survey of the career of the Ivory Coast’s Frédéric Bruly Bouabré, one of the continent’s most celebrated artists, comes…
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Burkina Faso Ex-leader, Compaore, Sentenced over Sankara’s Murder
Thomas Sankara's murder trial began behind closed doors in October 2021, and it was heard by a military tribunal. Following…
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HRW & Amnesty International Report ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ in Ethiopia’s Tigray
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have argued in a new study that widespread violations against people in Ethiopia’s troubled…
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Thousands flee into Uganda following clashes in DR Congo
This is a summary of what was said by Joel Boutroue, UNHCR’s Representative to Uganda, to whom quoted text may…
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Jumia Stock Skyrocketed after Partnership with U.S. Shipping Giant, UPS
Jumia Technologies, a pan-African e-commerce startup, saw its stock soar on Monday after it announced a partnership with United Parcel…
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5 Inspiring Climate Action Stories From Africa
For far too long, the narrative surrounding Africa’s development has been one of stagnation. However, a number of Africans are…
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West African Farmers Produce 70% Cocoa for the global $130 Billion Chocolate Industry, yet remain Poor
World Economic Forum published an article in 2020, 'Cocoa's bittersweet supply chain in one visualization' putting the value of the…
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Africa Still Prints its Money in Europe
At least 40 African countries print their money in the UK, France and Germany — decades after independence, raising questions…
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Ghana: Government Paper Picks Newly Signed E-Levy FAQs Point by Point
The Ministry of Finance issued a paper with rules for full implementation of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy) in May…
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‘Mirror, Mirror on the Wall’ – Earl Ankrah Weighs in on the 2022 Oscar Drama
Ghanaian broadcast icon Earl Ankrah joins the league of commentaries that have stuffed the international media since the slapping of…
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