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The US government makes its big push for investment in Africa
New Atlanticist by David A. Wemer Buoyed by bipartisan commitment and a new government agency, the United States has taken...
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AFRICA: Scatec Solar diversifies into green energy with the acquisition of SN Power
By Jean Marie Takouleu The Norwegian Independent Power Producer (IPP) Scatec Solar has announced the acquisition of SN Power,...
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Nigerian Protesters Defy Curfew After Deadly Crackdown
(Bloomberg) –Ruth Olurounbi, William Clowes and Tope Alake Hundreds of young Nigerians defied a lockdown and returned to...
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Why Nigerian protesters want Beyoncé to be more like Rihanna
Rihanna, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj are among the many celebrities who have come out to support protests...
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Kaspersky warns of top IT security threats in Africa
Despite research showing an overall decrease in certain malware families and types in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in H1...
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Juba Express and WorldRemit launch international payments to Somalia
WorldRemit has launched in Somalia and we are proud of ourselves for offering you safe, easy money transfers...
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Boris Johnson announces 5% mortgage deposits for first-time owners to create ‘generation buy’
Boris Johnson has promised to create 2 million more owner-occupiers by introducing 5 per cent mortgage deposits for...
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U.S. Explores Restrictions on Ant Group, Tencent Payment Systems
The Trump administration is exploring restrictions on billionaire Jack Ma’s Ant Group as well as Tencent Holdings Ltd....
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Stocks Drop After President Trump Calls Off Stimulus Talks
Stocks turned sharply lower on Wall Street Tuesday afternoon after President Donald Trump ordered a stop to negotiations...
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Trump Aide Stephen Miller Tests Positive for COVID-19
Stephen Miller, President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and speechwriter, tested positive for the coronavirus Tuesday. A senior administration...
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Facebook Vows to Ban Groups for ‘Representing’ QAnon
OAKLAND, CALIF. – Facebook said it will ban groups that “represent” QAnon, the baseless conspiracy theory that paints...
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Nigeria’s railway people: Life alongside a high-speed rail link
A Chinese-backed railway was supposed to reinvigorate communities along its route, but residents have mixed feelings. “From Rigasa,...
Celebrity Gossip
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘didn’t tell the Queen about their $150m Netflix deal’
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘did NOT inform the Queen about $150m Netflix deal’ before announcing it to the...
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Rihanna’s documentary will be released in summer 2021
Rihanna‘s Amazon documentary will be released ‘around’ US Independence Day which is July 4. The documentary is being directed...
Health, Fitness and Food
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump test positive for coronavirus
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19 after a top aide...
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Global partnership to make available 120 million affordable, quality COVID-19 rapid tests for low- and middle-income countries
A full access package includes WHO policy guidance on the use of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests, manufacturer volume...
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China’s BGI wins 1.5 million coronavirus test kit order from Ethiopia
Beijing Ethiopia has agreed to purchase 1.5 million coronavirus testing kits that will be manufactured at a factory in...
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Coronavirus: When will UK have a vaccine and what treatments exist?
Clea Skopeliti and Samuel Lovett The Independent As the UK faces further coronavirus restrictions amid a second wave of infections,...
Art, Cuture & Books
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Book: Africa Agribusiness & Food Quarterly: Third Quarter 2020 Kindle Edition
Book by by Jaco Maritz (Author), Jeanette Clark (Author), Nelly Murungi (Author) Format: Kindle Edition Africa’s agribusiness and food sector offers significant business opportunities...
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Emirates flight lands in Seychelles carrying first new tourist arrivals since March
(Seychelles News Agency) – One hundred and seventy passengers — both visitors and Seychellois — landed in Seychelles...
Family and relationships
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
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12 Reasons Why Black Businesses Fail Within The First 12 Months
By Luke Lawal Jr. The rate of African American businesses failing today is at an all time high....
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MTN registers 9.1% growth as several businesses move operations online
MTN Uganda has reported a 9.1% increase in after-tax profits to sh442.6b for the six months ended June...
Technology and Science
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The US government makes its big push for investment in Africa
New Atlanticist by David A. Wemer Buoyed by bipartisan commitment and a new government agency, the United States has taken...
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AFRICA: Scatec Solar diversifies into green energy with the acquisition of SN Power
By Jean Marie Takouleu The Norwegian Independent Power Producer (IPP) Scatec Solar has announced the acquisition of SN Power,...
Fashion & Beauty
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Mofari Bridal’s New Collection Is Full Of Stunningly Unconventional Wedding Dress Styles
Source: BellaNaija Style Nigerian womenswear designer Mofari just released its debut bridal collection “ROMANTICISM by MOFARI “ . According...
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The Best Dressed Black Creatives On Instagram This Week
BY NANDI HOWARD | Essence Summer is in full swing and if you’re lucky, your community has slowly started to...
Spirit & Self-Empowerment
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Here’s How to Energize Yourself Again After Feeling Locked Down
By Dr. Bruce A. Johnson A new year and a new decade began in January, and at first...
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When Things Go Wrong In Life, Don’t Follow Your Problems
By Tony Fahkry Don’t Go With The Problem Many people are experiencing difficulties in their lives than ever...
Entertainment
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘didn’t tell the Queen about their $150m Netflix deal’
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘did NOT inform the Queen about $150m Netflix deal’ before announcing it to the...
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Rihanna’s documentary will be released in summer 2021
Rihanna‘s Amazon documentary will be released ‘around’ US Independence Day which is July 4. The documentary is being directed...
