Africa
Why Africa stays poor: Adesina speaks out
"Africa must end the exports of its raw materials. The export of raw materials is the door to poverty. The export of value-added products is the highway to wealth. And Africa is tired of being poor.”
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Nigeria spared as Trump reportedly moves to shut US embassies across Africa
Trump reportedly plans to shut US embassies in Africa if re-elected — Nigeria exempted.
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Trump may shut down U.S. embassies in Africa: report
The document recommends closing 10 embassies and 17 consulates.
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Sir Trevor Phillips: British Museum should not return Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
“The case for accepting the claim for restitution of the Benin Bronzes is weak,” the report states. “The risk the bronzes might be damaged or confined to a private collection is too great to justify return.”
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Adesina urges Africa to avoid U.S. tariff war, focus on strategic trade
AfDB President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has warned African countries against engaging in a tariff war with the U.S., urging instead for stronger investment partnerships and domestic economic resilience.
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Rwanda’s image abroad: how western countries are beginning to turn their backs
...There has been a sharp turn in sentiment. For the first time, the western powers, as well as China, have begun to call out Rwanda on its behaviour.
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Niger ditches French, declares Hausa national language
Spoken by a majority of the country’s 26 million citizens—particularly in Zinder, Maradi, and Tahoua—Hausa is already Niger’s most widely used language.
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African demand for Russian education hits new high – media
Applications from African students to Russian agricultural programs have grown fivefold in five years
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10 Nigerian banks feature in Africa’s top 100, with 3 achieving high rankings.
A recent report by African Business magazine reveals that three Nigerian banks—Zenith Bank, Access Bank, and First Bank of Nigeria—have secured positions among Africa's top 15 banks based on Tier 1 capital. Zenith Bank leads with $2.54 billion,...
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Ukraine fueling instability in Africa – Mali’s Foreign Minister
Kiev is backing terrorist groups on the continent, Abdoulaye Diop has said
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