Egypt Inks Agreement with Russia’s New Development Bank
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Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al Mashat, held a meeting with the New Development Bank’s Vice President Vladimir Kazbekov and his...
USD 222 million fine slapped on SAP for bribing government officials from several African...
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The United States recently slapped a USD 222 million fine on the German software company SAP on the grounds of bribery. The...
Egypt Signs Pact with Switzerland for Improving Urban Utilities
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The grants are part of a broader joint development cooperation program between Egypt and Switzerland, spanning from 2021 to 2024. This...
Israel signs visa-free accord with Seychelles
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The Seychelles and Israeli governments signed an agreement allowing citizens from both nations to travel freely without the need for a visa.
The Seychelles and Israeli governments...
Blackrock acquires Nigeria’s GIP for USD12.5bn
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BlackRock, one the biggest asset management companies in the world stated that it is buying Global Infrastructure Partners, a company founded by...
IMF Predicts Resilient Global Economy: Africa to be Second Fastest Growing Economy
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts a soft-landing scenario in 2024 for the global economy while warning that leaders should be preparing...
IMF Disburses Another Tranche of Loan to Mozambique
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The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded the third review of Mozambique's three-year loan program. This enables the...
Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy Comes Under Scrutiny
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Kenya's recent decision to offer visa-free entry to all foreigners has stirred controversy. Critics of this policy term it as hectic and...
Boeing 737 Max Planes Grounded: Alaska Airlines and United Flights Disrupted
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This forced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue an emergency order mandating immediate inspections for some Max 9 planes. This will...
Kenya-led Multinational Mission in Haiti Can Do Little to Ensure Law and Order: Report
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Corruption, links between the police, politicians, and gangs, overcrowded prisons, outnumbered police officers, and difficulties in protecting civilians in urban warfare are...
