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How Africa Can Navigate Talks With Trump
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By Vera SONGWE and Witney SCHNEIDMAN During a recent interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier, asked Félix Tshisekedi The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was asked about how his administration plans to maintain ongoing relations with the United States—particularly in negotiating a crucial minerals agreement—while also strengthening ties with China.…
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Microfinance Victims Stage Protest At Maitighar (Photo Feature)
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On May 8, microfinance borrowers organized a demonstration at Maitighar to voice their discontent with the government’s inability to enforce an accord previously agreed upon. The protesters concluded their earlier demonstration last year following a deal with the authorities. Nonetheless, they restarted their movement on March 30. Related story Collaborative victims organize demonstration at…
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Why Ask ‘Why’? The Attitude Lounge With Kodwo Brumpon
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“No deity demands as much as your hunger, asking for a daily offering.” – Yoruba proverb Making meaning of life is all about probing the most mendasar mysteries in nature and in our cultures. There are a lot of things we do not understand about life and probably a great many that we will…
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Dri Sues Construction Firm For Tax Evasion: $15 Million Lawsuit Unveiled
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On May 8, Nepal’s Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) initiated legal action against a construction firm, seeking approximately Rs 1.2 billion as compensation for alleged tax fraud. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) submitted a petition valued at Rs 1.2 billion to the High Court in Patan against Dhruba Construction Pvt Ltd, a firm…
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Perseus Mining Transfers Gh₵73M Dividend To State: International Edition
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Perseus Mining (Ghana) Limited has paid a dividend of GH₵73.5million – approximately US$5million –\xa0 to government for the 2024 financial year. Perseus declared a total dividend of US$50million for the 2024 financial year. The state has a 10 percent carried interest through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. Speaking during the presentation of…
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Why Africa Should Unite Economically Against Us Tariffs, Not Retaliate Fragmentedly
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By Ephraim Ofori NUMOSUOR In an kurun marked by geopolitical maneuvers driven by economics and strategic partnerships, Africa must not stay as a collection of disconnected markets. The recently implemented tariffs imposed by the United States on numerous imports, which include goods from Africa, have prompted distinct reactions from different countries across the continent.…