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The First Decade of The Conversation Africa: How Generosity Fueled Its Rise in New Media [Analysis]
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Starting from scratch is daunting. And exhilarating. Your heart pounds, you can taste adrenaline, the sense of urgency and anticipation makes you high. I can recall each of these sensations 10 years after the thrilling moment when The Conversation Africa went live, and our first newsletter was sent out. Thanks to some nifty software,…
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African Cargo Lines LLC: Specializing in West Africa Trade
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By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Today, driven by the Kremlin’s diplomatic efforts and backed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Department of Partnership, Russian firms are advancing numerous developmental initiatives and corporate entrepreneurship ventures across Africa. The St. Petersburg summit has laid out a detailed action plan aimed at enhancing comprehensive bilateral economic collaboration with…
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Dubai: The Key to Africa’s Global Business Expansion
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As Africa’s economic influence continues to rise, Dubai is increasingly recognised as a pivotal partner in the continent’s global trade ambitions. Dubai offers more than just a geographical link to key international markets; its dynamic ecosystem empowers African businesses to amplify their reach and impact on a global scale. Dubai’s attraction for African businesses…
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Revolutionizing Business Growth: Africa and the Diaspora Unite
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By Eric Osiakwan & Yaw Owusu “I am not African merely because I was born in Africa; rather, Africa lives within me.” These enduring words by Kwame Nkrumah, an iconic figure in Africa’s struggle for independence and Ghana’s inaugural president, encapsulate the increasing motivation among Caribbean people, African-Americans, Afro-Latinos, and others in the diaspora…
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Amos Safo’s Insight: Ibrahim Traore Emerges as “Bulletproof Voice” for Africa
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Within just over three years, the mysterious yet influential President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has withstood more than ten attempted coups as part of an urgent effort by Western nations to remove him from power. The latest attempted coup occurred on April 16, 2025. It involved insurgent factions reportedly receiving support from…
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Ethical Leadership Crisis Threatens Africa’s Development, Warns Queen Nozizwe
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By Samuel SAM Nozizwe Pearl Mulela, the Managing Director of Eswatini Bank and spouse to King Misuzulu KaZwelithini of the Zulu Nation, has cautioned that the absence of ethical leadership represents a significant risk to Africa’s progress. At the 7th Africa Leadership Lecture conducted at the University for Development Studies (UDS) in Tamale, she…
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AAAM Pushes for Unified Auto Policy in Africa
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By Ernest Bako WUBONTO, Kigali – Rwanda The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has called upon African leaders to hasten the implementation of standardized automotive policies aimed at boosting industry expansion and fostering regional collaboration. Given that approximately 41 out of the 54 African nations lack robust fuel quality standards and essential automotive…
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AfCFTA Rules Key to Boosting Africa’s Auto Industry: VWGA & AAAM
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By Ernest Bako WUBONTO, Kigali – Rwanda The Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) and the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) have together highlighted the crucial role that the ‘Rules of Origin’ (RoO) component of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) plays in fostering development within Africa’s car manufacturing sector. As per stakeholders, with…