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International aid to Africa needs an overhaul. Tips on what needs to change

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Tigist Mekonnen Melesse 18 May 2021

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18 May 2021

African rainforests slow climate change despite record heat, drought

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African rainforests slow climate change despite record heat, drought

Nita Bhalla 18 May 2021

Senegal architects ditch concrete for earth in revival of old techniques

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Senegal architects ditch concrete for earth in revival of old techniques

Nellie Peyton and Christophe van der Perre 17 May 2021

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17 May 2021

#Newsmaker: Larry Madowo joins CNN as Nairobi-based correspondent

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#Newsmaker: Larry Madowo joins CNN as Nairobi-based correspondent

Evan-Lee Courie 17 May 2021

Register now: CEO Connect discussion on Competitive Collaboration in Africa - One Africa, One Voice

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Register now: CEO Connect discussion on Competitive Collaboration in Africa - One Africa, One Voice

Shift Impact Africa 17 May 2021

The African and South African films to watch at the 2021 Encounters Doccie Fest

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The African and South African films to watch at the 2021 Encounters Doccie Fest

17 May 2021

Suez Canal starts dredging work to extend double lane

Infrastructure & Utilities

Suez Canal starts dredging work to extend double lane

Aidan Lewis 17 May 2021

As climate change threatens Kenyan tea, millions of workers seen at risk

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As climate change threatens Kenyan tea, millions of workers seen at risk

Nita Bhalla 17 May 2021

Quarantine hotels: A history of controversy and occasional comfort

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Kevin James 17 May 2021

Create Mozambique celebrates 25 years of firsts

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Dentsu 17 May 2021

We have launched V5 Africa, our inspiring webinar series!

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V5 Digital 17 May 2021

Covid-19 is giving us a new appreciation for physical shops

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Cathrine Jansson-Boyd 14 May 2021

Octagon SA relaunches

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Octagon SA relaunches

14 May 2021

Ivory Coast, Ghana push cocoa industry to boost premium payments

Agro-processing

Ivory Coast, Ghana push cocoa industry to boost premium payments

Ange Aboa 14 May 2021

Solar minibuses for Africa? Data seen as key to green transport switch

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Solar minibuses for Africa? Data seen as key to green transport switch

Megan Rowling 14 May 2021

Ndagi Job Goshi, Liferay Africa

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Ndagi Job Goshi 14 May 2021

Artisanal miners work at a cobalt mine-pit in Tulwizembe, Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo, November 25, 2015. Picture taken November 25, 2015. Reuters/Kenny Katombe/File Photo

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Andy Home 14 May 2021

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Dentsu 14 May 2021

Ghana's road traffic problems have deep and spreading roots

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Ghana's road traffic problems have deep and spreading roots

Festival Godwin Boateng 14 May 2021

Zimbabwe re-introduces rhinos in Gonarezhou park after three decades

Environment & Natural Resources

Zimbabwe re-introduces rhinos in Gonarezhou park after three decades

MacDonald Dzirutwe 13 May 2021

YouTube, MTV Base and Idris Elba join forces to celebrate Africa's next global talent this Africa Day

Events

YouTube, MTV Base and Idris Elba join forces to celebrate Africa's next global talent this Africa Day

DNA Brand Architects 13 May 2021

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13 May 2021

New report unpacks pervasiveness of ageism, ableism in the workplace

Employment Equity

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13 May 2021

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Legislation & Regulation

South Sudan's chief justice is overstepping his bounds: why it matters for the rule of law

Mark Deng 13 May 2021

World Bank signs $500m infrastructure project for Congo's capital

Infrastructure & Utilities

World Bank signs $500m infrastructure project for Congo's capital

Hereward Holland and Fiston Mahamba 13 May 2021

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Travel

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13 May 2021

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