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African Union Expresses ‘Deep Regret’ about Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger wiTHDRAWAL From ECOWAS

African Union Expresses ‘Deep Regret’ about Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger wiTHDRAWAL From ECOWAS

The African Union on Tuesday said it feels ”deep regret” over the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS. The AU said its commission president, Moussa Faki Mahamat, “calls on regional leaders to intensify the dialogue between the ECOWAS leadership and the three aforementioned countries”, which on Sunday accused the West African bloc...

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It Will Take Africa 50 Years Before Things Get Better – Samklef

It Will Take Africa 50 Years Before Things Get Better – Samklef

Veteran record music producer, Samklef, has stated that it will take Africa 50 years before things get better. The award-winning hitmaker turned blogger took to his Twitter page to react to the ongoing electoral violence in Uganda which is being monitored by top Nigerian celebrities. According to the ‘Give Thanks’ crooner, the fact that old African...

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COVID-19 May Undo Decade Of Progress In Africa, IMF Warns

COVID-19 May Undo Decade Of Progress In Africa, IMF Warns

The coronavirus pandemic could set back incomes in sub-Saharan Africa by a decade as weak oil prices, a tourism standstill and business lockdowns shrink the region’s economy 3.2 percent in 2020, an IMF official said Monday. Activity is expected to recover in 2021, but countries first will have to get through a year in which...