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Day: October 22, 2024

BRICS: Putin promises group will generate most of global economic growth

At the BRICS business forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that the group will drive much of the world’s economic growth in the coming years. “The work of BRICS is not directed against anyone. It is aimed only at one general task: sustainable development and the flourishing of our countries and peoples,” he said. With a GDP exceeding $60 trillion,

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African Union-United Nations Annual Conference: Guterres calls for justice for African people

At the 8th African Union-United Nations Annual Conference in Addis Ababa, António Guterres stressed the importance of cooperation between the two organizations to implement the Compact for the Future. ‘I have returned from the Future Summit with the knowledge that the conditions are now ripe for the international community to begin to deliver justice to the people of Africa,’ Mr.

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Egypt: WHO certifies historic eradication of malaria

WHO has announced the eradication of malaria in Egypt, calling the achievement “truly historic.” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hailed the country’s commitment, stressing that the victory marks the end of a millennia-old scourge. Egypt achieved this result through intensive vector control, prevention and awareness campaigns. To achieve this certification, a country must prove that it has been free of malaria transmission

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Mali: Repayment of 332 million dollars of internal debt

Mali plans to repay $332 million of its domestic debt between next week and the end of the year, Economy Minister Alousseni Sanou announced on state television. The move is aimed at easing the debt burden in a country marked by recent political upheaval, regional sanctions and a regional terrorist threat. The minister spoke of ‘growing challenges’ without specifying the

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Ivory Coast: Ajay Banga announces an additional investment of 250 million dollars for vocational training

Visiting Côte d’Ivoire on October 10, 2024, World Bank President Ajay Banga revealed that the institution is ready to mobilize at least $250 million (about 150 billion FCFA) to strengthen the government’s efforts in vocational training. This investment complements previous support, underscoring the World Bank’s continued commitment to skills development and improving employability in Côte d’Ivoire, which is essential for

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What the US Election Could Mean for Africa

US presidential elections have historically had limited impact on Africa, marked by a bipartisan political consensus in Washington. However, in the face of recent global upheavals and growing polarization in the United States, Africa is now viewing Washington in a new light. As Africans diversify their partnerships, the outcome of the upcoming elections could change the dynamics of relations between

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BRICS: Putin promises group will generate most of global economic growth

At the BRICS business forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that the group will drive much of the world’s economic growth in the coming years. “The work of BRICS is not directed against anyone. It is aimed only at one general task: sustainable development and the flourishing of our countries and peoples,” he said. With a GDP exceeding $60 trillion,

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African Union-United Nations Annual Conference: Guterres calls for justice for African people

At the 8th African Union-United Nations Annual Conference in Addis Ababa, António Guterres stressed the importance of cooperation between the two organizations to implement the Compact for the Future. ‘I have returned from the Future Summit with the knowledge that the conditions are now ripe for the international community to begin to deliver justice to the people of Africa,’ Mr.

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Egypt: WHO certifies historic eradication of malaria

WHO has announced the eradication of malaria in Egypt, calling the achievement “truly historic.” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hailed the country’s commitment, stressing that the victory marks the end of a millennia-old scourge. Egypt achieved this result through intensive vector control, prevention and awareness campaigns. To achieve this certification, a country must prove that it has been free of malaria transmission

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Mali: Repayment of 332 million dollars of internal debt

Mali plans to repay $332 million of its domestic debt between next week and the end of the year, Economy Minister Alousseni Sanou announced on state television. The move is aimed at easing the debt burden in a country marked by recent political upheaval, regional sanctions and a regional terrorist threat. The minister spoke of ‘growing challenges’ without specifying the

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