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Africans yearn for a US champion in presidential candidate Kamala Harris The presumptive Democratic nominee has shown particular attention to the continent and the diaspora since 2020. United States election 2024 As Americans hit the polls, we look at the people and policy governing US-Africa relations.
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Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partners. power crisis. Nigeria: Tinubu’s northern support base turning against him over blackouts The North West helped Bola Tinubu become president last year. Now its populations are saying he has not returned the favour. FRANCAFRIQUE.
Mali junta detains 3 executives from gold mining firm Resolute
3 天之前 · Foreign companies, which dominate the mining sector, have recently faced tighter control by the junta. Four employees of Canadian mining company Barrick Gold in Mali were detained for several days in September before being released. Barrick Gold said it has reached an agreement with the state and paid 50 billion CFA Francs ($81 million) in October.
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Politics: Latest articles on The Africa Report.com. regional Discontent. Nigeria: Five events that could shrink Tinubu’s northern support in 2027 Perception of the president in the northern part of the country, where he previously enjoyed massive support, has taken a …
Why Trump can’t afford to ignore Africa’s 2.5bn people and their ...
3 天之前 · Beyond geopolitical competition, Africa’s growing demographic and economic significance demands serious attention from the next administration. By 2050, Africa’s population is projected to reach 2.5 billion, representing a quarter of the world’s population and adding over 790 million people to the global workforce.
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M300’s mission to electrify 300 million Africans by 2030 hits hurdles Raising $90bn for Africa’s electrification by 2030 will be difficult as public, concessional and private-sector contributions remain uneven. IMF approves $8bn funding package for poorest countries The fund is shoring up its Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust amid crushing ...
Opinion: Why Africa is far from the IMF’s biggest beneficiary
2024年10月4日 · Yet, Africa is far from being the main beneficiary of IMF loans. During the 2024 financial year, which covers the institution’s activities from 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2024, the IMF approved a total of around 53 billion SDRs (the IMF’s unit of account, one SDR being worth $1.32 on 30 April) in new loans, or around $70bn.
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In Depth. Adapt or Die Ahead of COP29, The Africa Report examines how Africa is innovating and adapting to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change. United States election 2024 As Americans hit the polls, we look at the people and policy governing US-Africa relations. Africa’s Continental Free Trade Area: from dream to reality In this ...
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Adapt or Die. Ahead of COP29, The Africa Report examines how Africa is innovating and adapting to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change. Carbon markets: How Africa can take ownership of the green transition As global companies rush to offset emissions, Africa is becoming a focal point in the carbon-credit market, but greater ...
Tense negotiations over funding expected at COP29
2024年11月4日 · At the end of the AMCEN meeting in Abidjan, African countries proposed an amount of $1.3trn per year. Meanwhile, the group of 46 LDCs – the majority of which are African – met in Malawi. “We want COP29 to make bold commitments to combat climate change,” said Evans Njewa, president of the LDCs group. “The LDCs are calling for an ...