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African Development Bank invests billions in climate change adaptation

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

The African Development Bank is investing billions in Africa's economies to help the continent grow and adapt to climate change. Focus reports from the AFDB's annual meeting in Accra, Ghana.

31/05/2022

Since 2018, several African countries have launched initiatives to create government-controlled cryptocurrencies

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How fintech and crypto are boosting Africa’s burgeoning tech scene

“Africa is a mobile-first continent so you can really see where Africa should be really positioning itself,” Smart Africa’s CEO told Euronews Next.

15/05/2022

Climate activists protest demanding a renewable energy future for Africa during the Africa Energy Week 2021

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Euroviews. View: Why Europe cannot decarbonise without African hydrogen

The CEO of Hydrogen Europe hits back at criticism that investing in green hydrogen production in Africa is a form of colonialism and explains why Europe cannot decarbonise without African support.

29/04/2022

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Will a digital nomad visa boost tourism in South Africa?

The country is set to introduce a digital nomad visa, but is it prepared for an influx of tourists?

14/04/2022

"A land of opportunity": The DRC promotes its huge potential at Expo 2020 Dubai

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"A land of opportunity": The DRC promotes its potential in Dubai

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MINISTÈRE DE LA COMMUNICATION ET MÉDIAS DE LA RDC

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is known for its mining and agriculture industries but it’s also steeped in rich culture and heritage. Focus visits the DRC's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.

28/03/2022

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Euronews Debates | The South Africa perspective: Can the EU & Africa reboot their relationship?

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRAND SOUTH AFRICA

A panel of experts discusses the key challenges facing the EU-Africa partnership today, including energy, security, education and the economy.

04/02/2022

Economic Freedom Fighters protest outside the US consulate in Johannesburg in South Africa in support of Black Lives Matter

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Euroviews. Africa is enslaved in debt. Black lives should all matter, whether in Minneapolis or Mombasa ǀ View

Black Lives Matter protests have spread throughout the world, but in Africa, the demonstrations are a reminder the struggle for racial equality has by no means ended for most Africans.

08/06/2020

'Africans wouldn't risk trip to Europe if they had economic opportunities at home,' says CEO

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'Africans wouldn't risk trip to EU if they had opportunities at home'

"It’s not about giving handouts, it’s about giving a hand up," said the CEO of a philanthropic organisation in Africa.

22/01/2020

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, Mozambique's President Armando Guebuza, Swaziland's King Mswati III and Congo's President Joseph Kabila

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Euroviews. Africa is embracing leadership to meet the local and global challenges of the 21st Century ǀ View

By 2025, half of Africa's population will be under 25. A demographic and technological explosion has to be met by constantly high rates of economic growth, better governance, more accountability and responsiveness - and Africa is delivering.

08/11/2019

African entrepreneurs encouraged to unlock their continent’s potential

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African entrepreneurs encouraged to unlock their continent’s potential

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The recent Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum in Abuja, Nigeria brought together thousands of would-be entrepreneurs and potential investors.

07/08/2019

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Euroviews. Zimbabwe’s post-Mugabe reforms need the support of the West ǀ View

No one should underestimate the scale of the mountain facing Zimbabwe after 37 years under Mugabe. The presidential election in 2018 was a turning point, with voters having a real choice for the first time in decades.

02/08/2019

Ivory Coast and Ghana suspend sales of cocoa

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Ivory Coast and Ghana suspend sales of cocoa

The two African governments hope to address the imbalance between farmers' income and money made by large commodity merchants. Producers and traders agreed on this course of action as the majority of money does not reach the farmers who live in poverty.

14/06/2019

Design of single African Union passport for all to be unveiled this year

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Design of single African Union passport for all to be unveiled

Africa inches closer to getting a passport for all this year.

11/01/2019

Prince Harry speaks to youths during a visit to BongoHive in Lusaka

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Euroviews. The Commonwealth is key to Britain’s post-Brexit success | View

It is [...] no coincidence that H.R.H. Prince Harry visited Zambia this week. A vibrant, democratically-stable, environmentally-aware nation, and one of the main success stories of post-colonialism.

29/11/2018

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Which are the most competitive countries in the world?

Six Europeans countries figure in the top 10 most competitive nations globally, according to the World Economic Forum.

17/10/2018

Theresa May pledges to overtake USA as leading G7 Africa investor

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Theresa May pledges to overtake USA as leading G7 Africa investor

British Prime Minister Theresa May has set out plans for an extra 4 billion Euros in investments in Africa - as she seeks to overtake the US as the biggest G7 investor in the continent.

29/08/2018

Nanawax: The success story of an African print lover [Inspire Africa]

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Nanawax: The success story of an African print lover [Inspire Africa]

Hannane Ferdjani meets with Maureen Ayite - AKA Nanawax - a passionate businesswoman whose ready-to-wear brand has taken the African fashion scene by storm.

27/08/2018

Inspire Africa: Solutions borne out of hardship and challenges

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Inspire Africa: Solutions borne out of hardship and challenges

Inspire Africa brings you stories from Uganda and Morocco, where challenges and solutions have been transformed into enterprises, new modes of employment and innovations.

09/06/2018

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China tops list of lenders to Kenya

In total, foreign countries advanced a total of over $7.4 billion to the government during the period under review.

18/02/2018

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