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Fears of Ebola spread in East Africa will grow

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EAST AFRICA

On July 2, health officials also confirmed a new case in Ariwara, Ituri Province, a major cross-border trading centre some 35 kilometres from Arua, Uganda, and 70 kilometres from…

Zimbabwe economic pressures will linger

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ZIMBABWE

Since its introduction in February, the local real-time gross settlement (RTGS) dollar, a de facto new local currency, has lost over 60% of its value relative to the US dollar on…

Nigerian cryptocurrency curbs will not stem their use

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NIGERIA

The CBN has previously warned banks against cryptocurrency transactions, arguing cryptocurrencies are not legal tender in Nigeria and create risks due to their volatility and…

Market stronger than price lift for West African cocoa

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WEST AFRICA

The 2020 introduction of the Living Income Differential (LID) -- a USD400 per tonne premium on all cocoa sales from Ghana and Ivory Coast -- aimed at improving the circumstances…

Nigeria currency move will not save embattled economy

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NIGERIA

Nevertheless, it represents a 43% depreciation since June 20, when the CBN abandoned its pegged rate of 197 naira to the dollar. The decision follows the first GDP contraction in…

Kenya budget strains escalate debt distress risks

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KENYA

Kenya's economic outlook.

Politics and medical realities may collide in Tanzania

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TANZANIA

Tanzania's COVID-19 policy response.

Efforts agains wildlife trade expose rifts in Africa

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AFRICA

It is one of several strategies states are pursuing to curb the multi-billion-dollar illicit wildlife trade, which threatens regional biodiversity, undermines livelihoods and…

Pandemic will not stop international climate action

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INTERNATIONAL

This has deprived social movements of opportunities to mobilise public opinion. However, a recent surge of major economies and businesses setting long-term ‘net zero’ emission…

Tanzania’s money-laundering laws may be open to abuse

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TANZANIA

Critics say the charges against Kabendera are spurious, and some warn that in this case and others, the government is using stringent anti-corruption and money-laundering laws to…