June 19, 2013
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African leaders call for reassessment of MDGs
September 10, 2011African leaders from fragile and conflict-affected countries are calling for a reassessment of the Millennium Development Goals and new approaches to development in Africa.
Nigeria urged to take lead in Africa's corruption fight
September 6, 2011Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has called on Nigeria to take the lead in the continent’s anti-corruption war for other African countries to follow, as her counterpart Goodluck Jonathan has vowed his administration will not shield any corrupt person from investigation or prosecution by the country's anti-graft agencies.
How Nigerians grappling with high cost of living
September 5, 2011The global economic crisis is making life difficult for people across Africa.
In Nigeria---Africa’s most populous nation---people are feeling the pinch of the economic crisis, with the situation particularly pronounced in the capital, Abuja.
Sierra Leone on verge of getting high speed internet
September 5, 2011Sierra Leone is well on the road to transforming its telecommunications infrastructure.
Rise in electricity, water tariffs annoying Ghanaians
August 31, 2011Ghanaians have been complaining about the latest increase in electricity and water tariffs by the authorities.
Ghana’s cocoa harvest exceeds 1mln tons in 2010-11
August 27, 2011Ghana’s cocoa harvest has exceeded one million metric tons for the first time, as increased fertilizer use and pest and disease control spurred output in the ongoing 2010-11 crop season.
Ivory Coast puts "marshall plan" request to ECOWAS
August 25, 2011Strife-torn Ivory Coast has put forward a “Marshall Plan” request to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the country’s reconstruction.
Ghana poised to boost diamonds production
August 25, 2011It seems Ghana is poised to boost its diamonds production, with the revamping of the country's biggest diamond mining company.
Row over Nigeria's multi-billion Sovereign Wealth Fund
August 25, 2011After Nigeria’s 36 Governors criticized the Sovereign Wealth Fund, some citizens and members of the civil society have been speaking their minds on the multi billion Naira scheme.
Guinea launches US$526m hydro electric dam project
August 24, 2011The Guinean government has signed a contract with the Chinese company, China International Water and Electric for the construction of a hydro electric dam.
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