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Livelihood: Russian war in Ukraine is taking a toll on Africans
WestAfrica's Ivory Coast was heavily reliant on these commodities and supply chain disruptions have impacted day-to-day life for Africans
US First Lady visits non-profit at work in Namibia
It is a nongovernmental organization that works to end poverty and hunger in marginalized communities in the region.
Djibouti to hold parliamentary vote snubbed by opposition
Djibouti opposition party will not partake in parliamentary elections friday, as they deem said elections a sham.
Nigerian IDP excited to vote for first time after years in camp
In Nigerian, Mallam Yusuf Takida, an Internally displaced person is excited to vote for first time this Febuary 25th, after years spent in camp.
Haiti reaches finals of FIFA’s Womens World Cup
Ranked 55th in world, Haiti defeated Chile 2-1 in an inter-continental playoff in Auckland, New Zealand
Nigerians abroad share their thoughts ahead of presidential elections
Last week a Nigerian court dismissed a lawsuit seeking to allow Nigerians to vote outside the country. The Nigerian constitution states that only registered voters "residing in Nigeria" have the right to vote
Burkina Faso holds reburial ceremony for Thomas Sankara
The bodies of former Burkina Faso President Thomas Sankara and his twelve companions, assassinated on October 15, 1987 during a coup, were Thursday reburied at the site of their murder in Ouagadougou
Nigeria longs for return to robust growth [Business Africa]
Beset by inflation, high unemployment, rising debt and falling oil production, Nigeria’s economy has featured prominently in the election campaign discourse. Growth has been underwhelming over the last decade and the country's incoming leaders must act quickly to change the course of the economy
Energy-starved S.Africa offers tax breaks to boost green power
Starting March 1, "businesses will be able to reduce their taxable income by 125 percent of the cost of an investment in renewables", said Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as he presented his annual budget to parliament
CEO of South Africa’s public electricity company Eskom ousted
CEO Andre de Ruyter, who was undermined by scandals and unable to supply the country with electricity, was ousted on Wednesday, Eskom announced.