Africa: World Bank Group Statement On Debt Restructuring Agreement for Ghana

[ad_1] Washington — The World Bank Group today released the following statement: The World Bank Group welcomes the agreement in principle on the key parameters of the proposed debt restructuring for Ghana reached by the Official Creditors' Committee under the G20 Common Framework. This agreement, which is consistent with the Joint WB-IMF Debt Sustainability Framework, represents a critical milestone toward restoring debt sustainability in this country. "This agreement will help unlock financial support by international financial institutions, including a US$300 […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Equatorial Guinea/Guinea Bissau: Esue-Inspired Equatorial Guinea Slay African Wild Dogs

[ad_1] Equatorial Guinea beat Guinea-Bissau 4-2 in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group A match at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on Thursday afternoon. The win elevated the National Thunder to the top of the group standings, and they will now wrap up their Group A campaign with an encounter against the tournament hosts, Ivory Coast on 22 January. Guinea-Bissau, on the other hand, remained at the bottom of the group standings after recording their second successive defeat […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Nigeria/Congo-Kinshasa: Grant Already Planning Tanzania Response After DR Congo Draw

[ad_1] Zambia coach Avram Grant insisted his focus has swiftly turned to responding against Tanzania after Sunday's 1-1 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations draw with DR Congo. The Chipolopolo surrendered the lead in Douala as DR Congo's Yoane Wissa cancelled out Kings Kangwa's opener. But Grant is wasting no time dwelling on the result and is already plotting victory in Zambia's next Group F outing. "Every game is different and the next one will be different from this one," […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Blue Sharks Take Aim At Black Mambas

[ad_1] Cape Verde are set to take on Mozambique in their next Group B encounter in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium this afternoon. The Blue Sharks are currently flying high after causing an upset when they beat the Black Stars 2-1 in Group B and are currently leading in the standings. The Black Mambas held Afcon favourites the Pharaohs to a 2-2 draw in their tournament opener and looked strong in their […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Airline Executives Rally Support for NCAA Boss

[ad_1] Members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have expressed their support for the new leadership of the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA), led by Capt. Chris Najomo as the Acting Director General, while also seeking the support of industry stakeholders. Najomo has been actively engaging with stakeholders from various sectors of the industry, and the AON, representing indigenous airlines in Nigeria, recently met with the DG in Abuja. During these interactions, he assured stakeholders of his commitment to foster […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Africa: Revolutionist Returnees – Fulfilling Dreams, Finding Freedom

[ad_1] How the Year of Return 2019 in Ghana led to one of the largest transatlantic African-American homecomings in history The UN designated the International Decade for People of African Descent, from 2015 to 2024, to promote the recognition, justice, and development of individuals of African descent worldwide. Through various programs, events, and awareness campaigns, the Decade seeks to create a platform for dialogue, understanding, and positive change in the lives of the African diaspora. Africa Renewal will publish 'In […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Africa: Blinken Heading to Africa Next Week On Four-Nation Tour

[ad_1] State Department — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Angola next week, the State Department announced, his fourth trip to the African continent. The trip comes after 17 Cabinet-level official visits last year as a follow-up to the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington. President Joe Biden has also expressed his desire to visit Africa this year, but no definite plans have been announced. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said […]

January 19, 2024 3

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Africa: Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Molly Phee Previewing the Secretary’s Trip to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola

[ad_1] Office of the Spokesperson — MR TEK: Thank you and good morning, everyone. Welcome to today’s background call on Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s travel to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola. This call will be on the record and is embargoed until its conclusion. Joining on this – joining us this morning is Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee. She’ll provide some brief opening remarks, and then we’ll turn it over to your questions. […]

January 19, 2024 2

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Africa: Malaria-Free Cape Verde a ‘Beacon of Hope’ for Africa

[ad_1] The World Health Organization has certified Cape Verde as malaria-free, hailing the development as a significant milestone in the fight against the disease. But much remains to be done. The news that Cape Verde is malaria-free was received with great joy. Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva said the "historic moment" called for celebration -- and not just because of the positive impact on the health of the population. "In a country where tourism is a main source of […]

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