Category: African Business
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🇫🇷 Mont Saint-Michel, Bretagne, France
A small rocky island converted into an island fortress on the northwest coast of France. #historical_architecture
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🇱🇷 Fula Community Want National Recognition; Calls for Legislating Fula As An Official Ethnic Group in Liberia
MONROVIA – Fulanis in Liberia are seeking legislation that will make the tribe legitimately recognized as one of the official tribes in Liberia. The group said its contributions to national development and politics, including the economy as compared to other tribes, are outstanding and therefore should warrant full recognition. The Fulanis under the banner “Falanis…
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🇵🇦 Operation Just Cause, Colonial Logic: How the Panama Invasion Previewed the Weaponization of “Drug Wars” in the Global South
The 1989 US ouster of Manuel Noriega was less a noble drug bust and more a blueprint for how Washington would replace Cold War demons with new justifications for intervention, sovereignty violation, and political control. In the final days of 1989, as the Berlin Wall crumbled and the world heralded the end of the Cold…
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🇪🇹 Ethiopia to Print Its Own Currency in Push for Economic Sovereignty
Ethiopian Investment Holdings plans to begin building domestic currency printing capacity as part of a move to reduce risks associated with producing banknotes abroad, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said on Thursday. Speaking at the Finance Forward Ethiopia 2026 conference, Abiy said the state-owned asset manager would take on the role as part of a…
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🇨🇮 West Africa’s Beauty Industry Booms: CBH Expo 2026 Opens Doors for Global Brands in Abidjan
The gateway to West Africa’s beauty industry, worth hundreds of millions in imports, will swing open this April in Abidjan, offering global brands a direct line to one of the continent’s most dynamic consumer markets. From April 16 to 18, 2026, Abidjan will transform into the epicenter of West Africa’s beauty industry as it hosts…
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🇿🇲 The Zambia kwacha has surged to become the world’s best‑performing currency against the US dollar
The Zambia kwacha has surged to become the world’s best‑performing currency against the US dollar in early 2026, outpacing all other currencies tracked by Bloomberg. Kwacha’s stunning rally Over the past month, the kwacha has gained around 10–12 percent against the dollar, reaching its strongest level in more than two years. – On some trading…
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Navigating U.S. Tax Obligations After Deportation: A Guide for the Pan-African Community
For members of the global African diaspora, a deportation order from the United States can feel like a definitive severance. However, one critical legal and financial thread often remains: the obligation to file U.S. taxes. Understanding this responsibility is not about clinging to the past but about proactively managing your future, protecting your financial integrity,…
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🇬🇱 Greenlanders voice concern as US renews push to acquire Arctic island
Residents of Greenland have expressed concern over renewed U.S. interest in acquiring the island, fearing it could be viewed as a strategic asset rather than respecting its people and autonomy. Lawmakers and local business owners stress the importance of Greenlandic independence and worry about the future if sovereignty is threatened. While the Trump administration is…
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🇬🇭 Fabolous Ushers in 2026 with High-Energy Performances in Accra, Ghana
American rapper Fabolous kicked off the new year in West Africa, bringing his signature style to a series of events in Ghana’s vibrant capital, Accra. His visit underscores Ghana’s continued appeal as a premier destination for cultural exchange and major entertainment events within the African diaspora. 🎤 The Accra Appearances Fabolous headlined a major New…
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🇬🇭 Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Battle Reaches Former Finance Minister: A Test for the Rule of Law
A red notice from Interpol and an extradition request to the United States mark a dramatic turn in Ghana’s pursuit of a former finance minister accused of masterminding a multimillion-dollar scheme that allegedly defrauded the state. Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been formally charged with 78 counts of corruption. The charges stem from…