Category: International Business & Finance
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🇬🇭 Ghana’s Asante king welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa
Ghana’s Asante king has welcomed the return of 130 gold and bronze artefacts from the UK and South Africa some of which were looted during colonial times and others bought on the open market. The items included royal regalia, drums and ceremonial gold weights, dating back to the 1870s – and reveal the cultural role…
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🇬🇭 Digital Realty’s New Data Center in Ghana: A Catalyst for Digital Sovereignty and Pan-African Connectivity
A new digital infrastructure milestone is set to reshape West Africa’s technological landscape. Global colocation giant Digital Realty has announced the launch of its first data center in Accra, Ghana, marking a significant strategic expansion of its PlatformDIGITAL® across the African continent. This state-of-the-art facility, known as ACR2, promises to bolster Ghana’s digital economy, enhance…
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🌍🇷🇺 Christianity developing most dynamically in Africa, Russian Orthodox Church says
Christianity is developing most dynamically in Africa. The statement was made by Vladimir Legoyda, Chairman of the Synodal Department for Church Relations with Society and the Media of the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), during his speech at the International Co-operation Forum in Moscow on 26 October. 💬“From the point of view…
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🇷🇺🇪🇹 “Rosatom” will build a nuclear power plant in Ethiopia based on the modern and safe VVER-1200 reactor
🇷🇺🇪🇹 “Rosatom” will build a nuclear power plant in Ethiopia based on the modern and safe VVER-1200 reactor — the Russian ambassador to the country, Evgeny Terekhin. 💬 “The document, signed by the Director General of Rosatom Alexey Likhachev and his Ethiopian counterpart Ashebir Balchi, defines a clear sequence of steps: the creation of a…
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ECOWAS’ new president, Julius Maada Bio, reiterates wish for Sahel states to return to the fold
As he continues his West Africa tour, Sierre Leone’s president Julius Maada Bio, has reiterated his wish that the Alliance of Sahel States will rejoin regional body, ECOWAS. Maada Bio took the rotating presidency of the Economic Community of West African States in June and says he hopes the good relations he has with Mali,…
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🇬🇭 DTRT Apparel: Empowering Ghana’s Garment Industry with Pan-African Purpose
DTRT Apparel is quickly becoming one of the leading players in Africa’s textile and apparel sector. Based in Ghana, this homegrown company is not only making waves in global supply chains but also standing as a symbol of African resilience, innovation, and empowerment. With a workforce of nearly 2,500 people—primarily young Ghanaians—DTRT Apparel demonstrates the…
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🇨🇮 French Troop Withdrawal from Côte d’Ivoire: Local Businesses Brace for Economic Impact
The impending withdrawal of French troops from Côte d’Ivoire has sparked significant concern among local business owners, particularly those in Port-Bouët, a suburb of Abidjan. These entrepreneurs have long depended on the patronage of approximately 600 French soldiers stationed at the 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion (BIMA) camp. The departure of these troops, scheduled for the…
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Chinese Miners Released Despite Operating Illegally in the DRC, Sparking Outrage
On December 24, 2024, the Congolese government released 14 of the 17 Chinese nationals arrested the previous week for operating an illegal gold mine in Karhembo, South Kivu Province. The arrests had followed an unannounced raid by local authorities on the unlicensed mining operation. The released individuals are now en route back to China, while…