Category: International Business & Finance
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China: Over 4,000 Bodies Sold in Multi-Million Dollar Corpse Scheme
A massive illegal corpse trade has been uncovered in China, where over 4,000 bodies marked for cremation were secretly sold to a major biomaterial company tied to the state. The scheme, spanning a decade, involved funeral homes, doctors, and corporate shareholders. These cadavers were dissected and used to create bone-grafting materials, generating nearly $53 million…
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Ethiopia to build rail link between Awash fuel depot and Djibouti’s Horizon Terminal
This railway project aims to streamline oil loading services at the Horizon Terminal for Ethiopia, facilitate fuel transportation between the two nations, foster economic growth, and increase trade. The project is expected to be launched in the upcoming Ethiopian year of 2017 (Ethiopia will welcome 2017 on September 11). Following discussions between Ethiopian Finance Minister…
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US federal judge again dismisses Mexico’s lawsuit against most gun manufacturers
A recent ruling by a U.S. federal judge in Massachusetts has again dismissed most of the Mexican government’s $10 billion lawsuit against several major U.S. gun manufacturers. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2021, sought to hold these companies accountable for the flow of firearms into Mexico, which the Mexican government argues contributes to the violence…
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DR Congo urgently needs at least 3 million doses of mpox vaccine to stop outbreak in country, health ministry says
“We need to receive 3 million doses of vaccine against the mpox virus to vaccinate 2.5 million people in the most affected areas,” said DRC Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba during a briefing on the government’s measures to combat mpox (new name for monkeypox). “We believe this amount of vaccine is enough to stop the…
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Bon appetit: How bread is made in Ghana?
In Ghana, bread is typically made by mixing ingredients such as flour, water, yeast, sugar, salt, and sometimes milk or butter. The dough is kneaded until smooth, allowed to rise, and then shaped into loaves. These loaves are baked in either traditional clay ovens or modern bakeries. In the West African country, bread is a…
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Ethiopian prime minister inaugurates construction of Chinese-contracted economic zone
Named “Addis Tomorrow Special Economic Zone,” the new development is situated in the heart of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The inauguration ceremony took place a year after the signing of an agreement between the Addis Ababa City Administration and China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The deal involves constructing the economic zone over a…
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Cameroon aims to become leading banana and plantain producer by 2030
Cameroon is intensifying efforts to become the world’s leading producer of bananas and plantains by 2030, said Gabriel Mbairobe, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. The plan includes boosting current production levels through targeted initiatives and partnerships. Currently, Cameroon produces over 6 million tonnes of bananas and plantains annually. The government aims to increase…
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Chad inaugurates a consulate in Western Sahara
There has been no official reaction from the Algerian authorities yet. To date, about 29 nations have established consulates in the Western Saharan cities of Laayoune and Dakhla, including African countries like Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Côte d’Ivoire, Central African Republic and Burundi. Western Sahara, previously a Spanish colony, fell under the governance of Morocco and…
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The US May Break Up Google: Android & Chrome at Risk
The US Justice Department is considering breaking up Google. This comes after a significant court ruling that found Google monopolized the online search market. Central to these discussions are the possible divestments of Google’s Android operating system and Chrome web browser, which could be spun off into separate entities. The ruling also puts Google’s exclusive…
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Market Women and Drug Smuggling in Liberia: A Complex Issue
Disclaimer: While this article explores a complex issue, it’s essential to note that not all market women in Liberia are involved in drug smuggling. The majority are hardworking individuals supporting their families through legitimate means. Liberia, like many developing nations, faces a growing challenge with drug trafficking. While often overlooked, market women have become increasingly…
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