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Colombian Nun Abducted In 2017 Freed In Mali

  • October 11, 2021

A Franciscan nun from Colombia kidnapped by jihadis in Mali in 2017 was freed Saturday, a statement from Mali’s presidential office said. The statement on the presidential Twitter account paid tribute to the courage of Sister Gloria Cecilia Narvaez, who was held for four years and eight months. In the official statement, Malian strongman Colonel […]

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New Africa France Summit: “Ghana Beyond Aid” A Beacon For Africa’s move From Aid To Trade – French Ambassador To Ghana

  • October 10, 2021

President Akufo-Addo’s “Ghana Beyond Aid” strategy received massive praises from civil society and some African entrepreneurs during the New Africa France Summit at Montpellier, France.  Interactions among civil society, entrepreneurs from Africa as well as French President, Emmanuel Macron, echoed President Akufo-Addo’s resolve for world powers to move away from aid to trade, so as […]

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Nations Agree to 15% Minimum Corporate Tax Rate

  • October 9, 2021

Most of the world’s nations have signed up to a historic deal to ensure big companies pay a fairer share of tax. Some 136 countries agreed to enforce a corporate tax rate of at least 15%, as well a fairer system of taxing profits where they are earned. It follows concern that multinational companies are […]

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Macron Faces Anger Of Young Africans At Meeting

  • October 8, 2021

French President Emmanuel Macron faced the frustration of young people from across Africa on Friday over a range of issues, including migration and the vestiges of colonialism, at a summit aiming to turn the page with the continent. Billed as a chance to prove France’s commitment in particular to young Africans, the Africa-France summit gathering […]

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Burkinabe Ex-Leader Compaore To Snub Sankara Assassination Trial

  • October 8, 2021

Former Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaore is the main defendant in the trial on the 1987 murder of his predecessor. Burkina Faso’s former President Blaise Compaore, the main defendant in a long-awaited trial on the 1987 assassination of his predecessor Thomas Sankara, will boycott the upcoming proceedings, according to his lawyers. In the trial opening […]