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Baobab Africa People and Economy reports the continent majorly from a positive slant. We celebrate the continent. Not for us the negatives that undermine the African real story of challenging but inspiring growth.

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Africa’s post-pandemic recovery is likely to be prolonged and uneven, but could also be transformative

Specialist risk consultancy Control Risks and independent global advisory NKC African Economics, the Africa-focused subsidiary of Oxford Economics, have launched the fifth edition ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 16, 20200

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Central Sahel: Spike in violence leads to higher deaths, more than one million fleeing homes

Increasing violence in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger has led to a 62 percent spike in deaths and more than a million[1] people being ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 15, 20200

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Gates Foundation's report shows COVID-19 has stalled 20 years of progress, calls for global response to end pandemic

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has launched its fourth annual Goalkeepers Report, featuring new data showing how the ripple effects of COVID-19 have ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 15, 20200

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Africa still a prime investment destination despite COVID-19, participants affirm at AfDB webinar for Asians

Despite COVID-19 pandemic, Africa is still a prime investment destination, participants this week affirmed at African Development Bank (AfDB) webinar for Asian audiences. ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 15, 20200

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Senegalese President Macky Sall is right about African Debt Relief – and the G20 shouldn’t stop there

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber “Flatten the curve.” Do you remember that phrase? It was on everyone’s lips back in ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 14, 20200

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Strong land governance can help rebuild Africa, fighting the effects of COVID-19

The continued spread of COVID-19 and the scorch of climate change in Africa have caused economies to contract substantially. Lives and livelihoods are ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 14, 20200

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It’s time for the legal profession to embrace change

By NJ Ayuk, CEO, Centurion Law Group Under the best economic circumstances, paying for legal services can be difficult for small businesses and ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 11, 20200

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Over 50% of global destinations are easing travel restrictions – but caution remains

A majority of destinations around the world (53%) have now started easing travel restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 11, 20200

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Noncommunicable diseases increase risk of dying from COVID-19 in Africa

There is increasing evidence that Africans living with noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes are more likely to suffer severe cases ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 11, 20200

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AfDB partners Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa to sponsor African Green Revolution Forum

The African Development Bank (AfDB) returns as a top-tier partner of the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) – Africa’s largest agriculture conference – ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 8, 20200

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African countries engaging in ground-breaking COVID-19 vaccine initiative

While the race to find safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines continues, African countries are signing up to a ground-breaking initiative, which aims to ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 4, 20200

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Pantami, Danbata make case for indigenous digital solutions as NCC rewards winners of COVID-19 hackathon

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has advocated the need for all stakeholders to join hands with the ...

By Baobab AfricaSeptember 3, 20200

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Africa’s post-pandemic recovery is likely to be prolonged and uneven, but could also be transformative

Central Sahel: Spike in violence leads to higher deaths, more than one million fleeing homes

Gates Foundation's report shows COVID-19 has stalled 20 years of progress, calls for global response to end pandemic

Africa still a prime investment destination despite COVID-19, participants affirm at AfDB webinar for Asians

Senegalese President Macky Sall is right about African Debt Relief – and the G20 shouldn’t stop there

Strong land governance can help rebuild Africa, fighting the effects of COVID-19

It’s time for the legal profession to embrace change

Over 50% of global destinations are easing travel restrictions – but caution remains

Noncommunicable diseases increase risk of dying from COVID-19 in Africa

AfDB partners Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa to sponsor African Green Revolution Forum

African countries engaging in ground-breaking COVID-19 vaccine initiative

Pantami, Danbata make case for indigenous digital solutions as NCC rewards winners of COVID-19 hackathon

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