Ahmed Emam

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AU Marks Anti-Corruption Day with Integrity Push

The African Union (AU) on Saturday marked African Anti-Corruption Day by calling for stronger collective action to promote integrity, transparency…

By Ahmed Emam 3 Min Read

Egypt, ECA Hold Workshop to Help Firms Tap AfCFTA Trade Opportunities

In collaboration with the North Africa Office of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Egypt's Foreign Affairs Ministry…

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South Africa Arrests More Than 200 in Illegal Mining Crackdown

South African security forces arrested 217 people, most of them undocumented foreign nationals, during a large-scale operation targeting illegal mining…

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ExxonMobil, Partners to Invest $1 Bn in Nigeria Offshore Oil Project

ExxonMobil and its partners will invest $1 billion in Nigeria's offshore Usan Infill Project, a move expected to increase the…

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Nigeria Investigates Fake Agency Listed for $944,000 in State Budget

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an investigation into how a fictitious government agency was included in the country's…

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South Africa, Egypt, Morocco Top Africa’s Ultra-Wealthy Hubs: Knight Frank

South Africa, Egypt and Morocco are Africa's leading hubs for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), with all three countries expected to expand…

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10th Annual Continental Forum of Election Management Bodies Concludes in Egypt

Election management bodies from across Africa concluded the 10th Annual Continental Forum of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in Sharm El-Sheikh,…

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Jul. 7 Marks World Kiswahili Language Day

The African Union (AU) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday marked World Kiswahili Language…

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IMF Scrutinizes Nigeria’s $5 Bn Financing Deal Amid Broader Debate on Sovereign Debt Structures

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has signaled it will treat the collateral backing Nigeria's $5 billion financing arrangement with First…

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Africa’s Fuel Costs Remain Elevated Despite Oil Slide

Although global oil prices have retreated from recent highs as tensions in the Middle East eased, consumers across much of…

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SPECIAL REPORT: Sudan War Fuels Illegal Gold Rush Along Egypt’s Southern Border

Egypt's southern border with Sudan is emerging as a new frontline in the battle against illegal gold mining, as the…

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South Africa Deploys 3,000 Troops as Anti-Migrant Protests Intensify

South Africa has deployed more than 3,000 soldiers nationwide to bolster security as anti-migrant protests intensify, with organizers vowing to…

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