Group calls for the accelerated implementation of the African High-Speed Rail project

Group calls for the accelerated implementation of the African High-Speed Rail project

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The participants at the webinar on the African High-Speed Railway Project which was held on July 29, called on African Union and leaders of the continent to fast track implementation of the high-speed rail to support the implementation of the continental free trade area.Moderated by Mr. Olawale Rasheed of the…

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Breastfeeding still best for mothers, babies during the COVID-19 pandemic – UNICEF
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UNICEF says that the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for stronger measures to support exclusive breastfeeding, as Nigeria joins the world to celebrate this year's…

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Breastfeeding still best for mothers, babies during the COVID-19 pandemic – UNICEF
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UNICEF says that the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for stronger measures to support exclusive breastfeeding, as Nigeria joins the world to celebrate this year's…
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Africa: The latest onslaught from Russia’s military diplomacy
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Is Africa''s growing importance guaranteeing the continent a role as the next frontier for Russia's new military adventurism to compete Moscow's traditional rivals China and…

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Africa: The latest onslaught from Russia’s military diplomacy
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Is Africa''s growing importance guaranteeing the continent a role as the next frontier for Russia's new military adventurism to compete Moscow's traditional rivals China and…
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Ivorian leader in mild cabinet, gov’t reshuffle
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Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara on Monday, made a mild reshuffling of his cabinet and government led by Hamed Bakayoko, who was named Prime Minister…

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Ivorian leader in mild cabinet, gov’t reshuffle
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Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara on Monday, made a mild reshuffling of his cabinet and government led by Hamed Bakayoko, who was named Prime Minister…
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Senegal: VAT exemption for energy production equipment
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The government of Senegal has, through an inter-ministerial decree, exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT), a list of 22 materials used in the production of…

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Senegal: VAT exemption for energy production equipment
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The government of Senegal has, through an inter-ministerial decree, exempted from Value Added Tax (VAT), a list of 22 materials used in the production of…

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