EXPLAINER: Africa’s free trade dream
Kigali – Africans don’t do much business with each other. Only 16% of the trade in the continent is with
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Author: Ali-Guban
Senator Rand Paul: Why I’ll Fight Gina Haspel and Mike Pompeo Nominations
Since President Trump took office, our country finally seems to be heading in the right direction. In just the past
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Al Jazeera did a hard-hitting investigation into US and Israeli lobbying – so why won’t they air it?
So when am I going to be able to watch Al Jazeera’s hard-hitting investigation into Israel’s powerful lobby in the
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Jaob Zuma to be prosecuted on corruption charges
Not long ago, South Africa’s Jacob Zuma seemed untouchable, but the corruption case he escaped on the eve of the
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UAE to train Somaliland forces under military base deal – Somaliland president
ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will train Somaliland security forces as part of a deal to establish
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Ethiopia needs US, international intervention
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is wrapping up a visit to Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria to talk with
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As it picks Ethiopia’s next leader, the ruling coalition can pave the way for genuine reform or instil more discontent.
The last week has been a highly dramatic and unpredictable one for Ethiopia. On 14 February, hundreds of political prisoners,
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Djibouti government illegally seizes control of Doraleh Port from Dubai Ports World
The Government of Djibouti has illegally seized control of a terminal managed by Dubai Ports World-owned company at the Port
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Ethiopia PM Hailemariam Desalegn in surprise resignation
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegn, has resigned, the country’s state TV reported. No reason has yet been given
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I resign, but not because I agree with you, Zuma tells the ANC
Johannesburg – Former president Jacob Zuma has avoided a motion of no confidence in Parliament by resigning as head of
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