Author: alternativeafrica
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Gambian entrepreneur launches first ‘made in Gambia’ chocolate bar
London, Nov. 30, 2020 (AltAfrica)-What started as an idea to impress his wife has become an ambitious business venture for one Gambian entrepreneur, who wants ... -
Nigeria begins installation of solar power system to 5 million rural homes
London, Nov. 30, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Nigerian government will this week commence the installation of five million solar home systems in under-served and off-grid communities in ... -
UAE writes off $2b debt owned by citizens to mark National Day celebration
London, Nov. 29, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The Abu Dhabi government in United Arab Emirates, UAE is granting $2 billion debt relief in homes, land parcels and ... -
Solar power: Ijebu community, Nigeria gets first electricity after 200 years
London, Nov. 29, 2020 (AltAfrica)- After about 200 years in existence, residents of Olooji, a community in Ijebu East, Ogun State, South West Nigeria ... -
Former Rwandan Prime Minister jailed 3 years over dull cheques
London, Nov. 29, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Former Rwandan Prime Minister, Pierre Damien Habumuremyi, is set to serve a three-year jail term and pay a fine of ... -
Southern African leaders agree to regional troops against terror group in Mozambique
London, Nov. 29, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The Southern African countries under the aegis of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have agreed to adopt regional response ... -
UK appoints covid vaccines minister in preparations for massive vaccination
London, Nov. 28, 2020 (AltAfrica)-The British government on saturday appointed a vaccines minister for the deployment of the Covid vaccine as it prepares to ... -
UK to rollout first batch of coronavirus vaccine in ten days
London, Nov. 28, 2020 (AltAfrica) coronavirus vaccine rollout across UK could begin in just 10 days’ time, it is reported. Hospitals could receive the first ... -
Nigeria, Libya, Somalia lead as terrorism cost Africa $13 billion in 2019-Report
London, Nov. 28, 2020 (AltAfrica)-Africa’s share of the global economic impact of terrorism increased astronomically from 3.1% in 2007 to 49.2% in 2019. Nigeria, ...
