Africa
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Commercial bank of Ethiopia woos diaspora with mortgage loans
Addis Ababa, October 6, 2018,(AltAfrica) – The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, CBE, has announced plans to woo nationals in the diaspora with mortgage loans. The ... -
A dream Master’s Degree for a 73-year-old Zambian grandmother of 10
London, October 6, 2018 (AltAfrica)-A 73 year-old Zambian woman has graduated with flying colours with a Master of Business Administration in leadership and wealth ... -
African First Ladies in the eyes of foreign Media
US First Lady Melania Trump made the first official visit to Africa under her husband’s presidency this week to promote child welfare and conservation. ... -
South Africa: New species of dinosaur discovered
Johannesburg,October 6, 2018,(AltAfrica) – A well-kept discovery in this collection room in South Africa. These are the bones of a new species of giant ... -
US First Lady Visits Kenyan Orphans and Elephants
Nairobi, October 6, 2018,(AltAfrica) – U.S. first lady Melania Trump Friday visited two Kenyan orphanages — for children, one for elephants — as she neared ... -
The Man Who Mends Women: The remarkable story of Dr Denis Mukwege, first Congolese to win Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel peace prize joint winner Denis Mukwege on finding hope in the horror of war – archive video London, October 6, 2018 (AltAfrica)-Renowned Congolese ... -
African countries showcase progress in statistical development
Addis Ababa, October 4, 2018 (AltAfrica)– The 13th session of the African Symposium on Statistical Development (ASSD) kicked off on Monday in Addis Ababa ... -
Zimbabwe vaccinates 1.4 million to combat worst cholera outbreak in a decade
Harare, October 4, 2018,(AltAfrica) – Zimbabwe has started vaccinating people living in urban areas to contain the worst cholera outbreak to hit the country in ... -
South Africa: President Ramaphosa announces plan to reduce sky-high unemployment
Johannesburg,October 4, 2018,(AltAfrica) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a package of reforms on Thursday which he said would create 275,000 more jobs ... -
Africa’s annual loss to illicit financial flows rises to $80bn -Thabo Mbeki
London, October 4, 2018 (AltAfrica)-Africa’s annual loss through illicit financial flows (IFFs) has increased from $50 billion in 2015 to over $80 billion, former ...
