Top 10 largest economies in Africa 2023
According to Trading Economics, here are the top 10 largest economies in Africa in 2023.
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Leading UK Travel Magazine Nominates Sierra Leone For ‘The Most Desirable Emerging Destination’ 2023
Sierra Leone has been nominated as the “Most Desirable Emerging Destination” in 2023 by the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, one of the UK’s long-standing and largest travel magazines.
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Black woman celebrates 103rd birthday
When asked by a Local 10 News reporter what is the key to her long and healthy life, Walters said: “be good to people, always help out and give lots of love.”
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Sierra Leone Passport Ranks Second Most Powerful In West Africa
Sierra Leone’s passport has been ranked as the second most powerful passport in West Africa.
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Tanzania set to launch its first national space satellite this year
Tanzania is set to launch its first national space satellite this year. It will become the 16th African nation to send its own satellite into orbit.
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Burna Boy And Ayra Starr Make Obama’s Annual Summer Playlist
Obama revealed his summer playlist for 2023 on July 20th, and Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy’s most recent release, “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” made the cut.
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Meet Adijat Ganiyu – The Inspirational Nigerian Female Mechanic Challenging Gender Norms in the Automotive Industry
In a world where stereotypes and gender norms often limit opportunities for women, Adijat Ganiyu, a 25-year-old mechanical engineer from Ibadan, stands as an inspiration. Embracing a vocation traditionally dominated by men, Adijat’s determination and passion for her craft have paved the way for her success in the automotive industry.
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Forbes: The Leone Among The Top Ten Weakest Currencies In The World
Sierra Leonean Leone is among the top ten weakest currencies in the world, according to Forbes. With a high inflation
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32-year-old Salima Bah becomes the youngest cabinet minister in Sierra Leone’s history
Salima Monorma Bah, 32, has made history in Sierra Leone, becoming the country’s youngest cabinet minister ever.
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Ghana approves cannabis cultivation for industrial and medical purposes
Ghana’s parliament has approved cannabis cultivation for industrial and medical use. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling, leading to
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We Can’t Combat Insecurity Without Tackling Poverty – Peter Obi
Rwanda has started the construction of a USD$32 million liquefied petroleum gas storage facility in the capital city of Kigali to ensure the stable supply of gas for its growing population as part of efforts to cut down the use of wood for cooking, an official said Saturday.
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Zimbabwe commissions Chinese-funded airport terminal extension
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday commissioned the new Chinese-funded expanded terminal at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in the
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Zanzibar Bans Men From Plaiting Their Hair “To Protect The Country’s Culture and Tradition”
The government of Zanzibar has banned the braiding of hair by men, with a 1 million Tanzanian shilling fine, six-month imprisonment or both for anyone who contravenes the directive.
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Huawei Launches Innovation Center in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday welcomed the opening of a new Huawei Innovation Center in Johannesburg, praising the Chinese company for its “confidence in the South African economy and its potential.”
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Egypt, Ethiopia hope to reach agreement after long dispute over the Nile
After years of failed talks, Ethiopia and Egypt said they aim to finalize within four months an agreement on the
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Brilliant Sierra Leonean Bags Overall Best Graduating Student In Cyprus University
Albert D. Bangura, a young Sierra Leonean who lives and studies in Cyprus has emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student, Class of 2023 at Bahcesehir University.
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Ghana: New oil refinery in Tema to open in August
A new oil refinery facility worth US$1.98 billion is set to begin operations in Tema, Ghana by the end of August this year.
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Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of rape
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty at a retrial of raping a woman and attempting
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God will fix Nigeria – President Tinubu
In a heartfelt expression of gratitude during his visit to the Awujale of Ijebuland, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shared his unwavering optimism that divine intervention would guide his efforts to restore Nigeria.
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Top 10 African countries with the most powerful passport in 2023
Henley Passport Power score report by Henley & Partners has published a list of the top ten African countries with the most powerful passports in Africa. Nigeria missed out on the list as South Africa, Mauritius, and Seychelles all made the list.
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