(Modern Ghana) The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Maxwell Opoku-Afari has disclosed that government adopted a “whatever it takes” stance to minimize the impact of the pandemic on Ghana's economy.
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Fighting Misinformation on COVID-19: How MFWA Did It
When COVID-19 struck, there was the need to act quickly to support public education, and counter the spread of misinformation and fake news that came with the pandemic.
Somalia: Hormuud Telecom plans full 4G coverage by 2023
(Ecofin Agency) - Mobile operator Hormuud Telecom plans to increase its 4G telecom coverage to 100% by 2023. Ahmed Mohamud Yuusuf, the company's chief executive officer, announced the program last 8 July.
Seychelles reaches staff-level deal with IMF for $107mln disbursement
(Ecofin Agency) - Seychelles has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $107 million Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The announcement was made by the institution in a July 7 statement.
Nigeria: Govt Cancels Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Railway Contract
The contract for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt to Maiduguri rail tracks has been cancelled and set to be re-awarded.
Russian firms to invest $500m in Nigeria - NIDO
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) has said nine Russian companies have declared interest to invest US$500 million in the Nigerian manufacturing sector.
Government : Djibouti Telecom's share capital opens to Public
DJIBOUTI) – The Government of the Republic of Djibouti has approved, during the Council of Ministers convened on 11 July, a draft law defining the terms and conditions for the total or partial transfers of shares in state-owned capital in public enterprises.
Federal Councillor Sommaruga’s Visit to West Africa
Focus on climate and environmental protection