Africa’s largest wind power farm is launching in Kenya in an effort to lower energy costs and dependency on fossil fuels and reach the nation’s … Kenya Unveils Continent’s Largest Clean Energy, Wind Power FarmRead more
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U.S. Knew of Civilian Casualties After Its Attacks in Somalia
On April 1, 2018, the U.S. military carried out an airstrike near El Buur, a town in central Somalia. A press release issued by U.S. … U.S. Knew of Civilian Casualties After Its Attacks in SomaliaRead more
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Tanzanian farmers are facing heavy prison sentences for seed exchange
If you buy seeds from Syngenta or Monsanto under the new legislation, they will retain the intellectual property rights. If you save seeds from your … Tanzanian farmers are facing heavy prison sentences for seed exchangeRead more
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Calvin Klein Ethiopian Workers Worst Paid in the World
Ethiopia’s clothes factory workers, producing items for top fashion brands including Guess, H&M and Calvin Klein, are the worst paid in the world, earning only … Calvin Klein Ethiopian Workers Worst Paid in the WorldRead more
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98.3% of Ghana’s Gold Remains in the Hands of Multinational Corporations
Every year, the vast majority of Ghana’s natural wealth is stolen. The country is among the largest exporters of gold in the world, yet—according to … 98.3% of Ghana’s Gold Remains in the Hands of Multinational CorporationsRead more
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Zambia awards solar capacity at record low tariff
A recently concluded competitive award of solar power capacity in Zambia has yielded a $0.04 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) tariff, which is on par with tariffs … Zambia awards solar capacity at record low tariffRead more
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Colonialism’s new clothes: The EU’s Economic Partnership Agreements with Africa
Since 2002, African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries have negotiated a reciprocal free trade agreement known as the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European … Colonialism’s new clothes: The EU’s Economic Partnership Agreements with AfricaRead more
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No Need to Whisper, AFRICOM Isn’t Listening In
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? Or to bring this thought … No Need to Whisper, AFRICOM Isn’t Listening InRead more
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Anti-Government Protesters Vow to Stay in Streets of Sudan
Sudan, where the military has overthrown Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, who has ruled Sudan for the past 30 years. Al-Bashir is reportedly now being held … Anti-Government Protesters Vow to Stay in Streets of SudanRead more