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African leaders have agreed a deal aimed at providing greater health security for people across the continent. The initiative, led by Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), establishes a pooled procurement mechanism for vaccines and other healthcare products. “The decision means creating a robust market for manufacturers and ensuring the health security of […]
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Curated by Standard Bank’s Head of Global Markets Standard Bank recently gathered central bank governors from across the continent to discuss the key macroeconomic themes faced by African economies. The articles below, curated by Standard Bank’s Guido Haller reflect the key themes discussed by the central bankers at this pivotal convening. With sovereign debt restructuring […]
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Africa.com will be on the ground next week in Washington D.C. to cover the historic US-Africa Leaders Summit. President Biden has invited the presidents of 49 African countries + the African Union to the White House to “uplift African institutions, citizens and nations.” In addition to the Summit, the Commerce Department is hosting a high level Business […]
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African nations can vastly improve their economic potential by ensuring that children are well nourished, says Sihle Mooi, South Africa country director at ForAfrika, the continent’s largest indigenous non-governmental organisation. Good nutrition is essential for the academic performance that is required for young people to succeed in a modern knowledge economy, says Mooi, ahead of […]
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