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President Kagame on Rwanda's Role in the Global Economy
H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, discusses the country's position as a leading tech hub in Africa, global migration trends and more with Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja at the 2023 Qatar Economic Forum. The...
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The Myth of the Chinese Debt Trap in Africa
Over the past two decades, China has built large infrastructure projects in almost every country in Africa, making Western powers uncomfortable amid wider concerns about Beijing's investments across the continent. However, a deeper look...
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U.S. To Lift Travel Ban On 8 Southern African Countries
The U.S. will lift travel restrictions to eight southern African countries on New Year's Eve, the White House announced Friday.
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CLEAN : South Africa's Ramaphosa calls for solidarity against travel bans during visit to Nigeria
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa meets his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari during an official visit in Abuja as part of a West African tour, where he calls for solidarity against "counter-productive" travel bans (Footage by...
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President on DRCongo, Africa food aid
1. President George W. Bush at Africa summit
2. Audience clapping
3. SOUNDBITE (English) President George W. Bush:
"In the Congo, nine countries took part in a five-year war that brought death to (M) millions. Now the parties to the...
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Democratic Republic Of Congo Using Cassava Flour Amid Wheat Shortage
The Democratic Republic of Congo is among the African countries that rely on Russian and Ukrainian wheat to meet their consumption needs.
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Zimbabwe's Ncube on Currency, Cholera, Dollar, China
Sep.21 -- Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube discusses the importance of currency stability, efforts to eradicate cholera, and the economic impact of the dollar and China trade. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Developing countries need flexibility to hit net zero: Africa's Chief Negotiator
Tanguy Gahouma-Bekale, Chair of African Group of Negotiators, says top emitters should take the lead on working to curb emissions - the onus cannot be on developing countries. Speaking to Francine Lacqua from COP26 in Glasgow, he says...
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CLEAN : African International Film Festival opens in Lagos
CLEAN : African International Film Festival opens in Lagos
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Africa in Focus: Ramaphosa Cuts Short Trip as S. Africa Faces Record Blackouts
Dec.11 -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa cut short a trip abroad to deal with an escalating crisis at the state power company. Meanwhile, record commodity prices and low global interest rates have encouraged African countries to...
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RR7236B KENYA: KENYATTA PROFILE
At 82, President Jomo Kenyatta is one of Africa's
elder statesmen, respected abroad and revered at
home. When he took over the leadership of his
country, after a bloody struggle against the British,
many observers thought that Kenya...
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Germany's Roth on Migration, EU Reform, Brexit
Jun.28 -- Germany's Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Roth discusses migration, euro-zone reform and Brexit. He speaks to Bloomberg's Birgit Jennen in an exclusive interview in Berlin.
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Africa in Focus: What Central Bankers Will Discuss in the Next Two Weeks
Jan.15 -- Central bankers in sub-Saharan Africa are likely to focus more on domestic factors than global developments when they decide on interest rates in the next two weeks. Most will likely opt to pause. Meanwhile, An ambitious plan...
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IMF Chief Lagarde news conference at close of spring meeting
1. Wide of news conference
2. Mid IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde thanking colleagues
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Christine Lagarde, IMF Managing Director:
"The outlook for Africa is encouraging and there is clearly an...
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ITALY: POPE JOHN PAUL II VISIT TO NIGERIA PREVIEW (2)
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Pope John Paul II will be testing both his health and his powers to persuade when he makes a three-day visit to Nigeria beginning on Saturday.
Roman Catholic bishops in the West African country are hoping the pope will prod...
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Leaders and top envoys of Arab and African states attend second day of summit
Top envoys from more than 65 Arab and African states met for the second and final day at a summit in Kuwait on Wednesday.
The summit is calling for a greater cooperation between Arab and African countries to bring the peace and political...
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SYND 17-8-72 POSSIBLE BOYCOTT OF THE OLYMPICS BY AFRICAN NATIONS
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Rhodesians and Africans warming up on the Olympic track at Munich, as the games face a possible block boycott by the thirteen competing African nations.
1. ws ts stadium...
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UPITN 27 2 77 AFRICAN AMBASSADORS AT FOREIGN RELATIONS ASSEMBLY
The African ambassadors agree to meet on foreign relations at regular intervals.
1. SOUNDBITE (English): vs of a press conference with woman speaking
2. SOUNDBITE (English): vs of one of the ambassadors speaking to the press and...
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LIB 22/12/1973 AFRICAN INDUSTRY MINISTERS MEETING
African industry ministers meet in Cairo.
1. ws of flags outside the meeting building
2. vs of the chirman in the meeting room
3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): vs chairman speaking and delegates and press listening
4. SOUNDBITE (English): vs ECA...
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CLEAN : Israel wins Ethiopian support for AU observer role
CLEAN : Israel wins Ethiopian support for AU observer role
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CLEAN : Jerusalem Kenyan president says no room for extremism
CLEAN : Jerusalem Kenyan president says no room for extremism
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Protests against Nairobi National Park railway
Protests erupted in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday, against a proposed railway line that is expected to traverse part of Nairobi National Park. Dozens of conservationists, activists and local residents marched to the Chinese...
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CLEAN : Burning ivory waging war: world battles poaching in 2016
As 2016 draws to an end Africa's elephants and rhinos are counting the cost of a poaching crisis that has killed tens of thousands of animals
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US-Africa Summit Kicks Off
Rosa Whitaker, The Whitaker Group president and CEO, discusses the start of US-Africa Summit. She speaks with David Westin on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power."