Tag: africa

People smugglers profiting from plight of refugees

Europe’s refugee drama is a gold mine for unscrupulous people smugglers. Police…

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Torrential rains, prolonged drought – climate change causing more extreme weather

Climate change is also affecting accelerating desertification in North Africa's Sahel, as…

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Google launches low-cost smartphone in Africa

Mobile users in six African nations are being targeted by Internet giant…

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El-Nasr Company plans to strengthen Egyptian products in Africa: Industry minister

The plan will take advantage of the 23 El-Nasr Company branches in…

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Notes from America: The dark side of Western fascination with Africa

The West’s fascination with Africa as a wild jungle or uncivilised continent…

Ahmed Tharwat Ahmed Tharwat

Swiss Federal Councilor to attend Suez Canal opening

Economics minister and vice-president of the Federal Council will also be holding…

Menna Samir Menna Samir

Barclays says its activities in Africa strengthened

Bank gained half a million new customers in retail banking

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Sieren’s China: Asia leads United States in Africa race

Barack Obama cannot do much more in Africa. DW's Frank Sieren thinks…

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Obama to close four-day visit with address African Union

During the final day of his visit to Africa, US President Barack…

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