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Fri,24May2013

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African Unity at 50: Renaissance and the rising south - Helen Clark

Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator and the former Prime Minister of New ZealandAs the African Union celebrates its 50th anniversary, UNDP's administrator and former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark argues that tackling inequalities on the continent is central to lifting human development.

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Business confidence hits a low point in Ghana

Ghanaian currency, the Cedi/File Photo©ReutersGrowth in economic activity in Ghana has weakened, Governor of the central bank, announcing this on Wednesday, said business and consumer sentiments on growth prospects have also softened amid heightened inflation expectations.

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Nigeria: War, Amnesty and Oxymoron

Boko Haram has killed more than 1,600 people since 2010Nigeria's Federal Government has agreed to release, rehabilitate and grant amnesty to arrested terrorists and secessionist in its custody.

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African Unity at 50: Now seek the economic kingdom

Photo©ReutersReformists took two years to persuade governments to give up some sovereignty and join a union that would promote accountability and economic development.

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Ghana: IAEA members meet on nuclear e-learning

Photo©ReutersAfrican nuclear experts and policy makers are meeting in Ghana to push for the introduction of e-learning platforms for nuclear education and training.



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African Unity at 50: Integration is the only way - Samia Nkrumah

Samia Nkrumah - Chair of the Convention People’s Party, Ghana/Photo©ALFREDO CALIZ/PANOS-REABy rejecting continental unity Africa is depriving itself of wealth and autonomy, says Nkrumah's daughter.

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