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The Wall Street Journal’s latest documentary “Shadow Men: Inside Russia’s Secret War Company” goes deep inside the lethal global expansion of the Russian private military company Wagner — tracing the group's evolution from a small, guns-for-hire operation into a sprawling network of businesses that has been active on four continents. Through interviews with current and former Wagner fighters, government insiders, victims of attacks and war crimes investigators, the film reveals how the group is hiding the flow of riches and resources through a complex network of front companies that ultimately connect to the Kremlin.
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President Paul Kagame shuts down another BBC journalist who accuses Rwanda of human rights abuses and jailing of political opponents. The BBC is part of the problem according to the president of Rwanda.
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Beware of the Dragon - A Debate on China and Africa
George Ayittea: The solutions to Africa's problems lie in Africa
An interesting debate on China and Africa organized by Intelligence Squared, based in the United Kingdom.Many Scholars are at persistent odds whether the relationship with Africa and China will lead to a sustainable economic development.
Regardless of the lack of concern China will continue its relentless endeavor into the continent to address its own economic growth, by extracting Africa's natural resource; and at the same token develop African infrastructure.
Stephen Chan and Deborah Brautigam argue that China are adding value to Africa development, while George Ayittea and Ana Maria Gomes are questioning their contribution.
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Beware of the Dragon - A Debate on China and Africa
Deborah Brautigam: China is successful in Africa where NGOs are not - providing infrastructure
An interesting debate on China and Africa organized by Intelligence Squared, based in the United Kingdom.Many Scholars are at persistent odds whether the relationship with Africa and China will lead to a sustainable economic development.
Regardless of the lack of concern China will continue its relentless endeavor into the continent to address its own economic growth, by extracting Africa's natural resource; and at the same token develop African infrastructure.
Stephen Chan and Deborah Brautigam argue that China are adding value to Africa development, while George Ayittea and Ana Maria Gomes are questioning their contribution.
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Beware of the Dragon - A Debate on China and Africa
Stephen Chan: China appreciates African aspirations in a way the West does not.
An interesting debate on China and Africa organized by Intelligence Squared, based in the United Kingdom.Many Scholars are at persistent odds whether the relationship with Africa and China will lead to a sustainable economic development.
Regardless of the lack of concern China will continue its relentless endeavor into the continent to address its own economic growth, by extracting Africa's natural resource; and at the same token develop African infrastructure.
Stephen Chan and Deborah Brautigam argue that China are adding value to Africa development, while George Ayittea and Ana Maria Gomes are questioning their contribution.

The United States and Britain launched military strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen on Thursday, after weeks of mounting attacks by the Iran-backed militant group in the Red Sea.

Germany is hosting an investors' conference in Berlin under the G20's Compact with Africa initiative. The gathering is part of the German government's commitment to supporting African countries in making economic gains.

Moscow’s rising ambitions on the continent are stoking tensions with the West. But the shifting politics of Russia’s Wagner Group mercenaries and fallout from the war in Ukraine could change the calculus.

Sweden won the first gold medal of the Winter Games on Saturday, but the United States and Norway also made history on a blustery and bitter cold day in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

President Trump’s comments about immigrants coming from “shithole” countries are continuing to stir up a shitstorm internationally.

The champagne flows, the bidders haggle and the unmistakable crack of the gavel sounds. The scene could easily be set at the dapper auction houses of London or New York.
Namibia President And Anti-Apartheid Activist Hage Geingob Dies. He Pushed For Africa On World Stage

Namibia’s president and founding prime minister Hage Geingob died Sunday at age 82 while receiving treatment for cancer, and the southern African nation quickly swore in his deputy to complete the term in office.
The travel guide to Africa vacation with reviews, tips and photos provided by Travel Agents, travelers and African locals.
