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African Development Bank: Tolling Bells for Humanity – Perspectives by Equatorial Guinea’s Minister of Finance Cesar MBA ABOGO

Opinion contributor - May 25, 2020 0

COVID-19 is severely testing Africa's social, economic and political resilience. While it is true that our countries are taking bold actions to slow down and contain the spread of the virus, it is also undeniable that recession looms in our...

Entertainment

World-renowned Guinean singer Mory Kante who introduced African music to a world audience in the 1980s with hit song ‘Yeke Yeke’ is dead

Today News Africa - May 22, 2020 0

World-renowned Guinean singer Mory Kante helped introduce African music to a world audience in the 1980s is dead. He was 70. Born into a celebrated family of griots, Kante played guitar, the kora harp and balafon, in addition to being...

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Guinea dam displacement destroys livelihoods as 16,000 people lose land for China-Backed Souapiti project

Today News Africa - April 16, 2020 0

The Guinean government’s failure to provide adequate land, compensation, and other forms of support to those displaced for the Souapiti hydroelectric dam has devastated the livelihoods and food security of thousands of people, Human Rights Watch said in a report released...

Africa

Africa: Equatorial Guinea contributes $2 million to support China’s fight against coronavirus

Today News Africa - February 5, 2020 0

Equatorial Guinea’s Council of Ministers has agreed to support China’s fight against the coronavirus with $2 million solidarity contribution this week. Chaired by President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the Council of Ministers expressed its deepest support and solidarity to the...

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Guinean Abdoulaye Coumbassa who owned Abbi Tax sentenced to 24 months in prison in USA over tax fraud

Simon Ateba - January 30, 2020 0

Guinean Abdoulaye Coumbassa was on Thursday sentenced to 24 months in prison over tax fraud in the United States. Specifically, the former Philadelphia tax return preparer was sentenced to 24 months in prison for aiding in the preparation of...

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Exxon and Chevron selling assets in Equatorial Guinea and Nigeria as U.S. companies retreat to shale projects

Simon Ateba - January 14, 2020 1

The Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons in Equatorial Guinea, Mr. Gabriel Obiang Lima, announced on Sunday that Exxon Mobil Corp. was in talks to sell its oil assets in the central African nation. Exxon and Chevron Corp. are also selling stakes in...

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Equatorial Guinea’s Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima signs series of agreements in Abu Dhabi

Today News Africa - January 13, 2020 0

Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea, officially kicked off the country’s Year of Investment initiative during the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi. The delegation of the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons...

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Equatorial Guinea outlines Asian investment strategy

Today News Africa - January 10, 2020 0

Ahead of the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea, Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, outlined the country’s Asia-focused investment strategy following successful high-level discussions with state-owned oil and gas company...

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Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima to attend global energy forum in Abu Dhabi

Today News Africa - December 30, 2019 0

As part of Equatorial Guinea’s Year of Investment Initiative which is centered on driving investment in Equatorial Guinea and Africa’s leading oil and gas-producing economies, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima will participate in the Atlantic...

Economy

Equatorial Guinea leader asks Central Africa to follow West Africa in dumping “outdated” France-backed CFA Franc

Simon Ateba - December 30, 2019 0

The President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has called on Central African nations to follow West African nations in dumping the France-backed CFA franc The CFA franc is used in two monetary unions: eight West African states and...

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President Buhari says he appreciates Nigerians for their patience over bad economy

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja appreciated Nigerians and Organized Labour for restraint, understanding and patience as the...

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Harris: economic team to deliver immediate relief to Americans

Simon Ateba - December 1, 2020 0

U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Tuesday congratulated President-elect Joseph R. Biden "on choosing this outstanding economic team." "This is the team we need to...

Economy

In their own words: Biden’s economic team vows to rebuild America’s economy better

Simon Ateba - December 1, 2020 0

U.S. President-elect Joseph R. Biden's nominees and appointees on Tuesday vowed to rebuild the American economy. The President-elect on Monday announced key members of his...

Economy

Joe Biden: My first-rate economic team will get us through on-going crisis and help us build back better

Simon Ateba - December 1, 2020 0

U.S. President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. on Tuesday introduced his economic team to the nation, saying it will help the nation get through the...

Economy

President Buhari says he appreciates Nigerians for their patience over bad economy

Femi Adesina - December 1, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja appreciated Nigerians and Organized Labour for restraint, understanding and patience as the country tackles myriad economic challenges,...