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The Berlin-based writer and winner of this year’s Ingeborg Bachmann Prize talks about the prize, German society, the Black experience in Europe and the role of writers in the struggle for a more inclusive society, among other issues.
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October, 2016
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26 October
Why Turkish Airlines focuses on Africa, by its CEO, Dr Temel Kotil
Turkish Airlines’ interest in Africa shows no sign of abating. The Star Alliance carrier, which serves 46 destinations and has grown by 32 per cent in the past two years in the continent, considers Africa a priority market, its CEO, Dr Temel Kotil, said in a recent interview with the aviation online news site anna.aero. “Anybody serving Africa has a …
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26 October
Mauritius, Rwanda, South Africa make doing business easier, says new World Bank report
WASHINGTON, 25 October 2016 – Sub-Saharan Africa economies carried out a record number of reforms in the past year to improve the business climate for local entrepreneurs, says the World Bank Group’s annual ease of doing business report. “Doing Business 2017: Equal Opportunity for All,” released today, finds that 37 of the region’s 48 economies adopted 80 reforms in the …
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26 October
France dismantles Calais migrant camp, 7000 inhabitants to be resettled
The French authorities, helped by more than 3,000 police, have begun to dismantle a massive migrant camp near the northern French port of Calais. There were some clashes on Sunday (23 October), with dozens of people throwing rocks at police officers, who replied by shooting tear gas. But on Monday morning, many of the camp’s estimated 7,000 inhabitants calmly queued …
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20 October
Abuja hosts inaugural Nigeria Mining Week
A series of events, including exhibitions, conferences and workshops, dedicated to the mining industry in Nigeria takes place in the capital city Abuja from 25-27 October. Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will deliver the welcome address at the inaugural Nigeria Mining Week. Mining is being reactivated by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to play a …
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19 October
‘Nothing for us without us’ – OvaHerero, Nama
Descendants of the victims of genocide have marched in Berlin to demand their direct involvement in reparations talks.
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18 October
Interview: “Africa is a very promising market for civil aviation,” says Chokri Wallani, Director, Tunisair Germany
Tunisair, founded as a state-owned airline in 1948, has a fleet of about 30 aircraft. Most of them are of the A320 family as well as the Boeing 737 type. Recently, the company expanded their fleet through the delivery of two new A330s which are serving routes with more than four hours flying time. Chokri Wallani (53) is the country director of Tunisair …
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17 October
Exclusive interview with President Buhari: “My wife should stay out of politics”
During his visit to Berlin last week, President Muhammadu Buhari spoke in an exclusive interview with Deutsche Welle’s Phil Gayle. The Nigerian leader talked about the Niger Delta millitants, corruption, the judiciary and the fate of the remaining Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram. He also said his wife should stay out of politics. DW: First of all, congratulations on …
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17 October
African leaders sign ‘historic’ maritime deal against piracy and smuggling
African leaders on Saturday [15 October] signed a deal to boost security off the continent’s economically crucial coasts, hoping to shore up development by tackling maritime crimes like piracy and smuggling. Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso hailed the African Union agreement as “historic”, while Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta said it showed Africa’s ability to put together a continent-wide strategy. Sassou …
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17 October
197 nations agree ‘monumental’ deal in Kigali to cut greenhouse gases
In a major international step towards battling climate change, 197 nations hammered out a legally binding deal to cut back on the greenhouse gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners. The deal – which includes the world’s two biggest economies, the United States and China – divides countries into three groups with different deadlines for reducing the use of factory-made …
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