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Nov
06
2022
By The African Mirror
Passengers stranded as Kenya Airways’ pilots strike

Passengers stranded as Kenya Airways’ pilots strike

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KENYA Airways warned its striking pilots they could be dismissed if they do not return to work immediately as industrial action led to the cancellation of dozens of flights and left thousands of passengers stranded. The pilots at one of Africa's largest carriers downed tools from 6 a.m local time on Saturday, affecting business and leisure travellers at one of Africa's most important aviation hubs. In an internal memo to pilots seen by Reuters, the carrier said the strike was illegal and asked pilots to return to duty immediately. "This (strike) has resulted in major inconvenience to our guests and the…
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Oct
19
2022
By The African Mirror
Brain Drain: Frustrated Nigerians ‘flee’ abroad

Brain Drain: Frustrated Nigerians ‘flee’ abroad

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LIBBY GEORGE and ANGELA UKOMADU NNAMDI Nwaogu, a 44-year-old IT worker, has packed his bags. In Lagos, Nigeria's frenetic commercial capital, galloping inflation and a plunging naira have pummeled his salary. Nwaogu, like hundreds of other Nigerians, left amid a brain drain that is punishing even for a nation used to losing its young and educated. "We have serious doubts if this is the time for that hope to blossom," he said before flying to the UK last month. Nwaogu began a master's degree in England, while his wife, a doctor, will join him in January with their three children.…
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Nov
07
2022
By The African Mirror
Africa attracts $31-billion in investments

Africa attracts $31-billion in investments

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THE African Development Bank raised $31 billion in investment commitments for projects during the Africa Investment Forum, said the bank's president Akinwumi Adesina at the end of the three-day meeting. It brings the total investment for the year to about $64 billion, said Adesina. The bank secured $32.8 billion at another meeting with investors in March. Adesina gave few details about the projects but said one focus would be agricultural processing zones. Projects announced earlier in the year were from sectors including agriculture and agro-processing, education, energy and climate, healthcare, minerals and mining, and information and communications technology. Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Oct
19
2022
By The African Mirror
A new era is reshaping African air travel

A new era is reshaping African air travel

NEWS
CONRAD ONYANGO, BIRD STORY AGENCY THE launch of a portal to share route traffic data, including on underserved markets, connections and partnership opportunities, is the latest attempt by African airlines to shore up intra- Africa air travel numbers. The route intelligence portal launched this October by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) to give its 44 operator members access to Africa-specific data and analysis, is seen helping airlines develop more robust post-COVID recovery plans. The portal "will facilitate data-driven decision-making on connectivity opportunities, passenger/cargo capacity, and route profitability to effectively meet the needs of the growing African aviation market,” said AFRAA…
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Nov
05
2022
By The African Mirror
French far-right MP hit with temporary ban for ‘Go back to Africa’ shout in parliament

French far-right MP hit with temporary ban for ‘Go back to Africa’ shout in parliament

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ELIZABETH PINEAU THE French National Assembly cut the pay of a far-right lawmaker and temporarily banned him from the chamber for shouting "Go back to Africa!" as a Black legislator was speaking during a parliamentary session. The remark by Gregoire de Fournas, a lawmaker from Marine Le Pen's opposition National Rally (RN), while left-wing MP Carlos Martens Bilongo was asking a question on immigration, triggered an uproar on Thursday, bringing the day's session to a halt. France's centrist government, the left and the mainstream right said the remark was an unacceptable racist slur. The far-right denied that de Fournas had aimed his…
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Oct
19
2022
By The African Mirror
Johannesburg’s informal traders face abuse: the city’s ‘world class’ aspirations create hostility towards them

Johannesburg’s informal traders face abuse: the city’s ‘world class’ aspirations create hostility towards them

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UNEMPLOYMENT and the rising cost of living force many people to make a living in the informal economy, particularly street trading. While it is difficult to measure the size of the informal economy, some studies show that more than 60% of employed people in the world work in the informal economy. It’s over 80% in Africa, and the trend is increasing. But many governments discourage informal trading, considering it the antithesis of development. In their view, informal trading causes street congestion, contributes to crime and grime and threatens public order. Author MAMOKETE MODIBA, Researcher, Gauteng City-Region Observatory This is often…
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Oct
19
2022
By The African Mirror
Ethiopia says army has captured three towns from Tigray forces

Ethiopia says army has captured three towns from Tigray forces

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THE Ethiopian army has captured three towns in the northern region of Tigray, one to the northwest and two to the south of the regional capital Mekelle, the government said on Tuesday as one senior official said the conflict was being "extinguished". The Ethiopian military and allies including troops from neighbouring Eritrea have been battling Tigray forces on and off for two years, a conflict that has killed thousands, displaced millions and left hundreds of thousands on the brink of famine. "The ENDF (Ethiopian National Defence Force) has taken control of the towns of Shire, Alamata, and Korem without fighting…
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Oct
19
2022
By The African Mirror
Sudan’s civilian coalition presents vision for military exit from politics

Sudan’s civilian coalition presents vision for military exit from politics

NEWS
SUDAN'S main political coalition presented its vision for a fully civilian-led authority to lead a transition to elections, following stepped-up efforts to end an 11-month-old stalemate between the ruling military and pro-democracy forces. A 2021 military coup ended a power-sharing partnership between the armed forces and the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition, derailed a transition to democratic elections and plunged the country into political and economic turmoil. Nearing the anniversary of the takeover, the military has not yet succeeded in naming a prime minister. However, this summer military leaders said they intended to exit politics. FFC leaders said…
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Nov
05
2022
By The African Mirror
For survivors of Ethiopia’s Tigray war, truce brings cautious hope

For survivors of Ethiopia’s Tigray war, truce brings cautious hope

NEWS
A ceasefire deal in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region has raised cautious hope among millions of people impacted by the bloody two-year conflict that their anguish could be coming to an end. Many civilians are also reflecting on the terrible losses they suffered, and look to promised aid to rebuild their lives after a war that has killed thousands, displaced millions and left hundreds of thousands facing famine. "I'm very happy - because this will put a hold on the suffering," said a Tigrayan man in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa who declined to be named out of fear of repercussions at his place…
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Nov
05
2022
By The African Mirror
Dutch government to apologise for role in colonial-era slavery

Dutch government to apologise for role in colonial-era slavery

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THE Dutch government will apologise later this year for its role in slavery during the nation's colonial past, a member of Prime Minister Mark Rutte's Cabinet said. Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind confirmed a report by broadcaster RTL that the government planned to make a formal apology in December. The government also plans to spend 200 million euros on a fund promoting awareness about the colonial power's role in slavery and 27 million euros to open a slavery museum, RTL reported. The decision follows the recommendation last year by an advisory panel that the government acknowledge that the 17th-19th century transatlantic…
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