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Netflix is in Africa: What does it mean to Common Citizen?

[ad_1] Early this month, Netflix launched in major cities in Africa and some other parts of the world. This is good news to many people, young and old, who love entertainment. Netflix gives an individual a platform to watch instantly from any internet-enabled device that offers a Netflix app. This may include phone, tablet, home

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How Google Bribed its Way to the Top

[ad_1] According to a top company executive who testified during the Justice Department’s antitrust trial, Google disbursed $26.3 billion to other firms in 2021 to secure its search engine’s default status on web browsers and mobile devices. This amount marks a significant increase, as payments for default status have more than tripled since 2014. Prabhakar

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Ex-Zambia President, Edgar Lungu Makes Political Comeback

[ad_1] He retired from politics in 2021 after suffering a crushing defeat in a presidential election. After six years in office he left the country heavily in debt and with a precarious economy. But Mr Lungu is now aiming to capitalise on growing dissatisfaction with his successor, Hakainde Hichilema. His return had long been anticipated

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AfDB Loans to Kenya Hit $3.95bn

[ad_1] Treasury Cabinet secretary Njuguna Ndung’u said AfDB’s loan portfolio to Kenya hit Ksh584.9 billion ($3.95 billion) by the end of last month from Ksh290.3 billion ($2.88 billion) as of September 2018. The jump in loans disbursed has made AfDB a major financier of Kenya’s infrastructure projects as well as the private sector, closing in

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UN Peacekeepers Leave Mali in a Hurry and Under Threat

[ad_1] The Minusma was pushed out after the junta in power since 2020 called for its withdrawal in June, proclaiming the “failure” of the mission and denouncing its alleged “instrumentalisation” of the human rights issue. Here is an overview of this large-scale and risky operation, which brings to an end ten years of efforts to

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Ugandan Economists Urge Investors to Ignore U.S. Advisory

[ad_1] Ugandan economists and officials are displaying confidence in their country’s economy and encouraging potential investors to disregard a U.S. government advisory concerning potential business risks. The U.S. 2023 Investment Climate Statements issued an advisory highlighting concerns about the financial and reputational risks associated with Uganda’s prevalent corruption. It also noted the passage of Uganda’s

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Kenya’s Dark Colonial Past Confronts Britain’s King Charles III

[ad_1] King Charles III’s forthcoming state visit to Kenya, scheduled for October 31st to November 3rd, is laden with symbolism, as revealed by Buckingham Palace. This visit will mark Charles’ first to a Commonwealth nation since ascending to the throne last year, highlighting his dedication to an organization that has been central to Britain’s global

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