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An Opportunity Amidst Ethiopia’s Chaos

Stephen Hayes is president and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa. Moving through Addis Ababa is as close to a microcosm of Africa as anywhere on the continent. There is construction everywhere, as African cities are expanding. The streets … read more »

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Nigerian Terrorist Group Boko Haram Must Be Contained

By Stephen Hayes Stephen Hayes is president and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa. Boko Haram, a major language and tribe of northern Nigeria, which loosely means “Western education is forbidden” in Hausa, has emerged as a major threat … read more »

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US ‘losing’ sway in Africa as China rises

Washington – Senators voiced concern on Tuesday that the United States has lost influence with African governments as China has emerged as the continent’s main trading partner and a major source of investment for infrastructure development. Sen Chris Coons, who … read more »

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