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‘Winner-Take-All’
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Omdurman National Bank (ONB) ranks among Sudan’s largest financial…
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‘Winner-Take-All’
ADF STAFF | Photos by AFP/Getty Images
Omdurman National Bank (ONB) ranks among Sudan’s largest financial…
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Many African countries are battling the scourge of illicit trafficking. The illegal trade of drugs, weapons,…
‘An Equally Firm Commitment to Partnership’
In the aftermath of World War II, nations gathered in an attempt to rebuild their war-torn societies. A new global…
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‘Winner-Take-All’
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Omdurman National Bank (ONB) ranks among Sudan’s largest financial institutions. It has branches across most of the country and was the first Sudanese bank to introduce ATMs. Founded in 1993, the bank sits at the center of an expansive web of companies that reaches into every corner of the national economy,…
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Hackers Take Aim at Cyber Gains
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With great fanfare, Kenya launched its upgraded e-Citizen digital platform in 2023. The system offers access to 5,000 government services from more…
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‘I Have Always Believed in an Educated Soldier’
During more than 30 years in the military, Maj. Gen. Gyane has held key positions in the Ghana Armed Forces, including commanding officer Base Workshop, Burma…
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Reclaiming Borders
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Border regions tend to be places of possibility and peril. They are where cultures meet. Where trade –– both legal and illegal –– thrives. Where…
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Gulf of Guinea Navies Turn to Drones for Surveillance
LT. CMDR. DJAIBLOND DOMINIQUE-YOHANN KOUAKOU, CÔTE D’IVOIRE NATIONAL NAVY
Coastal countries in Africa face a variety of maritime threats. These include…
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A World of Trouble
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When Interpol coordinated international raids under Operation Jackal, it targeted Black Axe, a Nigeria-based organized…
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Plundering Nature’s Bounty
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Despite an amazing array of natural resources, the Central African Republic (CAR) has endured years of civil war, poor governance and corruption.…
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Wildlife Stockpiles At Risk
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For years, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been plagued by international gangs slaughtering and selling parts from endangered…
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Letting Citizens, Constitution Lead the Way
In the Senate chamber in Abuja, Nigeria, four nominees to lead military service branches took turns making the case that they were fit for the job. Each…
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