This week in Africa: March 27th 2023
Released Monday, 27th March 2023
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This week in Africa: March 27th 2023
This week in Africa: March 27th 2023
Monday, 27th March 2023
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- Africanews reported that US Vice President Kamala Harris, during a virtual meeting with African leaders, has promised more significant investment for Africa to advance trade and security partnerships, health and education, and climate change efforts. The meeting was held on 25th March 2023, and aimed to strengthen US-Africa ties. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2023/03/26/us-vice-president-harris-promises-greater-investment-for-africa/
- Semafor reported that defeated Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi filed a petition with the country’s election tribunal, officially launching his legal challenge to the result. Source: https://www.semafor.com/article/03/21/2023/nigeria-election-peter-obi
- According to Reuters, a government source has reported that the Rwandan activist Paul Rusesabagina is set to be released from prison. Rusesabagina was portrayed in the movie "Hotel Rwanda" and was accused of terrorism-related charges in Rwanda. He has denied the charges. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/hotel-rwanda-figure-rusesabagina-be-released-prison-government-source-2023-03-24/
- The Africa Report discussed Morocco's efforts to revive its tourism industry after the COVID-19 pandemic. The article reports that the country uses a four-pronged approach to attract tourists, including developing new products, promoting regional tourism, enhancing infrastructure, and using digital marketing. The article also reports on the industry's challenges and the government's efforts to address them. Source: https://www.theafricareport.com/294529/moroccos-recipe-for-reviving-tourism/
- Al Jazeera reported that the government of Chad has nationalized all assets owned by ExxonMobil in the country. The government's action followed a dispute over royalties paid by the company to the country. ExxonMobil has not yet commented on the nationalization. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/24/chad-says-it-has-nationalized-all-assets-owned-by-exxon-mobil
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