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  Nigerian mobility startup MAX.ng banks $1 million in landmark bond. Ride-hailing firm Metro Africa Xpress (MAX.ng) has secured ₦400 million ($1 million) in capital under a Private Company Bond programme.
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  SA President reprimands top official over abuse of public assets. Corruption has been an age-long problem and a major cause of underdevelopment in most African societies, despite commendable policies employed for smooth governance.
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  IMF to provide $6.2 billion 3-year debt relief to Angola. On Friday, September 18, 2020, Angola announced that it was close to striking debt agreements with a number of Chinese banks and government agencies.
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  Cyanobacteria kills hundreds of elephants in Botswana. Elephants are a significant aspect of Botswana’s natural capital and are undeniable actors in its ecosystem.
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  Egypt discovers ancient coffins in pyramids amid tourism slump. The Egyptian ministry of tourism and antiquities has announced the discovery of 27 wooden sarcophagi (coffins) at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, a UNESCO world heritage site.
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  Sudan declares state of economic emergency due to currency decline. On Thursday, September 10, 2020, the Sudanese government declared a state of emergency on its economy after linking the sharp decline of its currency in past weeks to “Systematic vandalism.” This comes is a time...
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  Flash floods threaten Nubian pyramids. On Tuesday, September 7, 2020, the Sudanese authorities announced flood threats at top historical sites of Meroe and Nuri pyramids.