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What genetic analysis reveals about the ancestry of South Africa’s Afrikaners

What genetic analysis reveals about the ancestry of South Africa’s Afrikaners

The story of human history is one of migrations over the globe and admixture – the exchange of DNA – between populations. Two of the most dramatic of these migrations were slavery and European colonisation.…

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la SFI aidera la SEC à développer le marché des obligations vertes

la SFI aidera la SEC à développer le marché des obligations vertes

(Agence Ecofin) – La mobilisation de financements climatiques requiert parfois des cadres réglementaires, dont ne disposent pas la majorité des pays en voie de développement. La SFI à travers l’un de ses programmes accompagne ceux-ci, à…

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Le Ghana réidentifie ses abonnés télécoms, comme le Nigeria

Le Ghana réidentifie ses abonnés télécoms, comme le Nigeria

(Agence Ecofin) – Les enjeux autour du numérique ne cessent de croître en Afrique où le mobile s’impose comme interface privilégiée du plus grand nombre. Sécuriser les échanges via cet outil préoccupe le gouvernement au…

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U.S. Treasury seeks reporting of cryptocurrency transfers, doubling of IRS workforce By Reuters

U.S. Treasury seeks reporting of cryptocurrency transfers, doubling of IRS workforce By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The United States Department of the Treasury is seen in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 30, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration’s tax enforcement proposal would…

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U.S. lawmakers to propose tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel By Reuters

U.S. lawmakers to propose tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A Delta plane is seen from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 5, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria By Stephanie Kelly and David Shepardson NEW YORK (Reuters)…

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Kenya launches Lamu port. But its value remains an open question

Kenya launches Lamu port. But its value remains an open question

Kenya’s newest mega infrastructure project, the Lamu port, has received its first ship. Jan Bachmann and Benard Musembi – who study the environmental, socio-economic and security dynamics along the Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia Transport…

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Men are from Mars, women are from… Mars? How people choose partners is surprisingly similar (but depends on age)

Men are from Mars, women are from… Mars? How people choose partners is surprisingly similar (but depends on age)

As behavioural scientists, we have a keen interest in how people make decisions, and particularly how these decisions incorporate a range of emotional, cognitive and psychological factors. Choosing a life partner is arguably one of…

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Access Bank finalise le rachat de la filiale d’Atlas Mara au Mozambique

Access Bank finalise le rachat de la filiale d’Atlas Mara au Mozambique

(Agence Ecofin) – Annoncé en septembre 2020, le processus de rachat de BancABC Moçambique a été récemment bouclé avec l’obtention des consentements nécessaires. L’entité nouvellement acquise va fusionner avec la filiale d’Access Bank au Mozambique…

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L’Afrique du Sud veut fabriquer des téléphones et divers outils technologiques localement pour dynamiser le secteur TIC

L’Afrique du Sud veut fabriquer des téléphones et divers outils technologiques localement pour dynamiser le secteur TIC

(Agence Ecofin) – L’importation de produits technologiques profite peu à l’économie sud-africaine. Le gouvernement qui en est conscient veut désormais faire du pays un grand producteur et plus un simple consommateur. Son ambition est de…

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New Zealand’s Ardern delivers welfare boost in annual budget as economy rebounds By Reuters

New Zealand’s Ardern delivers welfare boost in annual budget as economy rebounds By Reuters

2/2 © Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses supporters at a Labour Party event in Wellington, New Zealand, October 11, 2020. REUTERS/Praveen Menon 2/2 By Praveen Menon WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand on…

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