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la National Microfinance Bank accroît son exposition au secteur agricole

la National Microfinance Bank accroît son exposition au secteur agricole

(Agence Ecofin) – Cotée sur la Bourse de Tanzanie, la National Microfinance Bank a approuvé l’octroi de prêts d’un montant de 17,2 millions $ à des exploitants agricoles. La Banque commerciale annonce qu’elle renforcera ses investissements…

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Oil prices mixed as U.S. gasoline stocks shrink, but crude stockpiles grow By Reuters

Oil prices mixed as U.S. gasoline stocks shrink, but crude stockpiles grow By Reuters

© Reuters. Pumpjacks are seen against the setting sun at the Daqing oil field in Heilongjiang By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil futures were mixed on Wednesday as concerns about oversupply in the market,…

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China’s disinformation threat is real. We need better defences against state-based cyber campaigns

China’s disinformation threat is real. We need better defences against state-based cyber campaigns

The Australian government recently announced plans to establish the country’s first taskforce devoted to fighting disinformation campaigns, under the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). Last week, Foreign Minister Marise Payne accused China and…

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Vodacom étend son service M-Pesa à plus de 200 pays

Vodacom étend son service M-Pesa à plus de 200 pays

(Agence Ecofin) – M-Pesa, le service mobile money de Vodacom Tanzanie, s’est ouvert à l’international. Il permet désormais l’envoi et la réception d’argent depuis plus de 200 pays. En plus d’améliorer les conditions de vie…

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IMF, Sudan reach agreement on macroeconomic policies structural reforms By Reuters

IMF, Sudan reach agreement on macroeconomic policies structural reforms By Reuters

CAIRO (Reuters) – International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Sudan have reached agreement on macroeconomic policies structural reforms that would underpin a 12-month staff-monitored program, the fund said in a statement on Tuesday. Sudan said…

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Electronic banking fraud in Nigeria: how it’s done, and what can be done to stop it

Electronic banking fraud in Nigeria: how it’s done, and what can be done to stop it

A warning sign advising users to be aware of their surroundings while playing a video game. Stefan Heunis/AFP via Getty Images Six years ago, a cashless policy became fully operational in Nigeria. The aim was…

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Amazon investira 2 milliards $ dans un fonds climatique dédié aux technologies durables

Amazon investira 2 milliards $ dans un fonds climatique dédié aux technologies durables

(Agence Ecofin) – Amazon met en place un fonds climatique de 2 milliards $ afin de réduire son empreinte carbone. Le groupe qui ambitionne d’atteindre la neutralité carbone en 2040 et de s’alimenter en énergies renouvelables…

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Gold Comes Within $15 of Cracking $1800 Target By Investing.com

Gold Comes Within $15 of Cracking $1800 Target By Investing.com

© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – Gold futures came within $15 of striking market bulls’ target of $1,800, while the spot price of bullion hit near 8-year highs on Tuesday, propelled by a weaker…

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Crop pathogens are more adaptable than previously thought

Crop pathogens are more adaptable than previously thought

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Many of the pathogens threatening the world’s major crops and food security are either fungi or fungus-like organisms known as oomycetes.…

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Said Oumar Koulibaly est le nouveau ministre des Postes, des Télécommunications et de l’Economie numérique

Said Oumar Koulibaly est le nouveau ministre des Postes, des Télécommunications et de l’Economie numérique

(Agence Ecofin) – Le 19 juin en Guinée, Said Oumar Koulibaly a remplacé Moustapha Mamy Diaby comme ministre des Postes, des Télécommunications et de l’Economie numérique. Il devra relever plusieurs défis, notamment dynamiser l’industrie start-up…

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