Africa Matters

Egypt Cuts Power to Ease Loads During Heatwave

Egypt will face regular power cuts until the middle of next week as the government limits consumption of gas during a heatwave, the cabinet said on Wednesday. Residents have reported power cuts in several areas in Cairo this week as temperatures have risen above 40 degrees during a heatwave that has affected southern Europe and North Africa and coincided…

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UN Global Compact launches Africa Business Leaders Coalition

Convened by the UN Global Compact, Chief Executive Officers from across Africa announced the launch of the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC).  The Coalition will provide a platform for African business leaders to have a unified private sector voice as they actively and meaningfully engage to work on the continent’s most pressing issues through an organized, forward-looking, principles-based approach. The…

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