Two leading e-commerce companies in Africa and South America saw their stock tumble on Thursday, following Insider’s report about Amazon’s plans to further expand into those regions. Jumia, a leading online...
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The contrast between these two footballing powerhouses should make for a thrilling Champions League decider When Real Madrid lost the first leg of their Champions League last-16 game in Paris on 15 February...
AGRA president Dr. Kalibata appointed to high-profile Climate Overshoot Commission
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Donors pledge $1.39 billion for Horn of Africa drought response
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