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Argentina ‘grapples’ to negotiate deal with creditors as impact of coronavirus hits them
Argentina's president Alberto Fernandez has said that the government will make an offer to its creditors...
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African Union appoints ex-Credit Suisse boss as envoy for virus support
JOHANNESBURG (The Southern African Times) - The African Union (AU) has appointed former Credit Suisse boss...
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China under fire after mistreatment of African students in Guangzhou comes to light
African students and foreign nationals are reportedly being evicted from their homes and mistreated over fears...
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Coronavirus: OPEC, Russia approve ‘historic’ oil cut to support prices
Russia, OPEC, alongside other oil producing nations, agreed to the biggest-ever oil cut in output to...
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COVID-19 is not a silver lining for the climate, says UN Environment chief
“The global coronavirus pandemic, which has already caused unimaginable devastation and hardship, has brought our way of life...
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China open to talks with countries within the emerging markets on debt challenges: Chinese official
WASHINGTON (The Southern African Times ) - China is willing to work on a bilateral basis with...
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Some African countries heading for peak in coronavirus cases in weeks -WHO official
ABUJA (The Southern African Times) - Some African countries could see a peak in coronavirus cases...
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Saudi, Russia outline record oil cut under U.S. pressure as demand crashes
DUBAI/MOSCOW/LONDON (The Southern African Times) - OPEC, Russia and other allies outlined plans on Thursday to...
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South Africa’s president and ministers are taking a 33% pay cut and extended its lockdown
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa and ministers will take a 33% pay cut for the next...
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Coronavirus: Zimbabwean doctors file lawsuit against the government over lack of protective equipment
Zimbabwean doctors have filed a lawsuit against the government over its failure to provide those working...
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