Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has an ambitious vision for the continent’s most populous nation, but hurdles stand in his way.
Category: Africa
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With a New Nigeria Refinery, Africa’s Richest Man Wants ‘to Rescue the Country’
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American Sports Are Turning Up the Volume of Afrobeats
With an eye on its international fan base, the N.B.A. has welcomed the influence of African singers like Tems, Burna Boy and Rema.
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Candy Companies Are Quietly Cutting Down on Cocoa to Save Money
As climate change has helped push cocoa prices higher, companies are changing candy recipes in subtle ways.
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Tariffs Are Reshaping China’s Trade. This Tanzanian Sees an Opportunity.
An interview with a 26-year-old entrepreneur, who has taken seven trips to China to buy handbags, clothes and jewelry. “China is the center of everything,” she said.
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6 Tree House Hotels That Offer Glamour With a Rustic Vibe
From Botswana to Sweden and from Tennessee to Italy, these accommodations make the dream of sylvan slumber come true.
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Philanthropies Strike a Promising Deal to Turn Back H.I.V.
Low- and middle-income countries will be able to purchase an effective preventative at a reduced price. The arrangements may help stem the epidemic 40 years after it began.
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Elon Musk’s Father, Errol Musk, Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
Errol Musk has been accused of sexually abusing five of his children and stepchildren since 1993, a Times investigation found. Family members have appealed to Elon Musk for help.
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Maurice Tempelsman, Diamond Magnate and Jackie Onassis’s Companion, Dies at 95
A private and politically connected gem merchant, he was thrust into the public spotlight when his personal relationship with the former first lady became known in the late 1980s.
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Frank Savage, 87, Business Leader Entangled in Enron Scandal, Is Dead
He was one of the relatively few Black Americans to reach the upper echelons of global finance. He was also a competitive sailor.
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Trump’s Trade War Roils the Copper Market
Futures contracts hit a record price after the president announced plans for a 50 percent tariff on the metal, driving up costs for businesses.
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As Debt Piles Up, Countries See Fiscal Relief as Political Leverage
With developing nations crushed by unaffordable borrowing and Washington on the sidelines, some leaders are brokering debt forgiveness deals.
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Promise of Victory Over H.I.V. Fades as U.S. Withdraws Support
A new drug that gives almost complete protection against the virus was to be administered across Africa this year. Now, much of the funding for that effort is gone.