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It was just a couple of years ago that “Africa Rising” was a hot story, as a continent best known for tragedy gained attention for rapid economic growth and real hope. The slowdown of the global ...

The African Union aims to help launch a credit ratings agency for the continent by the end of this year, amid claims that Western agencies such as S&P Global Ratings, Moody’s and Fitch are unfair in ...

1941-1943 - Mandela meets Walter Sisulu, who helps him get a job at the law firm of Witkin, Sidelsky, and Eidelman. 1944 - Joins the African National Congress and helps found the ANC Youth League.