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Zimbabwe’s ailing economy fuels child labour
Unicef estimates that 13% of Zimbabwean children are engaged in child labour, a problem spurred by the demise of the country’s manufacturing sector.
Billions in African diaspora savings could bolster growth
African diaspora savings, at US$53-billion every year, exceed annual remittances to the continent and could aid development, if tapped into.
Pilot mobile court launches in Uganda to assist refugees
Uganda’s government and the UN Refugee Agency have launched a pilot mobile court system to improve access to justice for victims of crimes.