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Launch of free healthcare programme in Sierra Leone

Launch of free healthcare programme in Sierra Leone

April 27 2010 marked a turning point in Sierra Leone. On the country's 49th celebration of independence, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and children under the age of five received free health care in government hospitals and clinics for the first time ever....

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Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurated for a second term

Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurated for a second term

President Kagame said at the inauguration ceremony in Kigali, “This is a new beginning – we are moving to the next stage on our journey to development and prosperity. If what we have achieved together so far is any indication, even better awaits us in the years to com...

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“Africa’s destiny is in Africa’s hands” - AGI Patron Tony Blair speaks to the Africa Report

"Africa's destiny is in Africa's hands" - AGI Patron Tony Blair speaks to the Africa Report

Nicholas Norbrooke speaks to Tony Blair about aid and the future of Africa: "Strong effective leaders in government combined with attracting inward investment from reputable private sector people – this is the key for Afr...

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Tony Blair talks to the Sun on Make Poverty History and the work of AGI in Sierra Leone

Tony Blair talks to the Sun on Make Poverty History and the work of AGI in Sierra Leone

Writing in today's Sun newspaper, Tony Blair talks about Britain's role in Africa's development and his hopes for the future of the continent. ...

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Sierra Leone secures $50m to boost agriculture and help lift half a million people out of poverty.

Sierra Leone secures $50m to boost agriculture and tackle poverty

The Government of Sierra Leone announced that it is to receive an additional $50 million to help lift its small-scale farmers and their families - some half a million people - out of poverty. ...

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Tony Blair to donate part of prize money to AGI after winning the 2010 Liberty Medal

Tony Blair to donate part of prize money to AGI after winning the 2010 Liberty Medal

The National Constitution Center has announced that AGI’s Patron, Tony Blair, will receive the 2010 Liberty Medal in recognition of his commitment to conflict resolution. Tony Blair will be donating the $100,000 prize money that comes with the medal to the Africa Governance Initiative and the Tony Blair Faith Foundation...

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Liberia sees an historic US$4.6 billion of debt cancelled

Liberia sees an historic US$4.6 billion of debt cancelled

The Liberian government has announced that it will see a historic US$4.6 billion of debt cancelled after meeting all its obligations under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative. In a letter of congratulation to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, whose government is working with AGI, AGI patron Mr Blair declared it a ‘momentous day for Liberia...

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Tony Blair: the importance of governance in the modern world

Tony Blair: the importance of governance in the modern world

Tony Blair addressed the Institute for Government on his experience in and out of office on the importance of governance in the modern world. Watch the video here....

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Tony Blair congratulates Rwanda on its continued development during latest two day visit

Tony Blair congratulates Rwanda on its continued development during latest two day visit

Tony Blair has completed his latest two-day visit to Rwanda where he reviewed ongoing progress by the Government in delivering its priorities for social and economic development. ...

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PM Makuza discusses good governance with Tony Blair

PM Makuza discusses good governance with Tony Blair

The AGI founder met with Prime Minister Makuza during a two day visit to Rwanda...

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