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Zain Verjee

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Zain Verjee is a former CNN anchor and US state department correspondent. Her global media advisory firm builds communications products for emerging markets

PREVIOUS ARTICLES
Can Africa ever get its own West Point?

Can Africa ever get its own West Point?

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Africa needs its biotech space to rise to the coronavirus challenge – and now

Africa needs its biotech space to rise to the coronavirus challenge – and now

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April 17, 2021 at 4:55 am EDT
Tanzania’s first female leader has steel in her veins

Tanzania’s first female leader has steel in her veins

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EDITOR'S PICKS
Abu Dhabi's first traditional Hindu temple takes shape as project gathers pace
Abu Dhabi's first traditional Hindu temple takes shape as project gathers pace

Heritage

UAE's first Spac begins trading on ADX
UAE's first Spac begins trading on ADX

Markets

Father of Jordan's Queen Rania dies
Father of Jordan's Queen Rania dies

Jordan

Top guns Benzema and Salah set sights on Champions League glory
Top guns Benzema and Salah set sights on Champions League glory

Football

Davos 2022 was about short-term choices with long-term consequences
Davos 2022 was about short-term choices with long-term consequences

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