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  "id": 884926,
  "title": "‘Africa is not a problem continent, but an opportunity continent’ – Wakanow CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/africa-is-not-a-problem-continent-but-an-opportunity-continent",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-14T15:38:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/africa-is-not-a-problem-continent-but-an-opportunity-continent-wakanow-ceo/"
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  "summary": "Chief Executive for Wakanow, Bayo Adedeji, has called for a fundamental shift in how Africans perceive challenges. He believes that the continent’s future depends on its ability to recognise opportunities rather than focus solely on problems. According to Mr Adedeji, successful entrepreneurs and leaders are distinguished not merely by their ability to solve existing problems, […]",
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        "title": "‘Africa is not a problem continent, but an opportunity continent’ – Wakanow CEO",
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        "published": "2026-08-14T16:45:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Africa must shift from problem-solving to opportunity creation – Wakanow CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/africa-must-shift-from-problem-solving-to-opportunity-creation",
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