Is Djibouti Becoming The Dubai Of Africa?
02/06/2015Since gaining independence from France in 1977, Djibouti has steadily carved out a regional role through its strategic and commercial relevance at the junction of Africa, the Middle East and.
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How Bad Is Nigeria’s Oil-Industry Pain?
02/06/2015In the escalating duel between U.S. and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) oil production, few countries’ oil industries have been hit as hard as Nigeria, highlighting a.
Business & Economy
UK Firm In $16M Deal To Build 350 Houses In Uganda
02/06/2015KAMPALA, Uganda – The National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC) has signed a shareholder agreement with Henley Homes Plc to develop 350 housing units along the shores of Lake Victoria.
Sports
BREAKING: Sepp Blatter to resign as FIFA president amid corruption scandal
02/06/2015Sepp Blatter is to resign as president of the world football governing body, FIFA. Mr. Blatter is stepping down four days after winning a record five-year term. Mr Blatter became.
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10 Positive Developments in Africa 2014-2015
01/06/2015Freedom House highlights 10 victories for human rights and democracy that took place across the continent over the past year. 1. Peaceful transfer of power in Nigeria In late March,.
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Women in leadership
Africa: Mauritius government designates Ameenah Gurib-Fakim as its first woman president
01/06/2015The government of Mauritius today designated Ameenah Gurib-Fakim as the Indian Ocean island nation’s new president, making her the first woman to hold the ceremonial position. The appointment of Gurib-Fakim,.
Africa
Development Stories
UNFPA boosts Nigeria’s reproductive health programmes with $75 million
01/06/2015The United Nations Population Fund says it has earmarked $75 million to boost reproductive health services and data generation in Nigeria. The Executive Director of UNFPA, Babatunde Osotimehin, said this.
Africa
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Photos: How Nigerians celebrated their new president Buhari
01/06/2015Mubarak Sirajo Sidi hid weary eyes behind circular gold rimmed spectacles. He stood on a grassy triangular Island in the middle of an expressway, called Unity Fountain in Nigeria’s political.
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I’ll Dedicate The Rest of My Life to Building Peace in Nigeria – Ex President Goodluck Jonathan
31/05/2015Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday in Yenagoa said he remained grateful to Bayelsa people for the support he enjoyed during his political career from 1999 to date. Jonathan, who.
Africa
Zambian journalist wins 2015 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award
31/05/2015Washington DC – The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is proud to announce the 2015 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Award winners: Mwape Kumwenda, a reporter for Muvi Television.