South Sudan on the Verge of Famine – UN
15/02/2015The civil war is likely to intensify and over two and a half million people are facing a risk of food shortage in South Sudan, according to the UN..
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Low Oil Prices – East Africa Could Lose Out
15/02/2015East African countries are unlikely to significantly benefit from falling global oil prices due to inadequate storage facilities, a new research paper released by Deloitte East Africa indicates. “East African.
Women in leadership
Is Nigeria Ready for a Female President?
15/02/2015Oluremi Sonaiya wishes to be the next president of Nigeria. She wants to rule the country differently, put a stop to corruption and empty politicians’ promises. But competing in.
Africa
Development Stories
U.S. Star Madonna Raises $5.5 million Funds to Help Malawi Flood Victims
13/02/2015Malawi Goodwill Ambassador for Child Welfare, Madonna, has raised $5.5 million (MK2.4 billion) to support people displaced by the devastating floods which continue to wreck havoc across the country. The.
Development Stories
Photo: Didier Drogba gives back, builds clinic in his home town
13/02/2015Stars from the world of music, movies and sports are fond of talking about giving back but not many do anything concrete in that regard. It looks like Chelsea striker, Didier.
Africa
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$182 million Halliburton bribery scandal: Top Nigerian Officials Linked to Nigeria-U.S. Oil Bribe
13/02/2015By Davidson Iriekpen With Agency Report New records obtained by the Paris-based Le Monde newspaper and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) have unveiled more details on the $182.
Africa
Development Stories
Kenya: Why Nairobi Is Ranked the ‘Smartest City’ in Africa
13/02/2015By Ken Kagicha Nairobi is the most intelligent city in Africa according to a report released by The Intelligent Community Forum (ICF). Nairobi has been listed among the 21 most.
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Celebrate 25 Years After Mandela’s Release From Prison For Fighting Inequality
13/02/2015By Sylvia Vollenhoven On 2 February 1990 President F W de Klerk told Parliament that Nelson Mandela would be a free man but he did not say when. In Cape.
Sports
Ivorian President awards house & cash worth $100k to the National Team for AFCON win
13/02/2015According to BBC Africa, Ivorian president Alassane Quattara is giving each member of the Ivory Coast 23-man Squad team, a house worth $52,000, and same amount in cash for their.