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Egypt Approves Tough ‘Terrorism’ Law

Cairo — Egypt’s cabinet approved the “anti-terrorism” law during its meeting on Thursday, said a government statement. The law intensifies the penalty against crimes of terrorism and introduces new penalties.

Nigeria Emerges Africa’s Largest Economy

Nigeria will today be declared Africa’s largest economy as a result of the rebasing of its economy. Sources close to the Ministry of Finance and the National Bureau of Statistics.

South Africa to battle Canada for right to host 2022 Commonwealth Games

The country that once put the Commonwealth Games in serious jeopardy could become the first from Africa to host the event. On Monday, the South African city of Durban joined.

Meet Kase Lawal: Nigerian-Born Oil Baron Who Controls 6 Oil Blocs In Kenya

Kase Lawal, an Ibadan- born businessman, who has accomplished what many United States of America (USA) citizens can only fantasise. A typical Nigerian achiever, who can easily be described as.

American/African Singer, Akon joins movement for peace in Democratic Republic of Congo

Five-time Grammy Award nominee, Akon, has joined the Peace One Day campaign to increase grassroots effort for peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Great Lakes region and around.

Ghana President John Mahama Elected As ECOWAS Chairman

Ghana President John Mahama has been elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), taking over from Ivorian President Allasane Ouattara. President Mahama was elected in Yamoussoukro,.

21 year old Rolene Strauss Crowned Miss South Africa 2014

Medical student Rolene Strauss was on Sunday crowned the new Miss South Africa. The 21-year-old who hails from Volksrust in Mpumalanga but currently lives in Bloemfontein was one of the.

Zimbabwe president, Robert Mugabe Finally Pulls Out of EU Summit

EMBATTLED Zimbabwean leader, Robert Mugabe has finally pulled out of Wednesday’s EU-AU summit in protest over his wife, Grace’s denial of a visa to Brussels. Foreign Affairs Secretary, Ambassador Joey.

Madagascar On A Long Path to Economic Recovery

After a five year suspension Madagascar will be reintegrated into the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), according to its Secretary General Abdou Diouf speaking Friday in Paris. Diouf said.