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An underwater hotel opens in Africa

Joining a list of other experimental under-the-sea hotel rooms in Florida, Sweden and the Maldives, the underwater room at Manta Resort on remote Pemba Island in Tanzania’s Zanzibar Archipelago immerses guests 4m below the.

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WATCH VIDEO: Nelson Mandela’s historic speech after his release from prison

Nelson Mandela‘s address to a rally in  Cape Town on his release from prison Watch the video below

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40 facts you need to know about Nelson Mandela

1. He was born in July 18 1918 into the Xhosa-speaking Thembu people in a small village in the Eastern Cape of South Africa 2. He was named Rolihlahla Dalibhunga by.

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Nelson Mandela, Anti-apartheid Icon And Father Of Modern South Africa, Dies At 95

South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma has announced the passing of anti-apartheid activist and globally renowned statesman Nelson Mandela, following months of illness. Mandela, who was 95, was a globally respected icon, who spent.

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Africa’s Best Under 30 Young Entrepreneurs

Young entrepreneurs are changing the face of Africa. I set out to produce a list of the 30 Africans under 30 years old who are making the most dramatic impact.

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Ecobank, Proparco Sign $50m Deal To Improve Banking Network

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the holding company of Ecobank Group, has signed a $50 million loan agreement with French development institution Proparco for 10 years, to support the growth of.

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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Lead November Oil Shortfall

OPEC’s oil production for November hit a 2-year low to average 30.007 million bpd, following output dips in major exporting countries including Nigeria, Libya and Saudi Arabia. A survey by.

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In Perspective: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf And The Liberian Dream

One of Africa’s oldest presidents joining the likes of Cameroon’s Paul Biya and Zimbabwe’s Robert “Bob” Mugabe. Head of one of Africa’s and the world’s most corrupt states. Former President.

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Somali Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon loses confidence vote

Somali Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon has lost a vote of confidence in parliament after 13 months in office, in what is seen as a blow to efforts to stabilise.

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Yaya Toure named 2013 BBC African Footballer of the Year

Yaya Toure has won the 2013 BBC African Footballer of the Year award. The Ivory Coast and Manchester City midfielder, who had been nominated in each of the past four.

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