Gabon’s President Offers Some of His Wealth ‘To The People’
One of Africa’s wealthiest presidents said this week that he was giving up at least some of his holdings “to the people of Gabon,” a...
Author : Jide Adesina
“At The End Of The Day, Every Life Saved Is An Achievement In Itself.” – UN Humanitarian Chief Stephen O’Brien
INTERVIEW: “At the end of the day, every life saved is an achievement in itself.” – UN humanitarian chief Stephen O’Brien Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs...
August 19 World Humanitarian Day 2015 Theme: Inspiring The World’s Humanity
In a world that is ever more digitally connected, each of us has the power and responsibility to inspire our fellow human beings to act...
Anti-Corruption War ; Nigeria President Buhari Wants NITEL/MTEL Sale Probed
President has ordered probes into the sale of Nigerian Telecommunications, NITEL and Mobile Telecommunications, MTEL sold by the previous government of ex-president Goodluck Jonathan. President...
Cruise to New Guinea Is Offered
By DIANE DANIELAUG Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is offering a cruise to New Guinea, which it calls one of the least explored places. The 20-day...
Ghana Medical Strike: Government To Recruit Cuban Doctors
Most state-run hospitals have been empty since the strike began Ghana is planning to recruit 177 doctors from Cuba to work at state-run hospitals hit...
South African Minister Seeks Legal Advice Over Oscar Pistorius Release
Paralympian convicted of killing his girlfriend is due to leave prison after 10 months to serve time under form of house arrest Oscar Pistorius during...
Egypt Detains Hamas Official At Cairo Airport: Security Sources
Egypt detained a senior Hamas official at Cairo International Airport, security sources said on Tuesday, a day after it reopened the Rafah border crossing to...
The BRICS’ New Development Bank to Ensure Health of The Global Economy
Dhikra Bouzekri Dhikra Bouzekri is a PhD student in economics at The Faculty of Science in Economics and Management of Tunis (FSEGT). She has a...
Moroccan Cosmetics Entrepreneur Finalist in Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards
Youssef Igrouane Youssef Igrouane is a Moroccan student of English studies at Moulay Ismail University and Morocco World News correspondent in Meknes. Rabat – Moroccan...
Ethiopia, Nigeria Say Today’s Children Will Be Richer Than Their Parents, Kenya And Tanzania Not So Sure
In many countries, the young are more optimistic than the old – perhaps because the parents did not end up as successful as they had...
150 People Drowned or Shot Dead Escaping Boko Haram Ambush in Nigeria: Local Reports
File photo of Boko Haram fighters with their leader Abubakar Shekau. Up to 150 people drowned in a river or were shot dead fleeing Boko...
KOGI STATE ELECTION 2015 UPDATE : Poverty in Kogi Human-inflicted, Says Audu
Former governor of Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu, has formally declared intention to contest the November 21 gubernatorial election on the platform of All Progressives...
Mandela Rape Charge
Shaun Smillie FAMILY SOLIDARITY: Members of the Mandela family, including Ndaba Mandela, back, Makaziwe Mandela, left, and Tukwini Mandela leave the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court yesterday...
Gambian Refugee Hospitalized in Italy on Suspicion of Ebola
A refugee from Gambia was hospitalized in the northern Italian city of Turin on Monday over suspicion of potential contagion of the deadly Ebola virus,...
Powering Africa Responsibly ….
By : TONY VAN ENGELEN US President Barack Obama’s recent visit to Kenya revived dialogue on a number of important issues for the continent, including...
Train Hits Minibus In S. Africa, Killing At Least 15
A train hit a minibus, killing at least 15 people and injuring six others near Durban in eastern South Africa on Monday. The minibus which...
WAR AGAINST CORRUPTION IS A MUST CALL – BUHARI
President Muhammadu Buhari assured Nigerians Monday in Abuja that no amount of pressure will make him give up the war against corruption in the country....
EGYPTIAN MINISTER OF EDUCATION: ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ TO IMPOSE HIJAB ON YOUNG GIRLS
MOHAMMED HUWAIS/AFP/Getty Images by MARY CHASTAIN Egyptian Education Minister Moheb Al-Refaei over the weekend decried the Islamic hijab worn by girls as “unacceptable,” leading to...
Marketing Travel Through Social Media – The New Trend
5 Social Media Techniques to Market your Travel Business The travel industry has been transformed by social media. Brands that welcome the change are poised...