Jide Adesina, Author at 1st Afrika

On the 63rd anniversary of the 23 July 1952 revolution, Ahram Online revisits classic films that attempted to capture changes in the socio-political system Adham...

RELIGION

Angolan Opposition Boycotts Vote Over Transparency, China Loans

Jide AdesinaJuly 24, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJuly 24, 20150771

A view of the National Assembly, in Luanda, July 3, 2015. Opposition legislators have boycotted a vote in Angola’s parliament in a rare show of...

International News

Hillary Clinton – Two-state solution is ‘best outcome’ for Israelis, Palestinians

Jide AdesinaJuly 23, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJuly 23, 20150734

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign event in West Columbia, South Carolina July 23, 2015. REUTERS/CHRIS KEANE U.S. Democratic presidential candidate...

AFRIKA HERALD

OBAMA VISIT TO KENYA IS HISTORIC FOR KENYA / USA RELATIONS

Jide AdesinaJuly 23, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJuly 23, 20150685

It will be both a poignant and historic moment when American President Barack Obama lands on Kenyan soil on Friday. This visit is important not...

STOCK MARKET

EGYPT Central Bank Bids For 6B EGP In T-bills Wednesday // Banque Centrale Egypte Offres Pour 6B EGP En Bons Du Trésor Mercredi

Jide AdesinaJuly 23, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJuly 23, 20150657

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on behalf of the Ministry of Finance is scheduled to auction 6 billion EGP ($766.18 million) in treasury...

AFRIKA HERALD

‘No Changes’ To Obama’s Kenyan Schedule After Leak // « Aucun Changement » A Obama Kenyan Annexe Après Fuite

Jide AdesinaJuly 23, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJuly 23, 20150582

US President Barack Obama does not need to reshuffle his visit to east Africa after a posting of some details of the trip were...

Aviation

Egypt Receives 3 Rafale Fighter Jets From France // L’Égypte Reçoit 3 Jet Avion De Combat Rafale De La France

Jide AdesinaJuly 22, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJuly 22, 20150750

Three Rafale fighter jets from France (front) accompanied by warplanes of Egyptian Air Forces fly over downtown Cairo, Egypt, on July 21, 2015. The Egyptian...

Transportation

Takoradi Port Receives Major Boost // Port De Takoradi Reçoit Major Boost

Jide AdesinaJuly 22, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJuly 22, 20150831

The face of Takoradi Port as the preferred hub for Oil & Gas services in the entire West African sub region has been given a...

Health

Over 1,000 Cholera Cases Reported in South Sudan: WHO // Plus De 1 000 Cas De Choléra Signalés Au Sud-Soudan : Qui

Jide AdesinaJuly 22, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJuly 22, 20150674

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a cholera outbreak in South Sudan with more than 1,000 cases recorded so far, said a UN...

STOCK MARKET

Africa Oil Corp. Lowered to Sell at Zacks (AOIFF) // Africa Oil Corp Abaissé A Vendre A Zacks (AOIFF)

Jide AdesinaJuly 21, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJuly 21, 20150604

Africa Oil Corp. (OTCMKTS:AOIFF) was downgraded byZacks from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, Market Beat...

AFRIKA HERALD

Kenyans should SeeThe Bigger Picture of Obama’s Visit // Les Kenyans Devraient Visite De Bouillonne Plus Grande Photo D’Obama

Jide AdesinaJuly 21, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJuly 21, 20150620

We have filled the potholes, cleared the garbage, run the homeless street families out of town, aired the drapes, polished the crockery, beefed up security,...

POLITICS

Polls Close in Burundi Election

Jide AdesinaJuly 21, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJuly 21, 20150662

Polling stations have closed after Burundi’s controversial presidential elections, in which incumbent Pierre Nkurunziza is widely expected to win a third consecutive term. Shortly before...

BUSINESS