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Inequality in Africa: Implications for the Sustainable Development Goals

Jide AdesinaSeptember 22, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 22, 20150376

In its preamble, the pending Global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—the successor to the Millennium Development Goals—states that it represents humanity’s crystallizing of its “plan of

AFRIKA HERALD

Nigeria Police stop Live Coverage Trial of Senate President

Jide AdesinaSeptember 22, 2015September 22, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 22, 2015September 22, 20150382

The Police has stopped the live coverage of the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who is facing a 13-count criminal charge bordering on false

BUSINESS

How To Find The Right People For Your Business -Richard Branson

Jide AdesinaSeptember 19, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 19, 20150393

Handing your business over to someone else is a challenge that every entrepreneur will experience to some extent during their career. But how do you

AFRIKA HERALD

ISIS Claims Attack on Tripoli Airport, 3 killed

Jide AdesinaSeptember 18, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 18, 20150391

Attack claimed by IS on Tripoli airport kills 3: Libyan official Tripoli (AFP) – Militants attacked Tripoli’s airport on Friday and killed three security personnel,

Health

How to Get Rid of a Dry Cough

Jide AdesinaSeptember 17, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 17, 20150559

Five Methods:Staying Hydrated.Consuming Soothing .FoodUsing Humidity to Your Advantage.Using Medication.Treating the Underlying Problem There are very few things more annoying than a persistent dry cough.

STOCK MARKET

IMImobile Completes Acquisition of Archer Digital in South Africa

Jide AdesinaSeptember 17, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 17, 20150403

IMImobile, a leading global provider of mobile engagement technology and solutions, today announced the acquisition of Archer Digital (Archer). Archer is a company specialising in

BUSINESS

Randgold To Redevelop Ghana Mine

Jide AdesinaSeptember 17, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 17, 20150400

By: Andre Janse van Vuuren, Thomas Biesheuvel and Ekow Dontoh Johannesburg – Randgold Resources agreed to lead and fund a plan to rebuild AngloGold Ashanti’s

AFRIKA HERALD

Coup D’etat in Burkina Faso ; Cabinet Dissolved

Jide AdesinaSeptember 17, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 17, 20150384

Presidential guard officers in Burkina Faso have announced the dissolution of the transitional government. A new “national democratic council” has taken control, an officer said

ECONOMY

BRICS Bank Expected To Boost Investment In Africa

Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 20150399

African countries are expecting the New Development Bank BRICS (NDB) to offer developing countries a more convenient alternative funding source besides the existing international financial

AFRIKA HERALD

President Buhari Calls For Boko Haram Amnesty Chibok Girls

Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 20150355

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhar Photo: Getty Images Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian president, has said his government may consider releasing jailed Boko Haram fighters in exchange for

RELIGION

Saudi Arabia To Compensate Victims of Crane Accident

Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 20150382

Rabat – Saudi Arabia has ordered one million Saudi Riyals (US$266,679) for each victim killed in last week’s crane collapse at the Makkah Grand Mosque.

Tourism

Canada’s contribution to British colonial Violence In Kenya

Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 20150429

YVES ENGLER’S BLOG Yves Engler has been described as “Canada’s version of Noam Chomsky” (Georgia Straight), “one of the most important voices on the Canadian

IMMIGRATION & YOU

U.N. Weighs Authorizing EU Migrant Mission in Libyan High Seas

Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 20150382

Britain has circulated a draft resolution to members of the U.N. Security Council that would authorize naval operations aimed at seizing and disposing of vessels

STOCK MARKET

Tower Resources Signs Cameroon Oil And Gas Exploration Deal

Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 16, 20150423

(ShareCast News) – Tower Resources has signed a seven year offshore oil and gas exploration deal with the Cameroon government. Tower Resources chief executive Graeme

AFRIKA HERALD

Cameroon Host To Families Fleeing Nigeria, Lake Chad Basin – UN Relief Official

Jide AdesinaSeptember 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 14, 20150387

Families on the run often surviving brutal attacks in Nigeria are now threatened with the lack of food, water and deadly epidemics in neighbouring Cameroon,

Transportation

Maritime Security Likely To Be Hot Topic At India-Africa Summit

Jide AdesinaSeptember 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 14, 20150378

The increasing importance of India-Africa maritime security cooperation to meet the challenges of the 21st century will be reflected in the talks… The increasing importance

RELIGION

Pope Feels ‘Used’ By Fake Friends

Jide AdesinaSeptember 14, 2015September 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 14, 2015September 14, 20150353

Pope Francis says he has felt “used” by people claiming to be his friend since he became pontiff, in a radio interview touching on the

POLITICS

Malcolm Turnbull Ousts Tony Abbott To Become Australia’s 29th Prime Minister -Live

Jide AdesinaSeptember 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 14, 20150376

Good night and good luck Bless the talents of Mike Bowers. Here’s a portrait of a man who knew he wouldn’t be prime minister by

STOCK MARKET

Canadian Gold Stocks Fall As ETF Jitters Add To Fed worries

Jide AdesinaSeptember 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 13, 20150354

While the gold price has stabilised, gold equities are still getting pummelled. Investing in real gold than gold bullion and gold coins Canadian gold stocks

AFRIKA HERALD

Tribute To 9/11 ATTACKS

Jide AdesinaSeptember 11, 2015

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 11, 20150422

On September 11, 2001, 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners and carried out suicide attacks against targets in the

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