1st Afrika

‘Eagles Improved Against Hungary ’ // « Aigles Amélioré Contre La Hongrie »

Jide AdesinaJune 7, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 7, 20150387

Nigeria’s Olympic team assistant coach, Fatai Amoo has said Flying Eagles put up impressive and improved performance against the European side, Hungary. Eagles pegged Hungary

Women's World

100-year-old Dressmaker, LILIAN WEBER Finishes 1051st Dress For African Children // 100-Year-old Couturière, LILIAN WEBER Finitions 1051e Robe Pour Enfants Africains

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150355

For her 100th birthday, Lillian Weber reached an important goal – she finished sewing her 1051st dress. Across the ocean in Africa, in a number of countries,

Commerce

Aqaba Gas Port “Quantum Leap” would generate surplus for export to Egypt: Energy Minister // Port De Gaz Aqaba « Quantum Leap » Générerait Des Surplus Pour L’exportation Vers L’Égypte : Ministre De L’énergie

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150320

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Ibrahim Saif has predicted that the Aqaba Gas Port and the power generation sector would experience a “quantum leap”

Transportation

Kia Motors Unveils New Vehicle Models // Kia Motors Dévoile De Nouveaux Modèles De Véhicules

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150350

KIA Motors Corporation last week unveiled new vehicle models, which the group hopes will boost its plans to consolidate its market share in Zimbabwe.

Uncategorized

Migrant Crisis: HMS Bulwark Sailing At Top Speed to Rescue Thousands of Migrants Near Libya // Crise De Migrants: HMS Bulwark Navigue A Vitesse Supérieure A La Rescousse Des Milliers De Migrants Près De Libye

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150336

The British Navy is part of efforts to stop deaths of people risking their lives by crossing the Mediterranean to flee poverty and conflict A

ECONOMY

OPEC AGREES TO KEEP PUMPING AS OIL GLUT FEARS PERSIST // L’OPEP S’ENGAGE À CONTINUER À POMPER COMME HUILE GLUT CRAINTES PERSISTENT

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150337

Oil group OPEC agreed to stick by its policy of unconstrained output for another six months on Friday, setting aside warnings of a second lurch

BUSINESS

IMF TRIMS KENYA’S 2015 ECONOMIC GROWTH FORECAST TO 6.5 % // PRÉVISIONS À 2015 LA CROISSANCE ÉCONOMIQUE DU FMI MIC KENYA À 6,5 %

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150337

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday Kenya’s economy was seen expanding by around 6.5 per cent this year, rather than its earlier forecast of

Entertainment

Princess Lalla Salma Attends Usher’s Concert at Mawazine Festival // La Princesse Lalla Salma S’occupe Concert D’Usher Au Festival Mawazine

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150345

Rabat – Princess Lalla Salma, consort of King Mohammed VI, attended on Friday the concert of American R&B star Usher at the Mawazine Festival, initiated

RELATIONSHIP

Newborn Found In Pit Toilet // Nouveau-Né Trouvé Dans Les Toilettes De La Fosse

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150369

A baby girl born early on Saturday morning has been found in a pit toilet in Elandskop in KwaZulu-Natal, paramedics said. Police found the 2.9kg

IMMIGRATION & YOU Uncategorized

African migrants: What really drives them to Europe ? // Migrants Africains : Vraiment Ce Qui Les Pousse Vers L’Europe ?

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150376

Thousands of Africans put their lives at risk as they go on a boat journey in search of what they think would be a

LIFE & STYLE

Ailing Serena in French Open Fitness Battle // Serena malade dans la bataille de Remise en forme ouvert Français

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150331

Serena Williams will have two obstacles in her path in Saturday’s French Open final in Paris – her opponent Lucie Safarova and a nasty dose

International News

Egyptian Court Cancels Hamas Listing As Terrorist Organization, Sources Say // Tribunal Egyptien Annule La Liste Du HamAs Comme Une Organisation Terroriste, Sources Say

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150325

An Egyptian appeals court on Saturday cancelled a ruling to list the Palestinian group Hamas as a terrorist organization, judicial sources said. Hamas is an

ECONOMY

Will global Tax Trends Impact On Tax Policies In East Africa? //

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150359

Ruth Ndichu. Tax policy is closely linked to the economic growth in a country and any changes to the tax regime are bound to have

AFRIKA HERALD

Tunisia Remains Cautious Against Expansion Of Islamic State In Libya // Tunisie Reste Prudent Contre L’Expansion D’un État Islamique En Libye

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150327

Secretary of State for Security Affairs Rafik Chelli affirmed, Friday, that “Tunisia remains particularly cautious and vigilant against the expansion of the Islamic State

Women's World

Africa’s Richest Woman Injects $220 Million Into Portuguese Power Solutions Company // Femme La Plus Riche De L’Afrique Injecte $220Millions De Portugais Power Solutions Company

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150360

Africa’s richest woman Isabel dos Santos has reportedlycompleted the acquisition of a 65% stake in Efacec Power Solutions after signing a sale contract for more

SPORTS

Neymar Eyes Champions League Glory // Ligue Des Champions D’yeux Neymar Gloire

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150357

Brazil star Neymar says Barcelona’s Champions League final against Juventus will be a dream come true as he plans to celebrate writing history by kissing

IMMIGRATION & YOU

2 Russians Abducted In Sudan’s Darfur freed // 2 Russes Enlevés Au Darfour Du Soudan Libéré

Jide AdesinaJune 6, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 6, 20150340

Two Russians kidnapped in Sudan’s Darfur in January have been freed by their captors, a spokesman for Russia’s embassy in Khartoum said Saturday. The two

FASHION

The Afrika Market Fashion And Style

Jide AdesinaJune 5, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 5, 20150428

The Afrika Market main thing is to bring attention to African women , to showcase their creativity to the world so they get more global

STOCK MARKET

Egypt Raises $1.5b in Bonds, First in 5years // Égypte Déclenche $1Milliards En Obligations, Tout D’abord Dans Les 5ans

Jide AdesinaJune 5, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 5, 20150366

Egypt sold $1.5 billion of 10-year bonds at a yield of six per cent, tighter than initial pricing guidance earlier in the day of 6.25

SPORTS

Barcelona v Juventus: Champions League Final 2015 Preview

Jide AdesinaJune 5, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJune 5, 20150444

The 2015 Uefa Champions League final between Barcelona and Juventus is a clash of European footballing behemoths. An additional element is added to the match

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