1st Afrika

Cannes Film Festival – Lupita Nyong’o Stuns Cannes With Uganda-inspired Grasshopper Green Gown // Festival de Cannes – Lupita Nyong Etourdit Cannes Avec Inspiration Ouganda Sauterelle Verte Robe

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 20150383

Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong’o’s Show-stopping Look On The Red Carpet At The Cannes Film Festival Opening Night In France On Wednesday (13may15) Was Inspired By

TECHNOLOGY

Ghana MTN CEO Resigns // Ghana MTN PDG démissionne

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 20150361

The Afrika Market has gathered Serame Taukobong has resigned from the MTN group. Sources familiar with the matter say Serame will now be heading to

BUSINESS

Nigeria Central Bank , NIBSS, Banks Set for Cashless CardExpo 2015 // Nigeria, Banque Centrale, NIBSS, Ensemble De Banques Sans Numéraire CardExpo 2015

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 20150344

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), including banks, are set for this year’s cashless card exposition and conference, tagged

FASHION

African Best Dressed Celebrates in 2015 // Afrique mieux habillé célèbre en 2015

Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015May 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 14, 2015May 14, 20150428

“Just around the corner in every woman’s mind – is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new

STOCK MARKET

Luna Gold Stock Lower After Striking $30m Financing Deals, Gold Stream Restructuring // Luna or Lower Stock Après Avoir Heurté Des offres De Financement De 30 Millions De Dollars, or Stream Restructuration

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150348

TSX-listed stock of Canadian miner Luna Gold had so far this week traded almost 20% lower after it late last week announced that it had

SPORTS

Murray, Federer, Nadal Roll On In Rome // Murray, Federer, Nadal Roll Sur Rome

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150334

Andy Murray is more afraid of losing his wedding ring than a tennis match these days but that did not stop him from storming to

Uncategorized

Eritrean Diplomat Seeks Asylum in Ethiopia // Diplomate Erythréen Demande L’asile En Ethiopie

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150375

An Eritrean diplomat from the Red Sea state’s mission to the African Union is seeking asylum in Ethiopia, state-run media said, citing rights abuses at

AFRIKA HERALD

Suspected Boko Haram Militants Attack Nigeria’s Maiduguri // Soupçonné De Boko Haram Militants Attaquent Maiduguri Du Nigéria

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150390

Suspected Boko Haram militants attacked Nigeria’s northern city of Maiduguri in Borno state on Wednesday from a cashew plantation a few kilometres from the Giwa

Uncategorized

Communication fair “media arts and professions” opens in Algiers

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150372

Communication fair “media arts and professions” opens in Algiers Communication fair “media arts and professions” opened Wednesday in Algiers under the slogan “focus on

AFRIKA HERALD

Burundi coup: Radio Station Shut down As President Pierre Nkurunziza Denies The Coup

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150366

People celebrate in Bujumbura after it was reported that President Nkurunziza had been overthrown(Goran Tomasevic/Reuters) Burundi coup: shutdown of radio airwaves stokes fear By gagging

Entertainment

Phil Collins Is Making A Comeback With Warner Music Group Deal // Phil Collins Fait Un Retour Avec Warner Music Group Deal

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015May 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015May 13, 20150397

Phil Collins to create solo catalogue, with new material, in Warner Music deal. English pop singer Phil Collins, one of the top-selling artists of the

LIFE & STYLE

African Children’s Choir return to Australia for Massed Choir Spectacular // Chœur D’enfants Africains Retourner En Australie Pour Massées Choeur Spectaculaire

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150362

The African Children’s Choir enjoying the view in Sydney. Photo: Edwina Pickles Those who happened by Mrs Macquarie’s Point on Wednesday were treated to the

Commerce

Rising Food Prices Pose Risk For South Africa Inflation // Hausse Des Prix Alimentaires Risque De L’Inflation En Afrique Du Sud

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150350

South Africa’s consumer inflation is likely to trend steadily higher this year as food prices rise, putting pressure on the central bank to increase interest

ARTS & CULTURE

Barclays L’Atelier Award Opens Up To African Artists // Prix De L’atelier De Barclays S’ouvre Aux Artistes Africains

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150354

Picture: THINKSTOCK IT WAS the best experience of my life, says artist Ilka van Schalkwyk of the Paris residency that comes with winning the Barclays

RELATIONSHIP

Former Tanzania, Nigeria presidents to address 90th Rotary Conference // Ancien Tanzanie, Nigeria Présidents Devant 90e Conférence Du Rotary

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150382

Three former presidents of Tanzania and Nigeria are expected to be main speakers at the 90th Rotary District Conference and Assembly (DCA) in Dar es

International News

Oil Extends Gains As Bets Are On For Fall In US Stocks // L’huile S’étend De Gains Que Paris Sont Sur Pour La Chute Des Stocks Américains

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015May 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015May 13, 20150333

BY FLORENCE TAN Oil extended gains on Wednesday after posting its strongest daily rise in weeks in the previous session, supported by bets that US

Education

Makini Students Trapped in Nairobi Flood For 10 Hours // Marie Christine Etudiants Pris Au Piège Dans Le Déluge De Nairobi Pendant 10 Heures

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150338

SAFE AT LAST: The Makini School students whose bus was stuck for 10 hours in flood water in Nairobi’s South C area following heavy rains

RELIGION

Burundian Catholic Church Issues Ultimatum on Crisis // Ultimatum Questions Burundaises Eglise Catholique Sur La Crise

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150369

FILE – President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi addresses the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly. By : James Butty The powerful Roman Catholic

SPORTS

Super Falcons Camp Set For Canada 2015 // Ensemble Camp Super Falcons Pour Canada 2015

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150440

The camp of Nigeria’s Senior Female National team, Super Falcons, came alive Tuesday morning, as Liverpool Ladies forward, Asisat Oshoala and United States-based player, Courtney

Commerce

Iron And Steel Lower Iron Ore Prices Are Here To Stay Warns BHP CEO // Fer Et Acier Baisse Des Prix Du Minerai De Fer Sont Ici Pour Rester Avertit Le PDG De BHP

Jide AdesinaMay 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMay 13, 20150347

BHP Billiton CEO Andrew Mackenzie Lower iron ore prices are here to stay as new mine production outpaces weaker growth in demand, according to the

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