1st Afrika

South Sudan Postpones Elections, Extends President’s Term // Sud-Soudan Reporte Les Elections, Prolonge Le Mandat Du Président

Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 20150362

South Sudan’s cabinet on Friday postponed elections and extended President Salva Kiir’s powers for two years, the information minister said, apparently sinking a peace agreement

SPORTS

A Look Back at the ‘Jordan Rules’ – 1989 Detroit Piston vs Chicago Bulls. Was it Worth it? // Rétrospective A La « Jordan Rules » – 1989 Detroit Pistons vs Chicago Bulls. Il Valait La Peine ?

Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 20150399

The Detroit Pistons became a formidable opponent in 1989 by winning the NBA championship against the Chicago Bulls with a strategy termed the Jordan Rules.

Commerce

Zambia Sugar’s sweet Irish tax deal // Deal Doux Impôt Irlandais De Zambia Sugar

Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 20150441

Zambia Sugar’s sweet Irish tax deal A Zambian food company pays almost no tax in poverty-stricken Africa, opting instead to route its profits through Dublin.

AFRIKA HERALD

Egypt May Evacuate Citizens From Libya After IS Hostage Photos // Egypte Peut Evacuer Des Citoyens De Libye Après Est En Otage Photos

Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 20150313

Islamic State pictures show 21 kidnapped Egyptian Christians in orange jumpsuits Relatives of Egyptian Coptic Christian workers who were kidnapped in the Libyan city of

Commerce

SG Ghana Launches Bancassurance Products // SG Ghana Lance Des Produits De Bancassurance

Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 20150372

Ghanaians are being offered yet another innovative and convenient banking service through Societe Generale Ghana’s new insurance partnership with Allianz Insurance Company Limited, to provide

RELATIONSHIP

The Heart of St. Valentine And Love // Au Cœur De Saint-Valentin Et L’amour

Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 14, 20150361

“The story of Valentine’s Day begins in the third century with an oppressive Roman emperor and a humble Christian Martyr. The emperor was Claudius

RELATIONSHIP

The World’s Best Cities For Dating And Finding Love // Les Meilleures Villes Pour La Datation Et De Trouver L’amour

Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 20150345

(Relaxnews) – Oh la la, it’s true. Paris really is the city of love. At least, that’s according to the results of a global survey

RELATIONSHIP RELIGION

1 000s Pay Tribute To Chapel Hill Victims // 1 En Milliers De Rendre Hommage Aux Victimes De Chapel Hill

Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 2015February 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 2015February 13, 20150360

Thousands of mourners attended the funeral prayers on Thursday for three young Muslims killed in North Carolina, and the father of two of the victims

STOCK MARKET

US Stocks Rise On Ukraine Deal, Cisco Earnings // La Hausse Des Actions Américaines Sur Ukraine Deal, Cisco Gains

Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 20150346

US stocks posted solid gains Thursday, rallying on news of a ceasefire in Ukraine as strong earnings from Cisco lifted the technology sector. The Dow

International News

Two Al Jazeera Journalists Released On Bail in Egypt // Deux Journalistes D’Al-Jazira Libérés Sous Caution En Egypte

Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 20150351

The two Al Jazeera journalists still in prison in Egypt have been released on bail. Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed remained behind bars after their

TECHNOLOGY

Namibia TV goes digital, drops GoTV // Namibie TV Goes Digital, Gouttes GoTV

Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 20150429

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) will in the process of moving from analogue to digital terrestrial television switch off from the pay television channel GOtv,

ECONOMY

IMF Offers Support To Egypt Economic Policies After 1st Major Review Since 2011 Uprising // FMI Offre Un Support Aux Politiques Economiques De L’Égypte Après 1er Examen Approfondi Depuis Le Soulèvement De 2011

Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 2015February 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 2015February 13, 20150346

The International Monetary Fund offered support to Egypt’s economic policies on Wednesday, after an executive review of its first broad consultations with Cairo authorities since

AFRIKA HERALD

Thousands Flee Niger Town After Boko Haram Attacks // Des Milliers Fuient Niger Ville Après L’attaque De Boko Haram

Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 13, 20150325

The main gate of the town of Diffa in Niger. Photo: AFP Niamey: Thousands of civilians have fled their homes in the south-eastern Niger town

International News

US Support for Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL // Soutien Des Etats-Unis Pour L’autorisation D’utilisation De La Forcemilitaire Contre ISIL

Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 20150345

President Obama’s draft resolution to authorize the use of military force against ISIL is important, and it’s important for our country that we work with

Women's World

Mass Rape in Darfur: Sudanese Army Blamed For Multiple Attacks On Women // Masse De Viols Au Darfour : Armée Soudanaise Blâmée Pour Plusieurs Attaques Contre Les Femmes

Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 20150373

Over 200 women and girls in Darfur were raped over three days in a “widespread, organised and systematic” attack by Sudanese government forces. “They did

Entertainment Uncategorized

All Time Tribute To Late Queen of Soul Music Whitney Houston //

Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 20150402

ABC/CRAIG SJODIN , Researched by : JIDE ADESINA It is an extremely tough day for the Houston and Brown families. Today marks the three-year anniversary of

Health

US Withdrawing Most Troops Fighting Ebola in West Africa //

Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 20150357

As the Ebola outbreak in West Africa abates, President Barack Obama is withdrawing nearly all the U.S. troops sent to Liberia in September when the

AFRIKA HERALD

Al Jazeera Journalist Highlights International Bias Against Egyptian journalists // Al Jazeera Journaliste Faits Saillants International Partialité Contre Les Journalistes Egyptiens

Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 20150373

Baher Mohamed is the 30-year-old Al Jazeera journalist whose Egyptian citizenship prevented him an equal chance for freedom like his co-defendants Mohamed Fahmy and Peter

BUSINESS

Ace Expands Travel Insurance In Eurasia And Africa // ACE Elargit L’assurance Voyage En Eurasie Et En Afrique

Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 20150342

ACE Group today announced the appointment of David Fedarb to the new role of Head of Travel Insurance for Eurasia and Africa, as it expands

Commerce

Egypt Doesn’t Impose Any Tariffs On its Exports – Minister // Egypte N’imposer Tout Droits De Douane Sur Ses Exportations – Ministre

Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 11, 20150384

There are neither taxes nor tariffs on any commodities exported by Egypt to other countries, the Egyptian Finance Ministry affirmed in a statement on Wednesday.

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