1st Afrika

Samsung S6: Metallic Curves And Wireless Charging Revealed // Samsung S6 : Courbes Métalliques Et Sans Fil Charge Révélée

Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 20150295

Samsung has finally revealed their 2015 flagship smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge.(REUTERS) After much anticipation, and even a couple of

BUSINESS

Farmers Abandon Sorghum As Beer Tax Shrinks Market // Agriculteurs Abandonnent Sorgho Comme Impôt De Bière Rétrécit De Marché

Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 20150348

BY JECKONIA OTIENO AND PHILIP MUASYA When the number of sorghum farmers increased in Lower Yatta, Kitui County, about four years ago due to

STOCK MARKET

GSK, Norvatis sign deals worth $20bn // GSK, Norvatis Signe Porte Sur Une Valeur De 20 Milliards De Dollars

Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 20150331

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Novartis said on Monday they had completed a series of asset swaps worth more than $20bn that will reshape both drug makers.

AFRIKA HERALD

Nigeria Denies Leaking Schoolgirls‏’ Rescue Plan // Nigeria Rejette La Fuite De Plan De Sauvetage Des Ecolières

Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 20150452

U.S. generals reportedly accused Nigerian commanders of colluding with Boko Haram By Rafiu Ajakaye A senior Nigerian army official on Monday denied reports that the

POLITICS

Mali Signs Draft Peace Deal With Rebels // Mali Signe Projet Un Accord De Paix Avec Les Rebelles

Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 20150389

International News

Netanyahu Arrives In US For Speech Warning Against Iran Deal // Netanyahu Arrive Aux États-Unis Pour AVERTISSEMENT Discours Contre L’accord De L’Iran

Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 20150362

The United States and Israel showed signs of seeking to defuse tensions on Sunday ahead of a speech in Washington by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin

AFRIKA HERALD

Deadly Bomb Blast Strikes Egyptian Tourist Town // Mortelle Bomb Blast Egyptien De Grèves Ville Touristique

Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 2, 20150351

RELATIONSHIP

Challenging Journey of Integration For Ethiopians In Israel // Difficile Parcours D’intégration Pour Les Ethiopiens En Israël

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 20150400

Cultural differences, language barrier, relative older age of Ethiopians who immigrated to Israel, creates hardships for members of Ethiopian-Jewish community. Yotam Rozenwald, Tazpit Although the

BUSINESS

Canon Strengthens International Business Opportunities With New Regional Distributor In East Africa // Canon Renforce Les Occasions D’affaires Internationales Avec Nouveau Distributeur Régional En Afrique De L’est

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 20150366

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging solutions, has appointed MITSUMI Distribution Limited as the regional distributor of Canon PV (photo video) products, OPP (office

ECONOMY

Algerian Market Growingly Attractive // Marché Algérien Plus En Plus Attractif

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 20150375

Investment projects registered in 2014 at the National Agency for investment development (ANDI) shows an investment growth process and an attractive market,” the general

RELIGION

Women ‘Imams’ Battle Islamist Radicalisation In Algeria // Femmes « Imams » Combattre La Radicalisation Islamiste En Algérie

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 20150332

Hundreds of female religious guides have been at the forefront of Algeria’s battle against Islamic radicalisation since the civil war that devastated the North African

Health

Kenya Has 3rd Lowest Breastfeeding Record in Africa // Kenya a 3e Record Le Plus Bas De L’allaitement En Afrique

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 20150392

By KnaA report by the Ministry of Health indicates that Kenya has the third lowest breastfeeding record in Africa. The profile has shown that only

AFRIKA HERALD

Rescued Kenyans Tell About Their Work Ordeal in Angola // Rescapés kényans Raconter Leur Epreuve De Travail En Angola

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015March 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015March 1, 20150338

By SAMWEL BORN MAINA What appeared to be a turning point of good fortune for two men on a plane to Angola was, in fact,

SPORTS

Federer stuns Djokovic To Win Dubai Open // Federer Assomme Djokovic A Gagner Dubai Open

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 20150337

Roger Federer plays a forehand shot. Credit: AFP Roger Federer claimed the 84th title of his legendary career, kept his nose in front in his

POLITICS

Egyptian Court Declares Hamas A ‘Terrorist Organization’ // Cour Egyptien Déclare Le Hamas Une « Organisation Terroriste »

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 20150364

An Egyptian court declared Hamas a “terrorist organization” on Saturday, further isolating the blockaded rulers of the Gaza Strip once openly welcomed by the country’s

Uncategorized

Australia To Charge Foreigners Buying Property // Australie Aux Frais Etrangers Achetant La Propriété

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 20150326

Australia plans to charge fees to foreign nationals buying residential property and fine those who break foreign investment laws in an attempt to cool one

IMMIGRATION & YOU

Obama Predicts Immigration Appeal Win // Obama Prédit La Victoire D’appel De L’Immigration

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 20150401

President Barack Obama urged immigrants thrown into limbo by legal wrangling to keep planning for eventual relief, professing confidence on Wednesday that his deportation

TECHNOLOGY

Orange & GreenLight Planet To Provide Solar Lighting In Kenya // Orange & GreenLight Planète Pour Fournir L’éclairage Solaire Au Kenya

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015March 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015March 1, 20150451

Orange Kenya has inked a deal with GreenLight Planet in order to provide solar lighting to Kenyan homes. The homes targeted are essentially based in

ARTS & CULTURE

Tayo Olayode ” AUTOMINOUS PAINTER.” // Tayo Olayode ” AUTOMINOUS PAINTER.”

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015March 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015March 1, 20150354

Tayo Olayode can create forms and non forms to create depth, movement and perspective ? very creative, but can anyone relate to this experience or

Aviation

Etihad Airways Appoints General Manager For SA // Etihad Airways Nomme Un Directeur Général Pour SA

Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaMarch 1, 20150402

Etihad Airways has appointments John Friel as its new General Manager in South Africa. Based at the airline’s offices in Johannesburg, John is responsible

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