World faces "epidemic of youth unemployment" says UN chief
Governments around the world have been urged by the UN Secretary-General to solve what he described as “an epidemic of youth unemployment.” Speaking at an
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World faces “epidemic of youth unemployment” says UN chief
Governments around the world have been urged by the UN Secretary-General to solve what he described as “an epidemic of youth unemployment.” Speaking at an
World Refugee Day ;Global Displacement Tops 50 Million For First Time In Post-War Era
The number of refugees, asylum-seekers, and internally displaced people worldwide has exceeded 50 million for the first time in the post-World War II era.
Justice for Darfur’s victims mired in political expediency – ICC prosecutor
ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda briefs the Security Council on Darfur. UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras Challenging the Security Council to take immediate action to protect victims in
Mali’s leaders must do more to ensure lasting peace, ease humanitarian suffering – UN official
Bags of food from WFP’s logistics base in Mopti, Mali, waiting at Koureme port, near Timbuktu, to be delivered to schools. Photo: WFP/Alexandre Breche 19
Tackling Sahel’s enduring challenges requires regional, global cooperation – UN envoy
Special Envoy for the Sahel Guebre Sellassie briefs the Security Council for the first time since her appointment on 1 May 2014. UN Photo/Devra Berkowitz
On African Child Day, UN education envoy urges focus on kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls
Marking the Day of the African Child, United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education Gordon Brown today called for the world to remember the kidnapped
Shaka Zulu Amazing King of the Zulus in South Africa's History
Few kings of any culture have matched the rise and accomplishment of Shaka Zulu, the founder of the modern Zulu kingdom in South Africa For
Shaka Zulu Amazing King of the Zulus in South Africa’s History
Few kings of any culture have matched the rise and accomplishment of Shaka Zulu, the founder of the modern Zulu kingdom in South Africa For
CURBING INSURGENCY OF TERRORIST IN AFRICA
By ; ZAYYAN YABO I believe it may be strategically unwise and operationally unhelpful to the ongoing counter insurgency efforts for the fact that non
CURBING INSURGENCY OF TERRORIST IN AFRICA
By ; ZAYYAN YABO I believe it may be strategically unwise and operationally unhelpful to the ongoing counter insurgency efforts for the fact that non
High taxes ruin African airlines – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has attributed the failure of airlines in Africa to over taxation by states, which is also compounded by safety
Interview with Laurent Demey (Amethis Finance Managing Partner)
Amethis Finance, created by Luc Rigouzzo and Laurent Demey, an investment company dedicated to Africa, aims to support growing African countries over the long term,
Emerging markets: a business opportunity but a communications challenge
As Africa star continues to rise more multi-national companies have an eye on taking advantage of its plentiful opportunities, but they will need communication networks
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi crowned the new Emir of Kano
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has emerged as the new Emir of Kano after the throne became vacant on Friday following the monarch’s death. The Secretary to
Davido more respected than Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the convocation ceremony of Babcock University
HKN boss and Aye crooner, David Adeleke, known as Davido last Sunday arrouse high accolades and respect at the convocation ceremony of Babcock University,
Monsour Made Sexual Harassment A Criminal Law in Egypt
Egypt’s outgoing interim president issued a decree criminalizing sexual harassment to combat the widespread abuse of women in the country, a spokesman said Friday. President
Lupita Nyong'o named MTV Africa 2014 personality
Oscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o won the personality of the year award at the 2014 MTV African Music Awards (MAMA) held in South Africa’s southeastern
Lupita Nyong’o named MTV Africa 2014 personality
Oscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o won the personality of the year award at the 2014 MTV African Music Awards (MAMA) held in South Africa’s southeastern
Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero, The New Emir of Kano
Following the passage of Alhaji Ado Bayero, the Emir of Kano who reigned from 1963 till last