Ethiopia Trades One Popular Stimulant for Another
Why Ethiopian farmers are abandoning their traditional coffee crops in place of controversial yet more lucrative crops.
No Ibby For Africa This Year
Among the plethora of “foundations” to further development in Africa, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation stands head & shoulders above the rag-tag band of also rans. Its objective is arguably the most elusive: promoting that rarest of African qualities – exceptional governance. When the field is thus narrowed, the fact that an august awards committee chooses not to award a multimillion dollar prize this year is extraordinary.
Somali Pirates Chose The Wrong Target
Pirates at the coast of Somalia slipped up in their choice of target and attacked a supply ship belonging to the French navy. The La Somme was on its way to resupply French vessels cruising the coast of Somalia as part of the European Atalanta force on the prowl for pirates.
Nigeria’s Minister of Mining Asks Investors to Dig Deep in Virgin Territory
Nigeria’s Minister of Mining Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke gave a special briefing at the London Stock Exchange where she called on investors to invest in Nigeria’s mining sector.
Nigeria’s Minister for Mines Asks London Investors to Dig Deep
Nigeria’s Minister of Mines and Steel Development Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke gave a special briefing at the London Stock Exchange on Monday 28th September 2009 where she urged investors to invest in Nigeria’s virgin mining sector, which has been largely overshadowed by the booming oil sector.
Pregnant Mothers Facing Starvation
Expectant mothers in many hunger striken parts of kenya are facing starvation.
Lubna Ahmed Hussein
It’s not the first time it’s happened that sopmeone has ended up in jail because the judge didn’t like the look of them.
China in Africa – Something to Think About
The United States has done much work in Africa, not only our government but all NGOs and private foundations. However, there are many issues relating to human rights in many African countries and some governments are very regrettable that some leaders of more Machiavellian. The United States is the government is very attentive to tire of support in place of governments dedicated to questions of violations of human rights.
